It’s me time!

    Published On: October 28, 2018By 0.9 min read

    The freedom that comes with moving to college is often celebrated with poor spending habits and accruing debt. Worse than the “freshman 15” is the thought of ruining your credit [...]

    Agbots: Rise Of The Machines

    Published On: October 6, 2018By 8 min read

    The sun is shining, thunderheads are just starting to percolate up into a serene blue sky and the smell of freshly tilled soil fills the warm afternoon air. It’s [...]

    Love your money

    Published On: September 28, 2018By 0.6 min read

    According to author Crystal Oculee, one of the most important relationships in your life is the one you have with your money. When it comes to your bank account, you want [...]

    Dave says: The cumbersome nature of debt.

    Published On: September 28, 2018By 2.9 min read

    The numbers don’t lie Dear Dave, Why do you think all debt is bad? Aren’t some kinds of debt, like a mortgage or student loans, good? — Nathan Dear Nathan, [...]

    Love and money

    Published On: September 28, 2018By 3.6 min read

    6 ways to keep money from wrecking your relationship. Story: Pamela Yellen A few years ago, I asked readers to participate in a quiz on money and relationships. Among the [...]

    Dave Says

    Published On: August 28, 2018By 1.7 min read

    It’s not always best to go for the gold. Stop playing with gold and silver and pay off that debt! Dear Dave, I make about $240,000 annually, and I will [...]

  • How do you get information?

    Published On: August 28, 2018By 0.4 min read

    If you’re having financial difficulties, credit problems, or just want answers about personal finance, there is a place you can go to talk to experts: debt.com/news/ask-the-expert/. There is a place [...]

    Is your doctor an algorithm?

    Published On: August 28, 2018By 3.9 min read

    Dealing with end-of-life issues. Story: Dr. Marilyn M. Singleton Some pundits blamed algorithmic trading for the stock market’s recent wild ride. “Algo-trading” relies on computers programmed to follow defined instructions for placing [...]

    6 ways to reduce health-care expenses

    Published On: July 28, 2018By 2.6 min read

    The cost of health care in America is a major financial concern. Story: BE Conrad It is no secret that the cost of health care has risen sharply in recent [...]

    Keeping credit valuable

    Published On: July 28, 2018By 0.5 min read

    Credit cards can be useful or risky. Keep in mind the times when you never should use your credit card: • You want something and don’t have the means to [...]

  • Dave says

    Published On: June 28, 2018By 2.4 min read

    Selling your car and the right way to pay off debt. Getting rid of the car Dear Dave, How do you sell a vehicle with a lien amount that’s higher [...]

  • Calculate your money

    Published On: June 28, 2018By 0.4 min read

    Using calculators can provide a good estimate of what your debt will be for large purchases or even to pay off your debts in a timely manner, according to free-financial-advice.net. [...]

    A baby!

    Published On: May 28, 2018By 0.9 min read

      Congratulations, your budget will change! Think increase in essentials, monthly medical expenses for a while, and starting a college savings account—now—so the money grows with baby. If it’s your [...]

    Dave Says

    Published On: May 28, 2018By 3.3 min read

    Advice for old debts and pre planning funerals. Quit job for school? Dear Dave, My wife and I have $72,000 in debt from student loans and a car loan. We’re [...]

    Medical care in 2018:

    Published On: May 28, 2018By 3.6 min read

    Ditch the broken promises and find solutions. Story: Dr. Marilyn M. Singleton The U.S. “health care system” continues to be a costly behemoth. Health-care costs were the No. 1 financial [...]