18 Aug What accounts are protected from creditors during bankruptcy?
Don't take money out of retirement accounts if you're planning to file. ...
30 Jun Here’s my plan to retire and pay off debt. Will it work?
There are many moving parts when you create a retirement plan. ...
23 Jun What happens to a car loan when an owner dies?
There are several choices, but the debt must be paid. ...
03 Jun I co-signed a student loan that’s in collections. Should I pay it off?
There could be tax consequences if part of a debt is forgiven....
20 Apr Do my children have to pay my debts when I die?
Your estate may have to pay debts before your beneficiaries see any money. ...
13 Apr Are you responsible for a dead spouse’s debt?
If your name is not on the account, you're not responsible - but the estate may be. ...
07 Apr Am I responsible for my mom’s debts after she dies?
You can't distribute inheritances unless the deceased's debts are paid first. ...
12 Mar Getting out from under student loans
A plan to eliminate student loan debt once and for all....
19 Feb How to pay off overdue medical bills
The worst thing to do is to ignore unpaid medical bills....
31 Jan Should I use my tax refund to pay debt or invest?
How to decide what to do with a cash windfall....