Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. The average household credit card debt in America is $9,654, and the states with the... Read More

If you’ve spent any time on Credit.com, you might’ve heard about ExtraCredit by now. Maybe you’ve read a few of our articles about ExtraCredit. Or maybe you’ve seen an article about ExtraCredit written up on another site (more on that later). Either way, we’re hoping that we’ve piqued your interest just a little bit. Let’s say that you’re... Read More

DISCLAIMER. The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to be, legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only.  Losing a loved one is hard on so many levels. Funeral arrangements and estate matters have to be dealt with in the midst of grief—and questions abound.... Read More

Debt is a double-edged sword. You’re scared of going into it but you’re also scared of what you might miss out on if you don’t. Is having the life you want and avoiding debt even possible? What level of debt can be manageable and even healthy? We’ve got some answers for you. Read on for... Read More

The American Rescue Plan Act is a federal law that was passed to help provide a third round of relief to Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. Like the two acts before it, the ARP Act included stimulus payments to many individuals and families. But those who are struggling with debt might wonder: Can my stimulus... Read More

This article originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks and has been republished with permission.  Dealing with debt can feel like a hopeless situation. You try your best to make your payments, but interest charges eat up all your progress. The next month, you’re back to square one. Sound familiar? Don’t worry: You don’t have to... Read More