Overdraft charges and NSF (non-sufficient funds) charges are a profit center for banks, and a quicksand-like pitfall for many consumers.

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Though there’s no magical time to take control of your finances, the fresh start of a shiny new year is as good a time as any.

If your budget isn’t stable, it’s important to think strategically about how an influx of cash can best serve you and your family.

Millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck; it’s even worse when you discover that you aren’t getting paid everything you’re owed.

A living trust can be an effective means of passing property to loved ones upon death - but is it safe after filing for bankruptcy?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often looked to as a means to get out of a financial burden, but it could also end up saving you money - here's how.

Despite the pandemic debt levels seemed to be heading downwards, though a recent report spells the potential end of this trend.

If you've never heard of debt parking, you're certainly not alone. Here's what you need to know to defend yourself from it.

Someone you cosigned for is now filing bankruptcy - now what? Here are the steps you should take to protect yourself, and what to expect.

Pending legislation could spell big changes for student loans and the bankruptcy process. Here are the bills to keep an eye on.