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Debt wiped for Corinthian students as bigger decisions loom
President Joe Biden hasn't made a decision yet on how he'll handle the student loan debt issue, but his administration is trying to bring closure to one of the most notorious cases of fraud in American higher education
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The student debt gender gap: Women burdened more by debt call for systemic changes
The burden of student debt falls on women, which leaves lasting consequences, experts say
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Anonymous donor pays tab for East Texas college graduates
Officials at Wiley College in East Texas say students graduating from the historically Black college were told at their commencement ceremony that an anonymous donor had paid their balances
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Tackling credit card debt amid rising rates
Americans are making more money on average, 5.6%, more compared to this time last year, but inflation is rising faster at 8.5%, the highest in 40 years.
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US secretary of education talks about forgiving student loans
ABC News' speaks with Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona about the latest extension deferring student loan payments, and whether President Joe Biden should forgive student loan debt.
3 months ago
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Mom pays off $137,000 in debt
Brandyn Rodriguez of Cibolo, Texas, shares how she tackled her debt in less than five years.
3 months ago
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Mom reveals how she paid off $137,000 debt
Texas mom Brandyn Rodriguez shares how she paid off $137,000 in debt with her husband DJ over the course of 59 months.
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6 months ago
Fit Finance: How to build an emergency fund, how much to save for it and how to avoid spending it
How to build an emergency fund, how much to save for it and how to avoid spending it.
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How this couple used side hustles to pay off $144K debt
Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog paid down their debt in two years.
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Fit Finance: Influencers share 9 tips for paying down debt in 2022
How to crunch numbers, frame your mindset and even save money while tackling your goals in 2022 and beyond.
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Debt collectors can now contact you on social media
New financial rules allow debt collectors to send direct messages to users across social media platforms.
7 months ago
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Millennial Money: Sustain generosity beyond the holidays
If your finances are in better shape this giving season, you can be more strategic with your dollars
7 months ago
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Failure to raise the debt ceiling would be a ‘catastrophe’: Yellen
George Stephanopoulos interviews Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on “This Week.”
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How young couple paid off $123K in debt
Financial expert Lynn Richardson shares how you can get out of the red and save at the same time.
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9 months ago
Mom’s grocery budgeting hacks help cut down $93K in debt
Best ways to save on food and household staples.
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Couple pays off $123K in debt, here's how you can too while saving for the holidays
Anjie and RJ Muhammad paid off their student loan debt within a year with budgeting, taking on side hustles and watching what they spent.
9 months ago
9 months ago
How this family paid off over $200K debt in 18 months
Karen Akpan and her family made major changes after she was laid off from her job.
9 months ago
10 months ago
How one couple paid off $200K in debt
A couple sold their home to pay off debts and traveled the country living in an RV, starting a travel blog to make ends meet.
10 months ago
1 year ago
US to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities
The Biden administration says it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes
1 year ago
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Millennial Money: How to handle mixed-income friendships
You and your friends likely have different amounts of money to spend on dinners, movies and other social activities
1 year ago
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Florida A&M University pays $16M in student debt
The school's president made the announcement during a commencement ceremony for the class of 2020, following in the footsteps of other historically Black colleges and universities
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What to know when getting a micro loan
Micro loans have helped many owners across the country expand their small businesses.
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Teacher who adopted her former student and his brother eliminates over $48,000 in debt
Chelsea Haley of Marietta, Georgia, has eliminated a total of $48,683.41 in debt -- the amount she owed in credit cards and student loans with interest.
1 year ago
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Couple who took out $100,000 loan to start family shares how they planned to go into debt safely
Couple who took out $100,000 loan to start family shares how they planned to go into debt safely
1 year ago
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How to get into debt safely
A couple that took out a big loan to start a family shares their strategy for how they did it.
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How travel journalist paid off $30,000 in student debt
Dominique Jackson said she paid off her student loan debt in December by following advice from financial gurus Dave Ramsey and Tiffany the Budgetnista.
1 year ago
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Millennial Money: Managing finances on top of COVID burnout
Money is a huge source of stress for many people — and more stress is the last thing anyone needs during a global pandemic
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1 year ago
Debt Diaries: How this travel journalist paid off $30K in student loan debt
Dominique Jackson, a journalist from Columbus, OH, paid off $30K of debt with a delayed gratification mindset.
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Fit Finance: How to create a 1-year spending plan and rethink your budget
Tasha and Joseph Cochran of One Big Happy Life will guide you through the process.
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To raise financially savvy kids, give money lessons a reboot
Balancing checkbooks and paying in cash are out, credit cards and digital wallets are in
2 years ago
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2 moms who paid off more than $300,000 in debt share tips for not going into debt at Christmas
Lauren Mochizuki and Chonce Rhea each changed the way they approach Christmas.
2 years ago
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This ‘budgetnista’ makes it her mission to help others tackle their finances
After paying off $300,000 in debt, Tiffany Aliche is helping others learn to budget so they can pay off their own debts.
2 years ago
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Father of 2 pays off $20K in debt with the help of ‘Bad With Money’ podcast
Jesse Manzo said his problems with money began when he was very young, and despite working two jobs and a side hustle, struggled to get ahead.
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34-year-old pays off $300,000 in debt in 3 years with 5-step program
Bernadette Joy, creator of the CRUSH Method, is helping people let go of the shame and anxiety associated with debt.
2 years ago
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Millennial Money: Create financial stability in shaky times
Has the whirlwind of 2020 left you with whiplash
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Woman creates method to pay off $30K in credit card debt
Jordanne Wells created the Debt S-L-A-Y-E-R Method and used it to pay of thousands of credit card debt in one year.
2 years ago
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How she paid $180K in student debt with monthly interest almost as much as her rent
Cari Swanger paid off her student loan debt in 33 months thanks in part to refinancing to lower her interest rate.
2 years ago
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How newlyweds paid off over $76K in debt in less than 1 year
Georgia couple Barclay Bishop Lyles and George Lyles paid off over $76,000 in debt with financial expert advice and support from friends.
2 years ago
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How these newlyweds paid off $75,000 in debt in 10 months
Barclay Bishop Lyles and George Lyles share the secrets to their success, including cutting up their credit cards and paying off smaller debts first.
2 years ago
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Millennial Money: 6 Great Recession lessons that still apply
The Great Recession inspired many money lessons that are relevant for the current coronavirus-related economic downturn
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Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban give viewers financial advice
The “Shark Tank” stars also talk about their recent Emmy nominations before sharing tips on side hustles and buying a home.
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One woman weathers a career change and upside-down car loan to pay off $133,000 in debt
Amanda Williams of Debt Free in Sunny CA , along with her husband Josh, paid off more than $133,000 by making some big decisions.
2 years ago
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How one woman paid off $133K in 4 years
Amanda Williams, who writes the blog “Debt Free in Sunny CA,” and her husband, Josh, are now redirecting money to their new bundle of joy.
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How to take a high-interest loan and skip the debt cycle
High-interest payday and online lenders have long been among the few options for Americans with bad credit and lower incomes
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Millennial Money: Smart moves when cash is tighter than time
Many people have more time than money this summer, which offers a great opportunity to make some money moves that are free
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‘Shadow’ lenders can leave college students in the dark
Some lenders advertise their products as a way to pay for college, but these aren’t technically student loans
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Millennial Money: Is it OK to never have a credit card?
When used responsibly, credit cards are a way to build credit history, but they’re not for everyone
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Couple pays off debt after dream of building vacation home uncovers financial nightmare
Husbands David Auten and John Schneider, the hosts of the “Queer Money” podcast and creators of the Debt Free Guys blog, share how they paid off $51,000 in debt.
2 years ago
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Did you save money during the pandemic? Here is how to keep it that way
Financial expert says consider this a permanent lifestyle change
2 years ago
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The debt lasso method: A strategy and step-by-step plan to rein in your debt
Some key differences separate The Debt Lasso Method from other processes, such as the snowball method and avalanche method.
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