debt

You assumed your ex-wife would cover her share of your joint credit card debt after the divorce was finished, but if she refuses you still have to pay back the money. You must act quickly to protect your finances and credit.

You lent your son $15,000 for medical expenses, but when he recuperated from his health problem, he bought a new car and dismissed repayment by calling it “his inheritance.” Let's see what options you have to fix this situation.

You might not get much relief from paying your stdent loan off early if the lender has included a hefty prepayment penalty. Knowing what your options are is the first step toward dealing with it.

Co-signing a loan for a family member might seem like a helpful move, but if they stop paying, you’re on the hook. Collectors can legally pursue you, and your credit and finances could suffer. Here's what to know—and how to protect yourself—if that happens.

It's great to inherit a house, but if the deceased took out a reverse mortgage on the property, things can get complicated in a hurry.

You signed for the keys feeling unstoppable. Now, the monthly hit for your car feels like it’s swallowing everything else in your budget. It’s everything: The insurance, the gas, the “little extras” that keep stacking up. Let’s unpack how it got so heavy and map out a way to trade in the stress for something that actually fits your life.