By avoiding these missteps when tackling debt, you could save yourself a lot in terms of stress, time and money.

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High-end rewards credit cards can be appealing, but your everyday card may be a better option for your budget.

Dealing with debt is different for everyone, but Dave Ramsey's debt management plan is one approach to getting out from under the weight of it quickly.

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As of July 2025, a federal judge abolished proposed federal rules to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports. Medical debt over $500 will still appear on credit reports after one year in ...

Boosting your credit score is a key step toward enhancing your financial well-being. If your score is lower than you’d like, there are actions you can take to achieve — or improve — a higher credit ...

Ryan, a recent caller to The Dave Ramsey Show, explained that he’s in “a bit of a jam” and — while he tried to consolidate his loans — he didn’t qualify and now he doesn’t know how to get out of the ...

I had a friend once tell me, "Now that my credit score is over 800, I can get approved for anything I want!" I wish it worked that way. I have an 822 score myself, and I've still been denied for new ...

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