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Rebecca Lake

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Rebecca Lake has over a decade of experience as a money expert, researching and writing hundreds of articles on retirement, investing, budgeting, banking, loans, saving money, and more. She has been published in over 20 online finance publications, including SoFi, Forbes, Chime, CreditCards.com, Investopedia, SmartAsset, Nerdwallet, Credit Sesame, LendingTree, and more.

Frozen Bank Account
How to Deal with a Frozen Bank Account

March 8, 2025

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

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Pros and cons of personal loans to pay off credit card debt
Pros and Cons of Using a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

March 8, 2025

What are the pros and cons of using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Quicker payoff time and lower interest rates are great benefits, But if you are...

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What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA
What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA?

March 8, 2025

Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.

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Bill Consolidation
What Is Bill Consolidation?

March 9, 2025

Learn how to consolidate bills with debt consolidation loans or debt management plans.

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Debt Relief Services
What Are Debt Relief Services?

March 10, 2025

You may seek debt-relief services when you need help with debt. Companies that provide such services work with your creditors on your behalf to reduce...

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Does paying off credit card help credit score
Does Paying Off Your Credit Cards Help Your Credit Score

March 8, 2025

Paying off credit cards can help your credit scores in the long run. However, there are some situations where credit cards can hurt your scores if you're not careful.

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Maxed out credit cards
Maxed Out Credit Cards: Why It's Bad and What to Do About It

March 5, 2025

Why is it bad to max out your credit card? Learn how to deal with maxed out credit cards and get debt under control.

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How to Cope and Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt When Unemployed
How to Cope and Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt When Unemployed

March 12, 2025

Unemployed with credit card debt? Here are ways to manage it: contact creditors, apply for aid, budget, avoid adding debt, and consider consolidation

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Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt
Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt?

March 10, 2025

Carrying credit card debt won't lead to jail time, even if you default. However, you could face other legal action if you fail to pay.

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