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How to consolidate and refinance your student loans

Student loan consolidation is the process of combining multiple separate loans into one new loan. Here's how to consolidate your loan and the potential benefits.

The rise of "buy now, pay later"

The number of people using "buy now, pay later" to pay for purchases is growing. Let’s look into how this financial option works.

How to pay off debt

In our recent survey, Americans said that having too much debt is one of the biggest barriers to their financial well-being. Here are some tips for paying off two common types of debt.

What is financial liability?

Find out what personal and business financial liability is, how to identify liabilities from expenses and assets and how to maintain a healthy financial status.

What is tax liability?

Tax liabilities can be a major expense for many households and individuals. Learn the basics of tax liabilities are and how you can help reduce them.

What to know about the current state of student loan debt

With so much happening in the world of student loan debt, it can be hard to keep up and even harder to understand. Here’s what to know about how it may impact your financial situation.

The U.S. may hit the debt ceiling this summer – what it means for Wall Street (and your investments)

Despite the United States reaching the debt ceiling in January 2023, partisan deadlock in the federal government has stopped Congress from increasing the limit. Here is how the debt ceiling works and what could happen if the limit isn't raised.

How the U.S. debt ceiling works

If you follow government news at all, you’ve probably heard talk of the debt ceiling. But what does it all really mean? Here's more on the U.S. debt ceiling, national debt, and what happens if Congress doesn’t raise the limit.