‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?

“We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”

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I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?

“I am not that familiar with investing, but currently educating myself about it.”
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My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?

“I have no mortgage.”
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‘I’m trying not to go bankrupt’: My husband of 24 years asked for a divorce. He wants my cell-phone records. Should I report him for tax fraud?

“I would like to keep the house because my grown children and grandchildren reside there.”
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My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.

Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.
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Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.
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Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?

You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.
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My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”
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What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.
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How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

Interest charges can cause your balance to balloon quickly, but these strategies can reduce those extra costs.
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‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?

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I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?

My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?

‘I’m trying not to go bankrupt’: My husband of 24 years asked for a divorce. He wants my cell-phone records. Should I report him for tax fraud?

My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.

Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

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