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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 was laid off. I’m 43 and my husband is 35. I have $8,000 in credit-card debt and our mortgage is $1,600 a month. What do we do?

Biden cancels student loan debt for thousands of borrowers

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?

Biden canceling student loan debt for 55K public service workers

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

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

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How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

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