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You paid off the car last year. The mortgage has maybe a decade left, or maybe it’s done. You’ve had the same two or three credit cards since your 30s and you’ve never missed a payment on any of them. Credit scores stopped feeling like something to worry about a long time ago, and for […] The post This is the credit score of the average 50-year-old American. How do you compare? appeared first on […]
You finally committed to paying off your credit cards. You made a plan, you’re sending extra money every month, and then a small decision quietly undoes weeks of progress. That’s how most credit card mistakes work. They rarely feel like mistakes in the moment. Credit card debt behaves differently from other debt because the account stays open and usable while you’re paying it down. That single fact creates most of the traps below. Knowing where […]
You set up a payment plan on the day your grace period ended, and you have not looked at it since. Meanwhile, your servicer changed twice, your interest rate was never questioned, and somewhere along the way, you started treating your student loan like a bill instead of a debt you could actually pay down faster. Small missteps in student loan repayment rarely feel dramatic in the moment. They just quietly add years and thousands […]
Getting rid of six-figure debt is no easy feat but Takiia Anderson is proof that it can be done. After graduating from law school, Takiia had accrued more than $150,000 of debt. As the single mother of a 2-year-old little girl making only $34,000 a year, she knew that something had to change. Takiia went on to save over $500,000 and pay for her daughter’s college education at the prestigious Spelman College. She shares all […]
🎙️ Episode #495 – Most investors think putting 40% down is too conservative. But in today’s market, it might be the smartest way to build wealth… The post Should You Put 40% Down on a Rental Property? appeared first on Coach Carson.
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The mic is yours. Your story could inspire someone else’s financial journey. Hey BAD community! One of my favorite parts of writing here is the community aspect of learning from all of you. Every time I write about debt, saving, or investing, the comments remind me that there’s no single path to financial success and personal finance is inherently…well, personal. We all have different goals and different paths to get there. That’s why I’d love to start a new interview series featuring readers who have paid off significant debt. While I’ve shared my own journey from six figures of debt to financial independence over the past decade, I know this community has so many other stories worth sharing, too. I’d love to hear about your experience. What kind of debt did you have? What strategies worked? What mistakes did you make? What sacrifices were the hardest? And what did life look like on the other side? Whether you paid off $20,000 or $200,000, over two years or twenty, I think readers can learn something from every success story. If you are interested in being featured, leave a comment below with the best email address to reach out (or let me know if you’d rather share it privately), and I’ll be in touch with more details. I can’t wait to hear your stories! -Ashley Image source: Pexels.com The post Spotlight Feature: Debt Payoff Champions appeared first on Blogging Away Debt.
Eric Pemper Compiled & edited by Eric Pemper, Founder of CuraDebt · Featuring expert commentary from 4 professionals BBB A+ Rated · BBB Accredited · In Business Since 2001 · 1,600+ Five-Star Client Reviews Last updated: June 30, 2026 4 Situations When a Debt Consolidation Loan Truly Solves the Problem (vs. Just Rearranging It) and […] The post 4 Situations a Debt Consolidation Loan Truly Solves appeared first on CuraDebt.
🎙️ Episode #494 – Sometimes the smartest real estate move is to sell, even at a loss. Learn the simple framework that can help you… The post Why Selling Your Rental At A Loss Beats Holding It appeared first on Coach Carson.
Eric Pemper Founder, CuraDebt · Est. 2001 BBB A+ Rated · BBB Accredited · ACDR Member · 1,600+ Five-Star Client Reviews Last updated: June 15, 2026 Peoples Bank Settlement Letter (Real Bank Loan Sample) This is a real, redacted Peoples Bank settlement letter, showing a bank loan balance of $13,554.64 resolved for a payment of […] The post Peoples Bank Settlement Letter (Real Bank Loan Sample) appeared first on CuraDebt.
A major home repair rarely picks a convenient moment. It tends to arrive when the budget is already stretched thin and the calendar is already full. For parents, the pressure feels even sharper. There are mouths to feed, activities to fund, and a household that still has to run while the work gets done. TheKeep Reading Smart Money Moves for Parents Facing a Major Home Repair was originally published on WhatMommyDoes.com
How I Am Clearing $59,973.72 of Debt and Overhauling My Finances The Thrifty Issue is under new management! I’m Stephamie, and I will be sharing my debt journey, frugality tips, side hustles, all of it. In the past few years, I had some health and mental health issues, was unemployed for a period of time […] The post New Management + Financial Journeys Clearing Debt, Creating Side Hustles and Financial Freedom appeared first on The […]
June 24, 2026 · BBB A+ Rated · In business since 2001 10 Things to Verify Before Applying for a Debt Consolidation Loan and Red Flags to Watch For Compiled & edited by Eric Pemper, Founder of CuraDebt · Featuring expert commentary from 9 finance, lending, and mortgage professionals (full credentials below) Find Out If […] The post 10 Things to Verify Before Applying for a Debt Consolidation Loan and Red Flags to Watch For […]