How to pay off card debt without tapping emergency fund
Hi Erica, I have always kept $1,000 in a savings account for good luck. I never — until now — have had debt. My credit card balance is always $0 because I'm a cash girl. Until now. My card now has...
View ArticleDebt settlement offer keeps debt collectors away
Hi Erica, If I was to work out something with the credit card company so that I pay less than I'm supposed to — $90 instead of $600 I owe now — will my credit be damaged further? This is the card...
View ArticleHow to stop ex from ringing up debt on shared card
Hi Erica, I've got to take my ex-girlfriend off the credit card we shared together. She has the card now, but I don't know where she is. Do I have to tell her? None of the debt is mine, and I've got...
View ArticleAuthorized users not liable for deceased’s card debt
Hi Erica, If a deceased parent made her children authorized users on a card and a balance is unpaid and goes to a collection agency, does the collection agency have the ability to contact the credit...
View ArticleThe newlyweds’ guide to happily-ever-after finances
Newlywed life is all about making happy marriage memories together, and learning what true partnership is all about. Beyond romance and shared experiences, however, a big part of a couple’s long-term...
View ArticleHow credit cards work in 3 easy lessons
Hi Erica, How can I tell when my credit is good enough for a credit card? I didn’t have a credit card or car loan before. What do I do to start? This is new to me and no one ever explained it before....
View ArticleHow to build credit as a new U.S. citizen
Hi Erica, I am a recent U.S. citizen, having moved here from Paris. I have a Social Security number and a U.S. bank account. I’ve had a credit card for one week. I would like to buy a house soon. Can...
View ArticleHow to use an inheritance to pay down card debt
Hi Erica, I received an inheritance of $10,000, but what should I do with it? I have six credit cards with card debt totaling almost $12,000. Most of that amount was not from me being irresponsible....
View ArticleHow to choose a student credit card
As you head to campus, how you’ll pay for all your textbooks, pizza, gas and more may have you shopping the student card lot. However, you’re bound to have questions galore: Why might you need a...
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