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Do you remember the first time you couldn’t pay off your credit card statement in its entirety? I remember my … Read More

My debt story begins in 2001. A newly minted college graduate, I was excited to start the next chapter of … Read More

If you took on student loans to pay for college but did not finish school, the debt doesn’t go away. … Read More

In 2013, Choncé Maddox hit her financial low-point. A single mom, Maddox was living in a low-income, one-bedroom apartment outside … Read More

Most Americans carry a large amount of debt. In fact, according to USA Today, the average American household owes over … Read More

After paying the last penny back to your creditor, you may feel a sense of relief. After all, owing money … Read More

The U.S. Congress abolished debtors’ prisons in 1833. What this meant was that an individual could no longer be imprisoned … Read More

Debts of all shapes and sizes are on the rise in the United States. A recent report found that while … Read More

Total student loan debt in the U.S. recently reached a record new high: $1.52 trillion. While thankfully no one has … Read More

If you’re struggling with debt, then you may have been told to pay off your “bad debts” first. Experts disagree, however, … Read More

Work-life balance is not a new concept; everyone feels the pull between home and work. In a never-ending quest for … Read More

Depending on how long you’ve been part of the Debt Free Community you may have come across debt free charts. … Read More