Managing debt

How I paid off more than $40,000 in debt

Knowing exactly where your money goes can be powerful.

Tackling student loan debt

How to make payments and save for your future.

Should you pay down debt or invest?

A simple guideline to help you decide which to prioritize.

How is your credit score calculated?

Learn about those 3 digits—and why they matter.

Whenever you buy something, you have choices on how to pay for it. Two of those being a debit or credit card. But how are they different? Check out our video to learn how each card works and which may be best for you.

6 credit card fees to avoid

Avoid these fees and make the most of credit cards—for free.

What affects your credit score

A credit score is like a report card helping banks and credit card companies make decisions about lending you money.

8 ways to help improve your credit score

Improving your credit score can make it easier—and cheaper—to borrow.

Exploring credit

Getting introduced to the basics of credit can be helpful when building your financial future.

How to help your teen build good credit

5 tips that can help teens start out on the right financial foot.

Guide to emergency savings

Here's what you need to know about emergency savings.

How much to save for an emergency

Learn how big your emergency savings should be and where to consider keeping it.

Where to find cash, fast

Facing a sudden cash emergency? Consider tapping these sources first.

Good debt vs. bad debt

Not all debt is created equal. Watch this video to learn the difference between good and bad debt and how each can affect your financial future.

Credit cards in 30 seconds

Credit cards may seem magical—learn how to use them so your money doesn't disappear.

7 credit card tips

Make credit cards work for you by maximizing rewards while avoiding debt.

10 credit card security tips

Take steps to protect your data—whether you're shopping in a store or online.

Good vs bad debt: How to tell the difference

Debt can be your ally or your enemy.

How I paid off more than $40,000 in debt

Knowing exactly where your money goes can be powerful.

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How to balance debt, saving, and investing

Balancing paying off debt, saving, and investing for your future can be tricky. Following this step-by-step guide can help you decide which of your accounts and priorities should come first.

Debt snowball vs. avalanche methods

Both approaches can help you pay off your debt. Which is right for you?

Should you pay down debt or invest?

A simple guideline to help you decide which to prioritize.

5 steps to take control of your finances

If you're unsure about the future, it can make sense to save more and spend less.

Tackling student loan debt

How to make payments and save for your future.

How does the SAVE plan work?

Student loan payments could decrease for some.

What's an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan?

It could reduce student loan payments.

How to feel better about your student loans

Understanding your student loans is the first step—then decide how to attack them.

Strategies for student loan debt

How you take on--and pay off--student loans should be part of your financial plan.

7 ways to pay off student loans

Crushed by unprecedented debt, millennials are getting inventive to owe no more.

What to do if you can't pay your student loans

Learn your options if you can't make payments.

Can you deduct student loan interest?

You could save on your tax bill—if you qualify.

Tackle debt

Get a free credit counseling session.

Got student loans?

To see how debt affects you now and later, try our Student Debt Dashboard.

How I paid off more than $40,000 in debt

Tackling student loan debt

Should you pay down debt or invest?

What is a credit score?

How is your credit score calculated?

Credit vs. debit cards

6 credit card fees to avoid

What affects your credit score

8 ways to help improve your credit score

Exploring credit

How to help your teen build good credit

Guide to emergency savings

How much to save for an emergency

Where to find cash, fast

Good debt vs. bad debt

Credit cards in 30 seconds

7 credit card tips

10 credit card security tips

Good vs bad debt: How to tell the difference

How I paid off more than $40,000 in debt

How to balance debt, saving, and investing

Debt snowball vs. avalanche methods

Should you pay down debt or invest?

5 steps to take control of your finances

Tackling student loan debt

How does the SAVE plan work?

What's an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan?

How to feel better about your student loans

Strategies for student loan debt

7 ways to pay off student loans

What to do if you can't pay your student loans

Can you deduct student loan interest?

Tackle debt

Got student loans?