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One borrower raised their credit score by 100 points in a year by becoming an authorized user. Here’s how this credit hack works.

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Thinking of refinancing credit card debt? Learn the pros, cons, and when balance transfers or consolidation loans make sense.

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One borrower eliminated $75K in student loans with side hustles, budgeting, and discipline. Here’s how.

One borrower consolidated $20K of debt into a single loan, lowered their interest, and became debt-free in 2 years.

Learn the difference between Debt Avalanche and Debt Snowball methods — and which payoff strategy works best.

One borrower reduced their $12K credit card balance by 40% through negotiation. Here’s how they did it.

Learn the latest on student loan forgiveness in 2025, including PSLF, IDR, teacher programs, and updates.

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