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As we lurch into 2016, personal debt might be a bigger problem than it was in 2015. Here are some new statistics on credit card debt, and what may happen.

Dvorkin on Debt: Your Holiday Debt Hangover Has Arrived

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Holiday debt. It may not be just a hangover. It might be a disease. Here’s the cure. Read financial advice on skipping disaster by getting clear of debt.

Dvorkin On Debt: Blue Monday And Red Tuesday

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Maybe you’ve heard about Blue Monday, a “holiday” mainly about holiday debt. But you didn’t know about Red Tuesday — and here’s why.

Dvorkin On Debt: The Best Things In Life Aren’t Free…

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…but the most important ones are. Here’s how to get free debt help and start 2016 off right. If your new year’s resolution is to fix debt, we can help.

Sibling Rivalry Is Paying For Her College

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The latest Debt.com scholarship winner is a real cheapskate. So we’re giving her $500 to help her attend college debt-free.

Dvorkin On Debt: The Only Resolution That Matters

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Not all New Years resolutions are created equal. Without this resolution, none of your other 2016 goals would be possible.

Dvorkin On Debt: Many Happy Returns

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Christmas is Friday. Guess what happens starting Saturday? Gift returns en masse. Let Debt.com guide you through getting rid of gifts you didn’t want.

There’s Only One Good Thing About The Student Loan Crisis

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The crushing debt has a single silver lining — Americans are eager to learn about finances. Hopefully, it’ll be worth all the dark clouds.

Dvorkin On Debt: 3 Good-News Numbers

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Stats on America’s personal finances can be depressing, but here are some positive holiday spending numbers to raise your holiday spirits.

Dvorkin On Debt: Best and Worst States for Families

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The state you live in can determine the state of your finances. Check out the least and most expensive states to help you determine where to raise a family.

Dvorkin On Debt: 5 Fun Holiday Shopping Facts

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Shopping for the holidays? You’re being watched and studied. The results are amusing. Here are our favorite holiday shopping statistics for 2015.

Dvorkin On Debt: No Free Lunch

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