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Debt Management
Making a plan for paying off debt starts by organizing your debt based on interest rate, terms, any tax benefits and other criteria. Debt management can help you figure out which debt to focus on first and how to lower what you pay in interest.
Student Loan Repayment 101: A Practical Guide to Managing What You Owe
Manage student loan repayment with a clear guide to federal repayment plans, borrowing limits, private loans, and long-term financial goals.
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When Betting Becomes a Money Problem: What to Do Before it Wrecks Your Financial Plan
Learn when sports betting threatens your financial plan and how spending limits, self-exclusion tools, and professional support can help.
Awkward Money Moments How New Couples Can Handle Financial Surprises
Learn how new couples can navigate awkward money moments through honest conversations, practical next steps, and CFP® professional guidance.
School’s Out — Now What? Smart Money Moves for Parents When the Bell Rings
Plan for summer expenses with budgeting tips for camps, childcare, activities, and savings while keeping family goals on track.
The College Students Guide to End-of-Year Financial Planning
Financial planning can help students review loans, aid, and summer income before the next school year costs create budget surprises.
Feeling Financially Overwhelmed in Your 20s? You’re Not Alone
Student loan repayment in your 20s feels heavy. Learn simple steps for managing debt, an emergency fund, and a sinking fund, and getting started with investing.
Cracking the Code on Student Loan Repayment
Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming. Learn federal repayment plans, IDR and PSLF basics, and when refinancing private loans may help.
Midlife Money Check: Is Your Retirement Plan on Track, Gen X?
Are you on track for retirement? This midlife money check helps Gen X measure savings, net worth, debt, and lifestyle so your retirement plan stays on track.
From Regret to Reset: The Financial Advice I’d Give My 20-Year-Old Self
Learn the financial fundamentals your 20-year-old self should know: avoid debt traps, build credit, start saving and investing early, and create habits that lead to long-term success.
Debt-Free and Stress-Free: Practical Tips for a Clear Financial Path
Good credit is an important aspect of life’s major decisions: it's required to obtain loans, keep low interest rates on credit cards and purchase a home or car.
New Year, New Goals: How Couples Can Create Financial Resolutions That Last
Nearly all Americans started the year with at least one financial goal, according to a survey by CFP Board.