Personal Finance Articles
401(k) Hardship Withdrawal Rules | Many 401(k) plans allow you to make a hardship withdrawal, if you meet the strict definition of a hardship. You have to ...
Read moreScary good ways to save on Halloween
Infographic of scary good ways to save on Halloween. Learn quick, easy tips to save on Halloween expenses.
Read moreInfographic: 2014 Labor Day cost
How much did it cost the average family to take a Labor Day vacation in 2014? $700. Review this infographic and see how your expenses compare to others and...
Read moreInfographic: The Hidden Costs of Getting Married
An infographic showing the hidden costs in getting married
Read moreInfographic: Valentine's Day by the Numbers
An infographic showing Valentine's Day Gift-giving and Spending trends by the numbers!
Read moreInfographic: Online Holiday Shopping by the Numbers
An interactive infographic showing online holiday shopping trends and how consumers make their shopping decisions
Read moreCredit score video, from Bills.com Co-Founder Bradford Stroh, to help you learn how credit score and credit history impact you financially.
Read more401(k) Hardship Withdrawal | Brad Stroh, Bills.com co-CEO, explains 401(k) hardship withdrawals, as well as other options available to consumers looking for deb
Read moreBrad Stroh, CEO of Bills.com, gives 3 money saving-tips that could improve your financial future.
Read moreBrad Stroh, CEO of Bills.com, gives advice on ways consumers can save money and improve their financial situation.
Read moreCNN TV segment on how to tackle credit card balances and get debt relief fast.
Read moreAn account can appear more than once on your credit report. How to tell which collection agent to pay for your credit report account...
Read moreDave Ramsey is a personal finance radio personality and book author. Most of his ideas mix common sense and insight. Four of his ideas are too black-and-white..
Read moreSome robocalls you receive are perfectly legal. Many are not. Learn 4 ways to stop robocallers.
Read moreIRS Debt Relief and Tax Debt Help
Do you have questions about IRS Debt or how to get tax relief? Bills.com has your answers.
Read moreBuild Credit | If you do not have a credit score because you have not established credit yet, the good news is that you probably are not haunted by an array...
Read morePersonal Finance Tips | Because many Americans receive no financial education, they end up with big financial problems. This advice will help you save and...
Read moreUnderstanding Your Credit Score
Understanding your credit score | Understanding your credit score and how it works is easy when you use the resources available at bills.com
Read moreProtect yourself from interest rate reduction scams. Robo-callers still pester people to trick people into giving them sensitive information, then take...
Read moreAlmost everyone has been solicited for financial scams. Learn the 11 common scams, and 12 warning signs of financial scams. If you are a scam victim...
Read moreWhat to Pay to Improve Your Credit
What will help your credit score more, paying off collection accounts or paying down the balances on your current accounts? Your score benefits most from...
Read moreLexington Law complaints fit in four categories: Fee disclosure, cancellation policies, quality of service, and slow action on removing inaccurate credit...
Read moreDebt Consolidation & Credit Score
Debt consolidation strategies have different affects on your credit score. Learn the impacts credit counseling, debt settlement, and bankruptcy have on your sco
Read moreCollection Accounts & Credit Score
Paying off collection accounts & credit score | Paying off collection accounts can help your credit score. Get more credit help tips at Bills.com
Read moreBig banks charge big fees for overdrafts, which are loans in disguise. Learn 7 alternatives to overdraft protection, including starting an emergency funds...
Read moreFICO is the most popular credit scoring model, but VantageScore is a new model claiming to be more accurate for young people and other consumers with thin...
Read moreCalifornia and other states have the right to levy your financial accounts, place a lien on your property, and offset any tax refund it may owe you for other ta
Read morePublic information is one of seven sections in a credit report. Learn how to get free copies of your credit reports, and dispute errors you may find there...
Read moreHere are the steps you can take if a credit bureau does not remove false or inaccurate information from your credit report. Be sure to stop...
Read moreWhether you have a bad credit score or no credit history at all, the answer to both situations is the same: Start by creating a positive credit history...
Read moreEach time a collection agent buys your debt, it adds to the collection account's credit history. Get copies of all three of your credit reports to see...
Read moreHow the Debt Ceiling Affects You
How the Debt Ceiling Affects You | The debt ceiling is another self-made crisis. Bills.com focuses on how the debt ceiling affects you, the everyday consumer.
Read moreControl Your Holiday Spending and Deal with Holiday Debt
Holiday Spending and Holiday Debt | Gifts, vacations, family gatherings are all reasons for a joyous holiday. Keep your budget and deal with your debt to best..
Read moreHow much of your disposable income can be garnished depends on your circumstances. 25% is the general rule, but up to 60% can be garnished...
Read moreThe Fiscal Cliff 2012 | Your taxes will rise and huge cuts in government spending will happen, if Republicans and Democrats don't compromise. You need...
Read moreA credit report can be overwhelming at first. Learn how to read a credit report, and how to spot evidence of identity theft.
Read moreRapid rescore is not effective where the creditor reports accurate information to the the credit reporting agencies. However...
Read moreDifferences Between the Three Credit Bureaus
Differences Between the Three Credit Bureaus | Understand why your credit report can differ from bureau to bureau. You credit score can vary, too, due to...
Read moreNelnet Derogatory on Credit Report
Derogatory Entry on Credit Report by Nelnet | If NelNet reported accurate derogatory information to the credit reporting agencies, then you can...
Read moreTerminate Cell Phone Contract | If you terminate your cell phone contract early and pay the early termination fee, it should not harm your credit. But...
Read moreLearn about unfiled tax returns and possible penalties involved. Also discover how to resolve such issues.
Read moreTax Forgiveness: IRS Fresh Start | The IRS Fresh Start program makes it easier to qualify for IRS tax forgiveness and penalty reduction. Make sure you...
Read moreUsing a 401k Withdrawal to Invest in Real Estate
401k Withdrawal to Invest in Real Estate | A traditional 401k does not allow for a real estate investment, unlike some IRA Roth Accounts. Weigh carefully your..
Read moreCredit Letter of Deletion | Use a credit letter of deletion to remove inaccurate information from your credit reports. Make sure that you start by...
Read moreA table containing most credit report codes used by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Grab your credit report and...
Read moreEstablish Credit | It takes time to establish credit. Build a strong financial plan (budget, save money). Be careful before co-signing or adding an....
Read moreDebt Management | Help for Colleget Students
Debt Management for students | Learn easy debt management techniques now so you're not overwhelmed with debt later. Manage your budget, spending and...
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