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Our NFCC experts are here to help with answers. Ask an Expert is a way for you to get your financial questions answered in a safe place. Our experts are here to cover all kinds of tough financial topics, including student loans, military-related finances, bankruptcy, housing issues, such as first time homebuying or pre-foreclosure, as well as credit, debt and budgeting.

Where to find guidance to deal with student loan debt relief?

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Barry Coleman / Friday March 25, 2022

Can debt collectors sell or transfer the rights to your accounts?

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Bruce McClary / Monday March 21, 2022

Should I pay my old debt before applying for a mortgage?

The NFCC often receives readers debt collection questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to sha...

Bruce McClary / Friday March 18, 2022

Suddenly get a large sum of cash? Advice for paying off debt

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Bruce McClary / Thursday March 10, 2022

Top Ten Ask an Expert Credit and Debt Questions

Over the last few years, we’ve received hundreds of credit and debt questions from our readers and they often have similar themes. What is the best way to pay...

Courtney Nagle / Thursday March 10, 2022

How will paying my deferred student loans affect my credit?

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Bruce McClary / Tuesday March 8, 2022

How to remove a paid charge-off from your credit report

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Bruce McClary / Thursday March 3, 2022

Should I pay the debt or save for a rainy day?

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Bruce McClary / Tuesday February 22, 2022

Should I continue paying federal student loans off or invest in retirement?

The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking themselves a...

Bruce McClary / Tuesday February 22, 2022

What Can I Do to Prepare for Repayment of My Student Loans and Become Financially Independent?

(2 min 8 sec read) The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us how they should handle their student loans in their money situation. We pick som...

Barry Coleman / Thursday December 23, 2021