Steve Bucci

I need to escape my hefty mortgage bill. Is foreclosure worth the hit to my credit?

The lien on your home came from your ex. Now that you're divorced, shouldn't it go away?

You thought that debt was settled long ago. Wrong. The collectors are back. What to do?

Paying the minimum amount could leave you in debt forever. Here's the way to pay it off feasibly.

It's scary to take on new debt before retirement. For the right home, it may be worth it.

Is it appropriate for a potential employer to check your criminal and credit history?

When deciding to pay down your student loan or pad an emergency fund, think about risk.

I settled my old credit card debt. Why is it still marked "past due" on my credit report?

There are limits to what creditors can take -- especially if you have the right paperwork.

Entangled in payday loan debt? Here's a way out -- and it doesn't involve bankruptcy.