How Couples Can Talk About Credit Card Debt Before It Becomes a Relationship Crisis

August 15, 2026
By Marguerita Cheng, CFP®, RICP® Chief Executive Officer, Blue Ocean Global Wealth Published August 15, 2026 · Last updated August 17, 2026 How Couples Can Talk About Credit Card Debt Before It Becomes a Relationship Crisis The short answer: Talking about credit card debt works best when couples choose a calm time, disclose every balance…

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Financial Leverage vs. Debt: How to Make Money Work for You, Not Against You

August 5, 2026
By Deborah W. Ellis, CFP®, MBA, CRPC® Deborah W. Ellis is the founder of Ellis Wealth Planning, a fee-only fiduciary financial planning firm. An investor, author, and speaker, she helps individuals and families better understand their finances, navigate important life transitions, and make informed decisions about wealth, retirement, and legacy. Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn…

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Cash Crisis Management for Founders and Small Business Owners: What Actually Works When the Runway Is Already Short

July 29, 2026
Yousuf Rizvi, CPA · Principal and Fractional CFO, Ridgeway Financial ServicesGuest Contributor · CuraDebt · Updated July 29, 2026Cash Crisis Management for Founders and Small Business Owners: What Actually Works When the Runway Is Already ShortFrom CuraDebt · Key TakeawayQuick answer from Yousuf Rizvi, CPA: When a small business cash runway is short, the immediate…

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Debt Consolidation Can Change The Payment, But Will It Change The Pattern?

July 24, 2026
By Michael Rodriguez, CFP® Founder And Lead Planner, Equanimity Wealth Guest Contribution · Edited By Eric Pemper, CuraDebt · The Views Expressed Are The Author's Own Last Updated: July 24, 2026 Debt Consolidation Can Change The Payment, But Will It Change The Pattern? A CFP® explains why lowering the rate or monthly payment is only…

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Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13? What Actually Goes Into The Decision

July 24, 2026
Michael A. Ziegler, Esq.Managing Partner, Ziegler Diamond Law · Florida Bar No. 74864Guest contribution · Published by CuraDebt · The views expressed are the author's ownLast updated: July 19, 2026Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13? What Actually Goes Into The DecisionFrom CuraDebt · Publisher SummaryA Florida bankruptcy attorney explains how income, exemptions, non-exempt property, and pre-filing…

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