If parents die and leave behind debt, are the children responsible?

Can creditors freeze or take money out of a joint checking account?

I owe money on a few credit cards and a few days ago I opened a checking account. My question is can they take money out of my account?

What are debt consolidation non-profit agencies and do they hurt your credit report?

Is it better to pay off my student loan quickly ($8,500 with an interest rate of 4.625%) or start a savings account?

I have made some big money mistakes. I have taken cash advances out from two different companies in the last year and am now buried under payments because I have to keep taking the money out to make ends meet. Should I apply for a personal loan to pay them off? Or slowly catch up?

Is it legal and a good idea to take out student loans and deposit the money into a savings account and not spend the money; then keep the interest earned and pay back the loan in full upon graduation?

I would like to transfer my auto loan to a credit card that advertises a 3.5% APR for transfers. Is this a smart thing to do?

I want to transfer my 7.9% student loan debt to a credit card with 1.9% interest for life. Is this wise?

What is a consumer credit counseling service and how does it work?

What are credit repair companies and how do they work?

I’m getting married and have lots of debt, including back taxes. All the debt is in my name. We plan to keep our finances separate—no joint checking or savings accounts. Will my husband be responsible for my debt? Can the creditors go after him?