Debt
Got Credit Card Debt? Consolidate!
When to consolidate your credit card debt, and how do you do it right.
Struggling with Student Loan Debt?
Are you thinking about defaulting? That could be a disastrous move! So what should you do? Here are a few options.
Are (Quick) Loans a Solution to Money Trouble?
You’re out of cash and need to pay bills... Quick cash loans, a.k.a. high interest rate loans are (very likely) not your solution. As they may get…
Are You in Money Trouble? Get Ready for the Vultures!
A guarantee: If you have money troubles and it becomes known, you are a bigger target for scammers.
Feeling Financial Stress?
Short on cash, late payments, increasing debt? Check out these blinking red lights that indicate financial trouble.
Why Pay Rip-Off Rates for High Interest Loans?
Need money fast? Together with payday loans and check cashing services, high interest rate loans (at times with trip digit interest rates) are an op…
Pros and Cons of Paying Over Time
How often do you choose to pay for something over time? You have chosen to pay over time when you've used a loan or credit card to pay for something. …
Options for Reducing Debt
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data's Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit for the first quarte…
Is Paying Down Debt a 2017 Resolution? Tips for Success
Besides winter storms, January tends to bring post-holiday bills. For many people, that also brings New Year's resolutions to pay down the debt they h…
Avoiding "Loan" Schemes and Other "Services" Risky to Your Financial Well-being
There are many schemes and scams that aim to make a buck on people who may be feeling pressure financially and who are unwary. We have seen dozens of …
Three Keys to Managing Your Money-Do You Use Them?
What are your financial goals? Longer-term goals may include buying a home, saving for your children's college education, or planning and investing fo…
Working to Pay Down Debt? Avoid Debt Relief Scams and Bad "Services"
Millions of Americans owe thousands of dollars on credit cards, student loans, medical bills and other unsecured loans or bills. Many are struggling e…
Innovative Ways of Cutting Debt
Do you owe money on student loans, credit cards or a mortgage? This video can show you ways to free up money to help cut down on your debt.
The Ostrich Syndrome: How I Handled My Credit Card Debt
When it came to my out-of-control credit, I had a severe case of ostrich syndrome—I hid hoping my problems would go away. I had that sickening feeli…
Being Young; Being Bankrupt!
Are you ever in trouble with money? Ever have the feeling you can't get out of it? Well, you're not alone. Young people born between 1980 and 2000 (Mi…
There's No Place to Hide!
Reprinted from BankRate.com with permission.
Sure, you're behind on some bills, but nobody deserves to be treated like this...
Badgering phone calls…
Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Are you or your family living right up to your income? Or perhaps you are going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit card …
Make the Most of Your Financial Resolutions
What are your financial resolutions? Most people want to save more, spend less, and pay down debt, according to a recent survey from Fidelity. These a…
The D Word
You can easily get in trouble when you first get a credit card. But there is a way out - listen to Tessa.
Have Student Loan Debt? Six Tips to Pay It Off Faster
Debt from student loans for higher education is now the largest category of debt in the U.S. As of July 2022, borrowers owed a cumulative total debt o…
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