Peter Is Trying to Find Shelter In These Uncertain Economic Times

Peter wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question ... credit card debt each month, still saving up to the company match on dividend-yielding, 3.5% return ... , leaving no way to take on new debt in an emergency to cover ourselves. In other words, the credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 16:41:32

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Where Can I Find Debt Consolidation Information - And How Can I Get Started?

Millions of people find themselves in debt every year ... consolidate debt” and so forth. Depending on the state of your credit rating or credit score ... with you and your creditors to find solutions. Often a credit card company will agree to reduce the amount [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 00:24:32

PIN Debit and PCI Compliance

Howard Riell, in an article written for Convenience Store Decisions, writes about PCI compliance ... , entitled: "The High Stakes Of Compliance:" It was in September 2006 that the credit card companies formed the PCI Security Standards Council in the hopes of battling fraud. Today, all merchants [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 18:29:00

Franklin Debt Relief Dot Com

Due to the economy crisis recently, a lot of people were “burnt” in the stock market ... , such details about credit card consolidation companies, debt help, debt settlement faq and many ... more about how to settle your debt loans.  There are many debt settlement services [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 12:41:27

Funny but True: SNL- Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford

With all of the serious economic problems happening these days, I figured a little humor was in order ... t get these numbers to add up. Husband: Like we’re never going to get out of this hole. Wife: Credit card debt ... ve tried debt consolidation companies. Husband: We’ve even taken out loans to help make payments [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 04:01:10

Debt Elimination

Debt Elimination Almost all employees I know have at least one or two credit cards which they use for buying clothes, groceries and many other things. It’s been a practice to use credit card payments ... rates. If everything fails then seek help from debt consolidation company who will advice you on so many [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 13:19:08

CompuCredit must "Comp You Cash"

$114 million refund in pipeline for subprime credit card users - Action Line - MiamiHerald ... Capital Systems, a debt collection company wholly owned by CompuCredit, engaged in deceptive conduct in marketing credit cards as part of its debt collection activities and engaged in abusive practices [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:15:00

5 Options to Get Out of Debt

I am the kind of person who is not afraid to take risks and even use credit cards when necessary just to push through with an idea or project I have ... for missing payment whether it is for credit card, direct selling, and anything that has a due date ... the U.S., there are debt consolidation companies can be tapped to help out in managing your payments [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 11:21:00

Debt Settlement Booming

Debt settlement has been one of the hottest topics on this blog, judging by reader response. Now a New York Times article confirms that credit card companies are settling debts for less than the full balance. The article does not refer to the debt settlement industry, except in a brief [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:56:30

debt consolidation

we all are aware that the financial situation these days are not looking good, with companies cutting down employees and recession going on, ... that will help you compare the various debt management and credit counseling programs. and they even ... questions about credit related problems, credit card consolidation, and much more. but still [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:15:44

Protect Insurance Companies PSA

Will Ferrell, Jon Hamm and a few other Hollywood celebrities got together and put together this PSA explaining why it’s important for Americans to protect the big insurance companies.   These Guys Are Some Rich Dicks New Credit Card Laws Dow Joes - He'll Put You In Debt Online Q&A With Will Ferrell Will Ferrell Fights With A Bat Padded Light Posts - Protecting Bodies Not Smart Enough To Protect Themselves [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 16:00:09

Avoid Payday Loan

If you spend more than you earn on a regular basis, it is a bad practice ... to borrow a loan, so you can save 15-30 USD by not paying the loan interest! • Use your credit card ... companies often make use of your needs and leads you into the debt trap. The most obvious drawback [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 12:36:55

On the Cusp?

We are the cusp of something very important. The media is starting to write more positive economic stories and less doom and gloom ... " "Credit Card Companies are willing to work with those in debt" and "Investment Opportunities are Many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 21:22:11

Can debt negotiation organizations be of assistance?

The most rapid and least expensive program to get out of debt besides chapter 7 bankruptcy is to negotiate your credit card debt. There are a plethora of ethical debt settlement companies doing a good job that could aide you in negotiating your accounts down to the lowest amount possible. What they do is reach your collectors and honestly go to battle, looking to have the account look as if paid in full for a sum drastically lower than what was owed before. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 19:14:59

Old Debt Settlements Can Come Back to Haunt with Large Tax Bite

Q. I settled a debt in 2007 for less than owed, paying $15,000 on a $22,000 debt ... you for being so singled out)! Most of the time if you settle your debt with credit card companies ... as a result of cancellation of debt. The amount of forgiven debt will count as income. According to the IRS [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:54:03

Debt Consolidation Scams - How to Protect Yourself

Donna, a single mother, owed several companies including her bank a total of $12,890 in credit card debt ... fraction), that’s a red flag for you. Beware of companies that promise to wipe out your debt today or erase ... to do something about it. Determined to become debt free “whatever it takes”, Donna contacted a debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:55:02

Things I Learned When I Refinanced My Home

Some days I feel like a home refinancing expert. I’ve refinanced my home twice in the last three years to take advantage of attractive interest ... , I called my local banks, credit unions, and savings and loan companies. I also checked interest rates ... to the interest rates on many credit cards. In addition to looking for a lower interest rate, people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:31:07

US Mortgage Crisis: Fannie and Freddie. Give Away the Farm

Dandelion Salad by Dr. Ellen Hodgson Brown Global Research, August 7, 2008 webofdebt ... access to credit. If foreign companies and governments abandon United States investments, home, auto and credit card loans will be much more difficult [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 18:07:41

A Consolidation Loan Is Not For Everyone - Is It For You?

by Jeffery Williams If you are among the many individual struggling with debt there are a lot of companies who provide consolidation services ... is better then credit card debt negotiation however each situation is different. ... , debt consolidation can also provide a lower interest rate plus the length of the loan may [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 17:16:24

End of The Year Market Report for Charlottesville Region

Copyright RealCentralVA.com, LLC. If you are not reading this at RealCentralVA.com the site you see is likely stealing content ... ‘em … wait! yes he does , Auto Bailouts, Investment Banking Bailouts, Credit Card companies [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:00:36

Taking the Mystery Out of Credit Card “Minimum Payment” Requirements

If you are one of the savvy consumers who pays off their credit card balances in full each month, ... will increase as the economy continues to suffer from layoffs, financial losses, company consolidations ... result being that those who only make minimum payments will simply see their debt continue to grow [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:04:51

New US Credit Card Legislation Has Allowed Credit Card Companies Too Much Time!

Amazon.de Widgets President Obama’s credit card legislation, although welcomed during these times of harsh economic woe, unfortunately will probably fall just short of what every American has been screaming out for, a strong leash on the credit card industry. Legislation to regulate the credit card companies from imposing financially sapping interest hikes and reducing credit lines without warning, will shortly be announced, and not a moment too soon as a battle weary American public continually [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 12:31:20

the statue of limitations for a il resident

I am a resident in il, and received a call at work from a guy representing a company called rancho credit management in california ... . this sounded fishy and so i’m doing research. the credit card debt he refers to is indeed a debt i failed to pay which i don’t dispute and am fine with paying but he threatened wage garnishment etc [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 15:49:05

Stocks dive as US Treasury plans to prop consumer lending

Stocks dive as US Treasury plans to prop consumer lending Submitted by Sahil Nagpal on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 23:06 ... rescue fund to credit card and loan companies reflected growing concern over drops in consumer spending, auto buying and student borrowing. "This market, which is vital for lending and growth [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 23:06:43

Frugal Credit Repair - Secure Debt

creditcard Once upon a time I was not the most responsible person with my money or my credit ... of the card whereas many companies will charge as much as 24% even though you are securing the debt [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 22:01:38

How can Debt People help you?

by Mike King Often people who find themselves in huge debt seek help from financial advisors or debt management companies ... one with more options. Credit checks is another vital program provided under debt management services. Many ... mortgage, and credit card bills etc. When you suffer from a huge amount of different due debts, often [more...]

Date: 2008-07-20 20:03:00

Small Biz Owners Beware!

NBCPhiladelphia.com: Stacey Pace runs a small florist in New Castle, Delaware ... pace. But Pace became suspicious and asked for the credit card number first. Pace checked the card ... . He wanted the items shipped to Ghana. The shipping company demanded Pace pay up front by Western Union — [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:08:00

It’s Time To Trade Debt for Wealth

The Credit Exchange is a Debt Consolidation Company and the only one of its kind in existence. They want to help you out of the “debt trap ... program. Because, of course, one of the best ways to avoid credit card or other types of debt ... the actual debt? Under that scenario you can spend as much as 6 years paying off $3,000 in debt. Credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:36:32

Online finance site notifies users of fraudulent charges

Online finance site notifies users of fraudulent charges Posted by Andrew Nusca @ 11:39 am Categories: Offbeat news Tags: Personal Finance, Site, ... called Adele has been fraudulently charging 25 cent-micropayments to millions of credit cards across ... you about several months ago? The company recently went “above and beyond,” as consumer watchdog [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:39:53

Lawsuit Proceeds: Don’t Leave Home Without Them

Credit cards The settlement of a major lawsuit by a public company has generally not been used as a moment to comment on a company’s financial ... , in announcing a $1.8 billion settlement with MasterCard Inc. (after a similar, larger agreement with Visa ... While it is too early to assess the impact of these indicators, the antitrust settlement we’ve [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 15:08:33

Credit Card Debt Consolidation Services

Do not fall prey to counterfeit debt consolidation companies. Play smart and get to know everything that you need to Debt consolidation companies offer to take your debt burdens away and provide you with little peace of mind. This might be the apparent case but not everywhere. Some companies would be ready to take your undue advantage when you are emotionally drained and are facing high pressures from your creditors. They will be charging with high front fees and many hidden costs. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-08 06:26:58

Debt Consolidation Techniques

When i say 'debt consolidation', many people ask me what does it mean ... service because Debt Consolidation companies are much better at negotiating deals with your credit card ... . My answer to the is "Debt Consolidation is a process of managing debts in an efficient manner [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 03:38:27

Financial Advice for the Current Market Conditions

I have a special attachment to Saturday Night Live, since it debuted the same year I was born ... t get these numbers to add up Husband: Like we’re never going to get out of this hole. Wife: Credit card debt ... could use it. Wife: We’ve tried debt consolidation companies. Husband: We’ve even taken out loans [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 06:30:09

Family Finances: When you’re desperate, look out for fraud

At a recent home show, we were grabbed by a debt settlement company salesperson who offered to save us at least 40 percent in our effort to get ... Republican Searching For a Debt Consolidation Loan or Credit Card Counseling Service Beware Of Zombie Debt ... Collector? Bad Credit Debt Consolidation - Brutally Honest Advice Recent Debt and Foreclosure [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 06:20:00

It’s the economy stupid!

It’s the economy stupid! Remember that being   said not all that long ago in a campaign speech? ... of all but essential credit cards, dine at home more often, terminate unnecessary trips ... . He will begin to save and start paying down debt. A company that has reached the limits of its credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 19:16:05

Naughty Business of the Week: Apply for your share of the Dell Inc. settlement

If you purchased a Dell computer or service after April 1, 2005, here's a heads up: ... and repair policies. The company did not admit wrongdoing, but agreed to pay $1.5 million in restitution ... , including that it's a revolving credit account with minimum payments just like a credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 19:34:23

Reach Out and Touch Someone!

Who would have ever thought that these words, as advertised by a major telephone company many years ago, would still be true today ... credit card information that may be used to "establish you are who you say [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:00:55

No Costs Are Fixed

My first year in business was bewildering. The various services necessary to run a business took some effort to figure out and pull off at the right time. Insurance, credit card processors, telephone and Internet, payroll and accounting, and even ... guys handled. A smart company has IT report to finance because techies are like kids in a candy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:01:00

$75 user participation survey for those in debt

As I think I have mentioned before, I am working with a company called DebtGoal in development of their product ... in credit card debt At least 2 other types of debt (mortgage, auto, student loan, home equity loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:48:20

Getting Out of Debt Quickly pt 1

You are probably familiar with this feeling: Your bills are constantly piling up, but you feel so far behind that you simply cannot bear to even open them. When you do open them, you quickly realize that there is only enough saved up in your bank accounts for you to make the minimum monthly payments and nothing more. You have plenty of other company all over the country. The average family in America is carrying between $8,000 dollars and $9,000 dollars in debt on their credit cards alone. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 11:16:53

How trust worthy is American Debt Settlement Group?

I talked to someone from that group with the address 7590 E Gray Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260 I want to know can I trust these people do help settle my credit card debt? How do I know it's not a scam? Stay away from any "debt consolidation" company that promises to cut your debt in half through debt settlement….This is a risky tactic of deliberately ceasing all payments to creditors and forcing your accounts into default to attempt settlements. [more...]

Date: 2009-05-21 23:36:18

Arrange Your Own Debt Consolidation and Save Money

Amazon.de Widgets Debt consolidation companies can and have provided excellent services to thousands who have had severe credit card debt and who were suffering financial problems as a result. However, these services are not free and also many people don’t like the idea of handing over their personal information to these companies. The solution: DIY debt consolidation. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 15:43:00

debt debt debt

A debt consolidation company will allow you to make minimum monthly payments. But your principal amount will not be reduced ... have expected, but not stellar by any means. Oh, yeah — any credit card debt forgiveness counts as income ... payment options. Check out this debt settlement company who has helped me with the unsecured debt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 12:40:58

Make Your Own Debt Reduction Plan

As an increasing number of people are finding themselves in over their heads in debt, ... statements, credit card statements and anything else you use to track your finances and see ... companies or a debt consolidation loan, for example). Step Two: Call your Creditors This step [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 06:00:00

Paintball fraudster got tax cash helping hand

By Michael MacLeod SCOTTISH Enterprise has come under fire for dishing out £30,000 to help a Scots paintball company run by a convicted fraudster. Edinburgh-based Bedlam Paintball got taxpayer-funded help to develop its “brand strategy” in 2007. But there are calls for the quango to review its background checks after it emerged Bedlam’s owner Roman Rock, 49, was jailed for three years in 1997 for his part in a £100,000 credit card fraud . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 16:15:02

Freedom Debt Relief

Today when I was out running errands, I had a telemarketer call me. Usually I don’t even answer numbers that I suspect are telemarketers ( ... and it was a debt consolidation company. The guy asked me how much debt I had and I told him we didn’t have any, other than our mortgage. He seemed very shocked…he was like, “No credit card debt? No medical [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 05:10:36

Debt Consolidation Advices

Many people are burdened with too much debt that their monthly salaries are not enough to cover their monthly loan payments, ... some advice from debt consolidation companies which offers good solution to debt problems. They will help you consolidate your credit card balances and various loans into one single loan which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 14:27:00

Camelback Displays Material Sell Online

Oye, New year is come on!Do you Think about your businesss now. I think you should start now. Do you  want to decorate your office ... (1) My Splendid Weekend with PC Software (3) Credit Card Debt Consolidation (2) Internet Marketing/SEO ... , let’s to look at the Camelback Displays company. Camelback Displays company is one of online [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 08:01:52

Australian Court Slams Bottle Domains' Lax Security

Via ITNews.com.au . The Victorian Supreme Court has chastised Bottle Domains for its "extraordinary indifference to the effect of credit card fraud on its victims" over attempts to downplay to customers the seriousness of a security breach. The domain registrar had its accreditation terminated by the domain name regulator auDA in April when it emerged the company didn't disclose a 2007 security breach . iTnews has contacted Bottle owner Nicholas Bolton for comment. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 04:02:00

Customers Service at its best : Inconvenient your client & make them WAIT

Nowadays, almost every company has a customer service dept. But does it really function as it suppose to be ? ... their credit card and accounts again. All were left dormant. Then I received a statement last Fri ... to the fundamental of  debt free living, I thought I might as well take this time to go terminate [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 15:08:40

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