Debt Fraud is Real: What you Should Know

Recent statistics have shown that millions of consumers are affected by debt fraud each year, ... the identity of the debt collection agency. They do not consider the possibility that the whole thing ... with debt scams becoming increasingly common among younger generations. The truth is that people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:24:21

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by hilzoy Just a couple of things I had to highlight ... in recent years, credit card companies are realizing that some hard-pressed Americans will not be able to pay their bills as the economy deteriorates." Really? All those credit card offers to people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:20:09

No Credit Cards.

Unlike me who has more than one credit card at the moment, my dad doesn’t own any even just one ... consolidation where they pool altogether one’s outstanding credit card dues and offer them at lower ... . He says, that he doesn’t want to incur any debt or debt loans in any form. He’d rather pay [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:06:35

Prevent Identity Theft From Happening to You

What is Identity Theft? It is the theft of your personal information, such as social security number, driver’s license number, credit card and bank account numbers, mother’s maiden name, and more, with the intent to obtain credit and credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from the victim’s existing accounts, apply for loans, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:42:35

Be Careful Which Gift Cards You Buy!

Yesterday I wrote about the pros and cons of giving gift cards and gift certificates as gifts ... , and I can certainly understand why. But this holiday season gift card buyers need to be a little more careful ... , many stores are closing select locations, or shutting down for good. Stores close, gift card holders [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 13:03:51

Credit Card Issuer Closed My Account

I received a letter from my credit card issuer the other day that indicated they were closing my account due to inactivity. It didn’t bother me really, because this is a credit card that I had paid off and never used ... , and after running up a couple hundred dollars you paid it off and it sat in your sock drawer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:39:06

Curbed IMterview: Jonathan Miller Dishes on Q4 Numbers

For the second quarter in a row, we pinged Jonathan Miller—real estate appraiser, Curbed graph guy, blogger and the man who makes Elliman's market reports sing—for a chat about the latest Manhattan numbers. What follows is an edited account of that IM conversation, in an attempt to make it less boring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:49:26

Would You Sell All Material Possessions For Debt Freedom?

Here’s an interesting question for you.  Would you sell all of your material possessions to become debt free ( ... debt (excluding options such as bankruptcy).  The goodies we bought years ago on credit are no where ... )?  If someone knocked on your door today and said, “I’ll write a check for you to be debt free in exchange [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:26:51

Would You Sell All Material Possessions To Be Debt Free?

Here’s an interesting question for you.  Would you sell all of your material possessions to become debt free ( ... debt (excluding options such as bankruptcy).  The goodies we bought year ago on credit are no where ... )?  If someone knocked on your door today and said, “I’ll write a check for you to be debt free in exchange [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:26:51

Better Personal Finance

Do you know the best way to financial freedom and wealth? You might be surprised at the simple things you can do to be just like them. The key to stability with your personal finances is successful management of your personal finance. Getting your personal finances in order will allow you to understand how to use your money better and how to keep [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:52:33

Bankruptcy Is Not The End

During economic downturns such as the one we are experiencing, ... of bankruptcy, companies as well have to worry about whether they can keep paying the bills ... having to resort to filing for protection. These companies may also allow you to settle out of court [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:32:03

Herman Daly: The Disconnection Between Financial Assets and Real Asssets

This is a repost of Herman Daly's comments on the credit crisis from October 13 of this year. The original post and comments can be viewed here ... . This is because the debt is worth much less, not because there is not enough money or credit ... on it in the amount of future debt. The value of present real wealth is no longer sufficient to serve [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 18:07:03

Herman Daly: The Disconnection Between Financial Assets and Real Asssets

This is a repost of Herman Daly's comments on the credit crisis from October 13 of this year. The original post and comments can be viewed here ... . This is because the debt is worth much less, not because there is not enough money or credit ... on it in the amount of future debt. The value of present real wealth is no longer sufficient to serve [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 12:46:44

Your Credit History: What Gets Reported And What Does Not

A credit report is a document that outlines your financial status, specifically your credit history ... or application for a credit card or insurance beyond $150,000 and unpaid tax liens. Information from public ... years. Certain records do not appear. Debt records more than seven years old and bankruptcy records [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:27:56

A Word On Credit Card Debt Reduction

Too many Americans have been getting caught up in the credit card debt cycle and have not figured out a way to escape ... is with a credit card debt relief program. The problem is not many have any clue as to what is available to them ... free of credit card debt much faster. The only problem many debtors have with this type of a program [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:29:48

The Seven Habits to Financial Success…Part Four

If you’re just joining us in this series, I attended Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and I’m in the process of translating that as it applies to finances. If you’ve missed any of the previous posts, I encourage you to go back and read them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:15:43

Home Equity Loan after Bankruptcy - Make a Fresh Start after Bankruptcy

Making a fresh start after a recent bankruptcy is the best approach for rebuilding your credit history ... that are secured by collateral. For example, a secured credit card, auto loan, mortgage, etc ... . Filing bankruptcy will result in a negative credit rating, and make it more difficult to achieve [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:04:42

Avoid Bankruptcy with Credit Card Debt Relief

Avoid Bankruptcy with Credit Card Debt Relief Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category:Credit Bankruptcy is a scary prospect for many families. make money online One of the major causes of bankruptcy is debt accumulated because of extensive use and mismanagement of credit cards. When facing thousands of dollars of debt, families need [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:03:32

Know Your Credit Card Debt Settlement Options

by Carina McMullen Knowing that there are solutions to your credit card debt settlement needs is the first step in taking back control of your ... relief to handle your creditors for you. With the right plan, credit card debt settlement will be much quicker and easier. Whether you’ve got one credit card debt settlement that you need to pay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:28:04

Debt collection

It's all over the news that the US Economy is slowing down, ... and get professional services to help them with their business. Take the case of Debt Collection and agencies ... accounts for collection when there are debts unpaid for several months already. The Collecting company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 09:53:00

The Ponzi Scheme As Way of Life

The Ponzi Scheme As Way of Life Sharon December 19th, 2008 I’m sorry, I’m having a bit of trouble getting all outraged about Bernie Madoff and his ponzi scheme.  Yes, I’m shocked.  Shocked and appalled.  You mean, someone was offering a scheme in which you pay present day participants with the funds of those who come in later, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 18:01:37

Friday Digest - Vol. 09 No. 01

Friday Digest — Vol. 09 No. 019 January 2009THE FOUNDATION"A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever." --John AdamsPATRIOT PERSPECTIVE2008 in review: Top questions Barack Obama did not answerBy Mark AlexanderPerhaps you've noticed an abundance of "Top Ten" [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:19:00

Chief of fraud-hit Indian IT firm Satyam arrested - AFP

▼ 10-01, 04:51 419legal General Fraud News Newest Members Top Posters Top Referrers WayToGo 10-01 echo1 10-01 Violet 10-01 ... Briggs Home Scam Type BurnLounge Scam Carlton Sheets Scam Dallas Puppy Scam Debt Elimination Scams Ebay Scam Emails Scams Gift Card Scam Greatest Vitamin in the World Scam Internet Scams [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 04:51:58

Pertinent Obituary, Dimon Says Worst Not Over, Oil Producers Struggle, The Next Bubble and More!

One company to summarize all of the last 10 years… now on its deathbed Credit crisis survivor predicts “worst… not yet behind us” Oil ... more in the fourth, had a $100 million interest payment due this morning and $4.5 billion in looming debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:40:53

GMAC needs to clear final hurdle for bailout funds

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — The financing arm of General Motors Corp ... a complicated debt-for-equity exchange by 11:59 p.m. EST. The effort to raise $30 billion in equity ... of the debt exchange and the Fed’s acceptance of GMAC as a bank holding company - were tied to each other [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 04:43:30

Comic for January 9, 2009

Comic for January 9, 2009 Posted by guestpost as Funny Stuff Comic for January 9, 2009 just to make you smile ... m Considering a Sweep Loan to Pay All the Credit Cards Off. - Jonathan How Do I Pay My Credit Card Bills ... Things Credit Cards Credit Report Credit Score Credit/Debt Counseling Customer Service Debit Cards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 19:33:29

“We can put light where there’s darkness, and hope where there’s despondency in this country. And part of it is working together as a nation to encourage folks to own their own home.” — President Bush, Oct. 15, 2002 THE BLUEPRINTS In June 2002, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 16:01:46

How To Reduce Your Payments

Are you paying out too much every month for your credit cards, store cards and loans? ... loan? Debt consolidation loans can give you a fresh start, allowing you to consolidate ... rate, cheap, low interest debt consolidation loans can sweep away the pile of repayments [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:07:05

Can China Avoid a Post-Olympic Economic Downturn?

By Adam Kritzer Economic analysis indicates that countries that host the Olympic Games typically suffer from economic decline and currency ... toys, medicines, and most recently, dairy products. Then came the credit crisis, which exploded [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:39:56

Debt management - Debt management services 2009-01-15 09:52:00

If you reside in the United Kingdom, then you are well aware of the rising expenses and the high cost of living ... Debt management that one accumulates over the time are credit card debts, utility bills, loans ... , the company then extends a debt consolidation loan to the debtor, enabling him to repay all his debts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:52:00

Flotsam and Jetsam

Flotsam and Jetsam Jennifer Rubin - 12.21.2008 - 1: ... and something about legislating. And, no, sitting on the board of the ballet and collecting your mother’ ... thirds of their debt into equity. There are also limits on executive compensation. Maybe they’re mostly [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 06:32:40

Small Business Stimulus Package Financial Giveaway, The Carnivals

Financial Giveaways With Cool Prizes #1 A Small Business Stimulus Package, ... , much like everyone else’s stock. Ugh! The Sun’s Financial Diary: How to Use Your Credit Card ... of Family Life Review Bloggers Carnival Best of Me Symphony Bankruptcy and Debt Carnival Carnival [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 23:04:15

Bill Consolidation

Are you having difficulty in repaying your bills? There is a way to help you repay your entire bills ... , credit card bills, and medical bills. For your credit card debts, you can also consolidate your debt ... consolidation companies can help you to get lower interest rate for the loans. Bankruptcy is a procedure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 02:35:58

Money Hacks Carnival - New Year’s Eve Edition

Welcome to the New Year’s Eve Edition of Money Hacks Carnival ... , wealth, and love! Debt & Credit The credit crunch is in full effect right now - lenders ... are taking on less debt, leading to an increase in the savings rate in the US. I think that’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 12:03:10

Wolf Versus Pettis on US Stimulus, Fiscal Deficit (Not for the Fainthearted)

Martin Wolf has a very good comment in the Financial Times, "Why Obama’s plan is still inadequate and incomplete," ... 6) I argued that the debt-encumbered US private sector would now be forced to save .... The excess [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:43:00

Credit Card Debt Help

Credit Card Debt Help Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category: ... Credit The numbers of credit card users that are constantly finding themselves mired in debts ... of the mountain of their debt, others are often faced with having to declare bankruptcy to find salvation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:41:47

Credit Card Debt Relief - For A Relaxed Financial Life

Credit Card Debt Relief - For A Relaxed Financial Life Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category: ... Debt Relief If your credit card debt has snowballed into such alarming proportions that you now think of only bankruptcy as a workable solution, try credit card debt relief. Indeed inordinate late [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:12:35

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - January 6, 2009

Articles of interest to Illinois Republicans recently posted by ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Herald, Suburban Chicago News, Suburban Life, Pioneer Local, Southtown Star, Rockford Register Star, Bloomington Pantagraph, Peoria Journal Star, Springfield State Journal Register, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:05:29

Three Legislative Proposals That Could Have Major Consequences for Your Finances

J.D. is on vacation. This guest post comes from DR of The Dough Roller, a money management blog ... that is quietly pending in Congress. Ranging from credit card reform to foreclosure assistance [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 13:00:42

People With Bad Credit,Poor Credit Or No Credit even Bankruptcy Bad Credit Credit Cards,Student Loans,Comercia l Loans,Mortgage ,Refinance,Dept Consolidation, Auto Loans All Types

http://www.911credit.blogspot.com has been created to help those who have bad credit find the credit they deserve ... student loans consolidation loans consumer loans debt loans defaulted student loans direct loan ... . Personal loans, business loans, credit cards and mortgages are all within your reach [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:44:49

Midwest Voice: US Economy: Greedy credit card companies and Congress created a financial disaster - by Yael T. Abouhalkah

For the complete report from the Midwest Voices click on this link US Economy: ... act, people could file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which erased unsecured debt such as credit card ... Greedy credit card companies and Congress created a financial disaster - by Yael T. Abouhalkah [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:45:43

First 10 Senate Bills Of The 111th Congress

First 10 Senate Bills Of The 111th Congress January 7, 2009, 9:46 AM Filed under: Economics, Energy, Environment, Government, Health Care, ... , provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need, and for other purposes.” The stimulus bill [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 14:46:21

Surviving Credit Card Debt Settlement

Surviving Credit Card Debt Settlement Posted By Carina McMullen on @ 1: ... , and explore all of your options for credit card debt settlement. However, calling the card companies isn’ ... 59 pm by Carina McMullen Knowing that there are solutions to your credit card debt settlement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:29:31

Debt Restructuring - Helping You Gain Control of Finances

Restructuring your debt will help you gain control of your finances once again ... to third parties to help you deal with your creditors. Taking Advantage Of Debt Consolidation Using a debt consolidation loan will help you take charge of your monthly payments once [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:20:49

How Do I Pay My Credit Card Bills and Still Have Money for Day-to-Day Expenses? - Maria

How Do I Pay My Credit Card Bills and Still Have Money for Day-to-Day Expenses? - Maria Posted by as Ask Steve, Bankruptcy, Credit Cards Maria wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:12:08

Epson Workforce 600 Printer Holiday Giveaway!

We’re giving away an Epson Workforce 600 Printer for the holidays! ... card reader, a large 2.5 inch tilt color LCD to view, edit, print images with or without a computer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 23:44:39

Ugly: Behold The First Ten Bills Of The 111th Congress

Ugly: S.1—American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ... educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:12:25

Personal Finance Advice For Common Understanding

Personal Finance Advice For Common Understanding January 16, 2009 Posted by janey in : personal finance , comments closed Have you ever wondered why some people seem so financially sound [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:46:40

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

Debt Consolidation: Will It Help Me?

We are in uncertain economic times.Many are falling behind in mortgages, student loans, car payments and credit card payments ... clearly explains what bankruptcy, debt consolidation, third party credit counseling and debt settlement ... will negatively affect your credit score and cause an increase in credit card interest rates.One of the best [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 20:48:00

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