8 Tips for Talking About Money With Your Significant Other

About the author: Margaret is a recent college grad who writes at love God, not money about how she and her boyfriend are saving up money to get married, pay off student loan debt and head to seminary. Money is one of those things you’re not supposed to mention in polite [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 18:00:44

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Bailout Gets More Costly Due to “Bipartisan” Deal; Foolish Limits on Foreclosure Should Be Removed

Liberal Congressional leaders have apparently reached a deal with the Bush Administration on the principal elements of a $700 billion bailout of the ... student loans, car loans, credit card debt and any other ‘troubled’ assets held by banks.” ... have stuck taxpayers with 100 percent of all losses on any bad loan or mortgage, but not the profits [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 20:34:55

Accepting a down payment

Well I’ve discussed borrowing money from family in times of need, boomeranging home, and finances for a young couple starting out ... they were fortunate to get a $50k gift from a relative to pay off their student loans.  So should ... off debt, take it.  BUT not at the expense of your parents. My roomie will get a paid for wedding [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 13:00:16

After Debt?

I noticed a lot of people are very focused on getting out of debt ... I had a concentrated goal.  Pay off student loan!!!  How is life “after debt?” [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 13:30:45

I Can’t Pay Sallie Mae - Carlos

I Can’t Pay Sallie Mae - Carlos Posted by as Ask Steve, Bankruptcy, Customer Service, Get Out of Debt, Student Loans, Web If you're new here, ... question. If you have a credit or debt question you’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:05:56

Eliminate Debt: Get Back On The Road To Financial Independence

Everybody wants to attain financial independence but are tied down because of debts and lack of financial planning ... to credit cards, car payment, mortgage, student loans, personal loans, home equity, and other bill ... are as long as the one I mentioned above, then debt consolidation might be the best choice. The third [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 06:32:10

Mortgage Delinquencies Continue to Climb, Watch Out for Other Loans

It's beginning to get really ugly out there... unfortunately 13 months ago when we were told "this is just a subprime issue" ... , student loans, credit card debt. It's all coming down the pike. It appears the pike is coming right ... last year for many loan categories. Overall, 6.6% of mortgages were at least 30 days past due at the end [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 17:13:49

Will Bankruptcy Judges Get Power to Strip Down?

The details of the Great Bailout Bill of 2008 are still being mulled, turned over and kicked about by economists, ... of the terms of certain debts, namely auto and student loans and second-home mortgages. Under the Democrats ... of the property falls below the loan amount, debtors potentially could reduce the balance of the loan to equal [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 15:15:01

Ask the Readers: How to Cope with Spending Addiction?

Nicki wants to get out of debt, but she can’t — she has a spending addiction. She’s hoping that other Get Rich Slowly readers can give her advice ... loan: $4800 at 8.5% Student loans: $12,500 at 11% (I think) I earn nearly $2800 a month after taxes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 12:00:24

Reader Question: My student loans went into collections! How do I get it off my credit score?

Reader's QuestionHi FB,A couple of months ago I was denied a student loan deferment and forbearance although I was unemployed and not earning any ... , like Debt Counselling of Canada. They should NEVER CHARGE YOU ANYTHING for their services ... debt shows. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 22:11:00

Keeping Your Student Loans on a Short Leash

Giveaway - you entered yet? Back to School posts from the College Money Network: This Writer’s Wallet: Get an Internship & ... ! Blog carnivals featuring PTY last week: No Debt Plan: Carnival of Personal Finance #165: College ... . (Figure out how to encrypt this file – this is sensitive info!) Run the Calculator [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 23:50:44

ROH Could Close This Week, "Smart Money" Buys Into Distressed Energy Co's

Energy smart money buys into distressed Sandridge. (SD) Chesapeake Energy (CHK) also gets a dose of cash by selling assets to the same smart money. Student loans a bright spot in lending, with lots of liquidity due to quick thinking US policy. GE Capital begins $10bn debt sale of FDIC backed debt. Interesting to see how this goes. Great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:24:27

How to Eliminate Debt – Debt Consolidation As an Exceptional Method to Get Rid of Student Loan Debt

In these days, getting superior education is critical. Superior education will probably give a higher competitive appointment differentiated of the rest young candidates in the market. Still, in our society almost all good things have a price tag including education. Coinciding with research, education is contemplated as one of the main important investments of the majority of the population; they fund education setting up such as university or college debt. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-19 01:01:07

Girl Turns to Prostitution to Pay Off Student Loan Debt

lasvegas09152008.jpg Photo courtesy of .craig We have all read stories of shocking things people have done to get out of debt ... for repayment of her student loan debt.  Some Nevada house of ill-repute has agreed to host the “event ... loan debt.  There are certainly many other reputable alternatives to debt repayment. Charity for Debt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 11:00:10

Ten Things to Do With $1,000 (Plus 21 More)

If you’ve suddenly come upon $1,000 you didn’t have the day before, you may get the urge to celebrate ... your student loan debt. This month, I again increased my monthly payment to my student loan debt. This student loan is currently the only debt I have, and I no longer qualify for a tax reduction [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 12:00:04

College Loan Slavery: Student Debt Is Getting Way Out of Hand

I have seen this first hand. No one holds a gun to these people's heads. They don't understand sacraficing now to have more later ... debt. And don't get me started on all the credit card kiosks around campuses. Only fools get those ... into a pit of debt from which many will never recover. Raya Golden thought she was handling college [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 13:25:34

Get Paid To Get People To Fill Up Forms!

Hey, have been down with a bad flu lately so I was not able to post on my blog lately. I am back now with more great stuff to share with you ... Of Website They Have Payday Loan Auto insurance Debt Home Improvement Auto Loan Insurance Mortgage Loan Renter Insurance Student Loan Consolidate You will noticed most of it are in the load [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 01:57:22

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

by Michael Geoffrey Yes, there is such a thing as good debt ... in the long run. * Student loans - Getting a college education is a good investment as well. By earning ... a start up loan for a business venture this can be good debt. Again you are borrowing in order to give [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:09:45

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