Flat is the new up!

rich, just like it didn’t stop Donald Trump. Instead, it should make you adjust how you control your finances ... : Pay off your debt – list out every penny you owe and the interest rate next to it. Chances ... from the bank. So instead of making the minimum payment on your credit cards each month, pay them off. Spend [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 04:01:41

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Credit Repair Help - Here’s How To Start Right Now!

by Mark Alison People are in debt. Living in this world with bad credit can be difficult ... , but it soon will be liberating. When you get rid of your credit cards, be sure to pay off and close ... . It’s hard to repair your credit and it makes life difficult to have bad credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:03:01

Keeping Up with the Joneses...Reader's Submission

“Keeping up with the Joneses?” By: Nicole Little Some may say that the quote, “Keeping up with the Joneses" ... -workers and or associates. Well, I guess now we all are paying for Mrs. Brown trying to be Mrs. Jones ... ' average credit card debt in 2007 was $8400 per household. By the end of 2007, consumer debt in America [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:54:03

Debt Management Ideas

by William Blake One of the fastest growing businesses in America right now is debt management ... your money. If you have trouble paying more than the minimum on your credit card bill, for instance ... if you can get yourself out of debt now. - Enter a Debt Counseling Program: There are good programs [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 07:23:58

Save Yourself From Debt Drowning

Credit cards today is I think one of the most fast and easy ways to pay anything that is payable with it in this planet ... ? For your information, they specialize at professional debt negotiation and debt settlement. For over years already ... months! There are great benefits of this debt settlement service. Here are the following. Lower [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 04:30:14

Resolution

Last year I posted my New Year's resolutions. Today I will review those resolutions (how did I do?) and post my resolutions for 2009.2008: My first resolution was to Pay Off As Much Debt As Possible. In this category, I give ... of the year, I can say with confidence that I paid off approximately $10,000 in credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:23:00

Don’t Get Trapped By Debt

debt management Experts will tell you that with good financial planning and by sticking to a monthly budget, ... your monthly commitments in terms of loan payments and credit card payments. You may make a major purchase by means of a loan or use your credit card to pay for a holiday thinking you do have the means [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:00:18

Debt Consoldiation: The Benefits of Consolidating Debt

Amazon.de Widgets Debt Consoldiation: The Benefits of Consolidating DebtBy: Daniel Millions - Debt is a big problem for millions of Americans and other citizens around the world. Debtors who are in exceptionally deep often die with bills unpaid, and the debt is passed on to their relatives. When credit first became available, it was nearly impossible for the average consumer to acquire a credit card. Nowadays, companies want people who have trouble paying their bills, because that means they wi [more...]

Date: 2009-06-28 20:02:50

They cancelled my credit card

I just saw this article called “My credit card was cancelled” on the money section of CNN.com ... closing all the others. We also occasionally purchase something on them and quickly pay it off ... . We have been working the last three years to pay off over $30,000 of consumer debts. I love the feeling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 16:05:52

Criminal Charges: 2008 in review

It's been an eventful first year for Criminal Charges, my weekly look at what happens when criminals and credit cards meet ... , shouts-out Leprechaun film Debt can make you do some crazy things -- like stealing Lego blocks using ... . Hegarty apparently hoped to use the profits she earned to pay down debt. Although the links [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 15:03:46

Smoothing Out Economic Wrinkles With… Botox

The economy may be in the tank, but some people are still willing to pay hundreds of dollars to look good ... , patients are reluctant to run up credit-card debt on a big ticket item like surgery. In a survey ... ranging from breast augmentation to nose reshaping, according to the Journal. A 41-year-old single [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 10:49:28

What You Can Do To Keep Your Credit Score Afloat

Are you ready for a fresh financial start this year? Here are a few easy ways to spring clean your credit score, and begin today to pay down your debt ... or not you are searching for new credit. Every department store card you apply for reflects as a negative [more...]

Date: 2008-04-29 21:58:58

Debt relief Deals “attack on the confidence of consumers”

How’d you to your monthly credit card payments and loans - guaranteed? ... said Carol creditors can lower their interest rates. Carol, who can pay their credit card, mortgages ... rate or reduce the amount you are liable. But beware! Some of these programs are debt relief Scams [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 10:38:03

99 High Paying Keywords: The Secret Is Out!

Incorporating high paying keywords into your site is critical to maximizing your income. Who has the time to figure it all out? How much are you willing to pay for this type of information? The secret is out: Here are 99 keywords you can use with payouts averaging $2-$100 per click: 1. Structured settlements 2. Mesothelioma 3. Acne 4. Life Insurance 5. Death Insurance 6. Bextra 7. Asbestos 8. Car Insurance 9. Dental Plans 10. Private Jets 11. Debt Consolidation 12. Credit Cards 13. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 02:51:40

Having Problems Paying Your Bills?

Take a few minutes off and answer the following questions.1. What financial concerns are giving you headache right now?a. Credit card billsb ... in debt, try this next suggestion. My Fapturbo is an automated trading system that will help ... 1?a. File a loan to pay other loansb. Drop the insurancec. Declare bankruptcy d. Take second [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:15:28

Finally Finished Paying Off My Medical Bills.

In July, Mrs. Micah issued a personal finance challenge to her readers; ... , and I just finally wrote the last check out for $208.96 for the removal of my stitches. Sure, something else may ... know how lucky I am that I could pay off these bills with cash and not have to go into credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 16:00:37

debts to pay

The future for young Americans (18-35 set) does often look and feel bleak in economic terms ... , is up from 2007. That includes credit card debt (52 percent, up from 49 percent), student loans (37 ... their bill (19 percent) or have had their credit revoked, including a repossession or card [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 19:39:00

It will take the average…

…person with $10,000 in credit card debt 30 years to pay off. Consolidate this debt into your mortgage so you have the tax-deduction at the end of the year. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:32:56

How to Set New Year’s Financial Resolutions You Can Keep

(source) Every year it’s the same old story. You start with the best of intentions but somehow never manage to fulfill your New Year’s ... or Equifax. If your credit score is lower than 700 due to some outstanding debt, see if you can get those bills paid off as early in the year as possible. Pay the credit cards with the highest interest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:55:16

How to Set New Year’s Financial Resolutions You Can Keep

(source) Every year it’s the same old story. You start with the best of intentions but somehow never manage to fulfill your New Year’s ... or Equifax. If your credit score is lower than 700 due to some outstanding debt, see if you can get those bills paid off as early in the year as possible. Pay the credit cards with the highest interest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:55:16

Find debt consolidation nationwide!

How does payday loans actually work? Although having a loan is not a very welcome idea, the fact is that during emergency situations, ... when we urgently need to pay for our credit card bills, we did apply for a loan, lol! Good news ... have other services like debt consolidation refinance which provide debt settlement programs that reduce [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 03:16:06

Help Me I Need To Consolidate My Debt

No matter how well you plan, at times you can find yourself the victim of unfortunate financial circumstances ... to your debt consolidation questions and concerns can be fairly straightforward. “When someone ... paying on each loan or credit card,” says financial advisor and business writer Carl Walins. “ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:05:42

Does The Economy Make You Want To Pay Off Debt Or Build Up Savings?

Editor’s note:  I set this post to publish yesterday and made the classic “New Year” mistake of setting the date to 2008! ... , and then systematically started debt-killing.  First the credit card, then one student loan, then the car loan.  Now, we’re left with a $10000+ student loan, and a minimum payment of $145 versus [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:08:06

2nd home mortgages

2nd home mortgages start a new loan account by paying off the first mortgage ... have on your existing mortgage and present debts, such as your credit cards, that this would be a good way ... and checking your credit reports should be followed.Its fee includes settlement costs, discount points etc [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:52:19

Treasury bid to halt rent-back evictions

Owen and Moira Martin are among the many British victims of companies offering controversial sale-and-rent-back deals ... agreement to pay off about £26,000 of mainly credit card debt. 'My wife had a heart attack on my 50th [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 00:04:48

I WANNA A NEW DRUG... ONE THAT WON'T MAKE ME SICK

Some may say this is a bit of a rant, but I believe it needs to be said, and it's my blog, so I will say it ... 2.  Credit card debt is at an all-time, unsustainable high 3.  The banking industry is in total meltdown ... and wait to see what happens?   I'd like to offer another alternative... Pay Attention!  Each [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:52:31

Tips a Home Owner Should Know Before Refinancing

by katie George Mounting debt has many homeowners considering refinancing their mortgage for the purpose of cashing out the equity to consolidate credit card debt at a lower interest rate. Homeowners should not consider real estate mortgage refinance as a way to pay for a vacation unless it will be your last, a new car or a boat. A good [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 22:15:15

"A Creation Myth For The 21st Century"

Did anyone ever ask IVF children whether they wanted to go through life as genetic orphans? ... have been willing to pay for IVF, even if it means remortgaging the house or racking up credit card debt. And IVF ... . But Olivia compares herself to adopted children, and like them, she wants the law to recognize her right [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 02:50:00

Debt Consolidation Headquarters

Eliminate credit card debt. Surfers who participate in this offer can receive a free consultation and help paying down their debt. (U.S) [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 06:05:21

Bankruptcy - Is It the Answer?

Bankruptcy - Is It the Answer? October 11th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed If your finances are in a mess, you may have considered bankruptcy ... to pay back a portion of the debt that is owed to creditors. Your credit will be damaged ... laws. They were allowed to file more than once for Chapter 7 so many used it to beat credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 21:47:58

Going Back to School, Adding More Debt, Hoping I Made the Right Choice

I haven’t brought this up here on the blog yet, but one of my big plans for 2009 is going back to school and getting a Master’s Degree ... new laptop.Monthly Update: Credit Card Debt Payoff ... . The bad: I’ll be adding $25K - $30K of debt. If I don’t get a big salary increase I’ll be paying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 07:29:26

Day Zero - 101 Things in 1,001 Days

As I mentioned earlier this month, I’ve been working on my 101 Things in 1,001 Days Project/Day Zero list.  The list is done ... 1.    Pay off credit card debt 2.    Put $150 per month (at least) in savings account (1/33 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 15:41:30

Obama Wants America Out of Debt - Legally Erase 50% of Your CC Balance!

Too many people in the USA are drowning in credit card debt.The average American family has approximately $10,000 worth of debt and if they fail to keep up their minimum payments they can end up paying of this debt for the rest of their lives with an additional $40,000 worth of interest racked up.Fact: Credit-cards ... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 19:14:53

Goldman Sachs and UBS Executives Will Forgo Bonuses

One of my concerns about the original bailout bill was that the money paid to financial institutions would be used to pay for outsized executive ... that it is alright to refuse payment for horrible financial results and I hope more banks follow suit. Thanks ... Money Be Used to Forgive Credit Card Debt?: ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:41:38

My Boyfriend’s Mother

Since the BF grew up here in Phoenix, his immediate family (mom, dad, and brother) still live here ... of dollars from the BF and didn’t pay it back until the BF paid a lawyer to send a letter to the brother ... . About a year ago, the BF asked his mom for help.  He had accumulated some credit card debt in grad school [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 01:05:23

Plotting the Debt Reduction Course

It feels like it’s been months since I last accomplished a financial goal. In fact, it *has* been months. It’s getting me down. I eliminated $28k+ worth of credit card debt way back on March 27 with a $508.13 payment ... , you have the right to request cancellation of PMI when you pay down your mortgage to the point that it equals [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 16:55:34

Credit Card Consolidation Service - Financial Peace Of Mind

Are you one of the many people having trouble paying your bills on time every month? it does seem to be an epidemic at this point in our society ... things going reasonably well financially. How do you find consumer credit counseling service? Debt ... on the payments for your debt consolidation loan. The more rational course to take when money [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 14:28:17

Forgiven Debt Really is Income

There was a pretty good post over at WiseBread yesterday on how if a credit card company forgives some of what you owe, what was forgiven is income you have to pay taxes on. On the one hand, this is a point worth repeating because it seems to surprise most people. On the other hand, the post neglects to mention an important exception, and, moreover, feeds into the belief that this is an irrational fluke of the tax code. It isn’t. It makes sense. You owe Credit Card Corporation (CCC) $5000. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 15:59:00

Achieving the Goal of Financial Freedom

Every year on my birthday, I set goals for myself for the coming year ... of my outstanding student loans, three weeks ahead of my self-imposed deadline. I carry zero credit card debt, so we can check that off of my list. But I still have my loan from SCI to pay off. However [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 15:25:39

Consumer civilization collapses. Now it's all up to MAKE magazine!

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/12/remake_the_world.html? ... was that the credit-card-driven, debt-ridden, pay-later economy wasn't sustainable. Not economically [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 11:54:01

Want to Consolidate a Student Loan?

Just finished school and now it’s time to start paying on those Student loans fall into two categories. 1 ... consolidation services. A federally funded student loan also cannot be consolidated with credit card debt. If you are considering consolidation of your student loans, gathering the appropriate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:29:44

Paying off debt

I wish it wasn’t like this but money has a lot to do with simple living ... the life you want. Back in my spending days, credit card debt and a mortgage were normal parts [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 06:38:00

The Dirty Secrets of Debt Reduction (and What to Do About Them)

When I was a sophomore in college, I got my first credit card. I thought it was awesome — it was like free money ... to pay off debt. I was arrogant. I believed this advice didn’t apply to me. But then my car broke down ... , and then paused my debt elimination plans for a few months in order to stash $1,000 in the bank [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 12:00:34

Net Worth December 2008

Finally, I'm wrapping up my 2008 numbers! Today I'll tackle net worth, and I'll post expense and income numbers tomorrow ... to have no debt other than my mortgage-- I had a little more outstanding on my credit card at the end ... growing as I pay down the mortgage-- this assumes that the market value of my home has stayed the same [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:26:33

House shines light on student bankruptcy

“Earlier this week the House held a hearing on private student loans and bankruptcy, shedding light for the first time on a rather unknown yet devastating aspect of student debt. Did you know that because of legislation dating back to 1976 under the Higher Education Act private student loans are unable to be discharged through bankruptcy? In other words, feel free to run up the credit card and splurge, but take out loans to pay for education? That’s just reckless. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 02:57:21

Five Ways to Consolidate Your Debts; or is There Another?

Debt consolidation is always tricky and if you don’t go by the rules, you might land up in great trouble ... the 20%-plus you’re now paying to the credit-card company. 5. Negotiate with others: This final bit ... . First of all you must remember that debt consolidators are not doing everything [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 18:24:33

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

Living within our means

The scary economic times we are living through make me think about our finances more than usual these days ... but we preferred to stay in a decent hotel outside Disney at half the price when we visited Florida ... debt and urge them to pay off a little more than the minimum balance every month. A credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 20:49:49

The Friday Gathering: Reader of the week

Wow, Friday already. This week has really flown by. I guess that’s the benefit of staying busy ... Paying credit cards before a mortgage was included in the Carnival of Debt Reduction Frugal Babe [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 09:42:26

Choice

Most of the people have some kind of debt nowadays ... a debt consolidation loan. It is usually a great option if you are paying several minimum payments per month on high interest credit cards or loans. If you are behind on any payments, debt consolidation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:04:08

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