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

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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

Should you take a second job?

By Andrea Dickson Right now is actually the perfect time to take a second job ... .  If you, like most Americans, are deep in credit card debt, you might be wondering how exactly you are going to pay it off. Or maybe you're not in debt, but need to make some extra cash to put a down payment [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 23:58:58

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

That Makes Me Stabby: Do We Have an Obligation to Spend?

The other day I was watching CNN. (I need to stop doing that. It tends to make me stabby.) ... . I didn’t buy multiple cars I didn’t need. I didn’t let mounds of credit card pile up without panicking ... , not permanently. As I said yesterday, we need to pay down our debt, but the government also needs to fund [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:51:12

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

6 Step To Improve Your Credit Score Now

Your credit score is probably the single most important number in your financial life ... who hasn't? Lenders aren't that much different. Pay Down Debt 30% of your score is based on the how much [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 17:06:27

Top 10 Ways To Save Money - Number 2 - Live On A Budget

Let’s take ten minutes and create your new budget for December. Write down your expected monthly income.  (Use your take-home pay.) ... , mortgage, insurance, food, clothing, gifts, miscellaneous, cell phones, credit card payments, etc.  Need ... !  This is the amount that you can budget for extra savings or extra debt reduction payments.  Did [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 21:41:51

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Amazon.de Widgets If you want to take a loan to repay others, debt consolidation is the best bet. For paying down credit cards the most easiest way is to try a credit counseling program. One of the most assured measures to lower all your debts swiftly is here. Stop being at stake with striking debts, put them together into one debt consolidation program to have one low monthly payment. This can even help you control your monthly payment structure and keep you within a budget. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 23:43:02

Credit Card Debt

Are you having problems with not being able to pay down your credit cards and only paying interest each month? If so, then maybe you should consider debt consolidation. Many people let this get out of hand and don't do anything about it before it's too late. I know from experience, it would be nice to pay [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 16:16:00

At Last - Looking at the Customer from Their Point of View

Stessa Cohen and Kristin Moyer here.  Wells Fargo announced that it is launching an online loan-consolidation repayment program in combination with ... “How to really pay off credit card debt” “How to get a small business loan in a credit crunch” ... a savings tool:  the Wells Fargo Debt Pay Down Solution.  This solution will let customers [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 14:46:25

Got Credit Card debt? You may be in luck…

by Rolfe Winkler, CFA If you’re delinquent on your credit card balances, now may be a good time to pay down that debt ... are being offered deals that forgive 20 to 70 percent of credit card debt… Just as lenders competed ... desperate card companies: After helping to foster the explosive growth of consumer debt in recent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 01:44:51

1 Penny = 1 Billion Dollars

Taking a look at these humorous cartoons about how high gas prices were this summer, ... . We can use that extra money to either pay down our credit card debt, save more money or give our kids ... . Photo Credit: jackslife Advertisement: Real Estate Investing Forums Discuss real estate, network [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 19:44:34

Paying Down Debt In Your Marriage

Debt can be a real strain on any marriage. Today we’ll take a look at how you can work with your spouse to reduce debt together ... accumulate credit card debt. Before you know it, you’ve racked up $50k in consumer debt, not including ... such as an unexpected medical expense or car repair. Don’t skip step 1! It’s #1 for a reason. Step [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 13:12:49

The Paradox of Thrift

Has the economy scared you into cutting back on your spending, paying down your credit cards, getting your budget in order? ... couple profiled in the Journal story: Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt ... with that? Haven’t consumers been told they need to be more responsible about debt and spending - the lesson [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:12:53

Devise your own Credit Repair Plan

by Rob Kosberg One day you realize that you are in a serious personal financial disaster situation ... , and credit card statements, mortgage and insurance records. Locate debt worksheets on the internet ... debt. Decide which credit cards, and loans that you will pay down in order. For the first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:03:41

Will There Be A Second Stimulus Check? I Hope Not.

Man, do I hope not. The first stimulus check cost us $168 billion dollars, ... ; we are already doing that with the bailout. If they want to create a fund to pay for road repair or fixing ... spent - it was either saved or put on a credit card to pay down debt. It was not used to stimulate [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 13:00:23

The Mary Kay truths you find out later

West face of the United States Supreme Court b... Image via Wikipedia From the Pink Truth: "Mary Kay-isms" abound in every Unit, everywhere, USA ... to pay down your credit card debt. How many of these were you told?" So what are the stories?  Go to Pink Truth to find out more.Related articles by ZemantaConsumer Debt Relief Is Aiding Tens [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 02:34:56

THAT'S IT!!!! I am creating my own bailout plan

I woke up the following headlines this morning: * DHL to cut 9500 jobs and close US service centers * Government provides record aid ... dollars in my 401K account and I have had a couple of credit card companies try my patience ... us in the near future. Here is the break down:FINANCIAL HEALTH * Debt - Pay off all my credit [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 00:07:00

Guest Post: Simple Steps to Start Saving

Trisha Wagner is a freelance writer for DestroyDebt.com, a debt community featuring debt forums ... , such as paying off credit card debt or saving money toward a down payment for a car or house [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 14:00:29

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

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

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

Obama wants to do what?

Obama's big plan to "jumpstart the economy" includes enacting a windfall profits tax on the oil companies in order to provide $1, ... it in my IRA or pay down my credit card.But I ask you, why should the oil companies be financing my retirement or paying off my debt?Another plan to help Americans is addressing predatory credit card company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 02:15:00

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