Senate Steineger Addresses Address to AFP Summit

We received this email from State Senator Chris Steineger earlier today, and we wanted to share it with you uncut and unedited ... , huge credit card debt for throw away consumer goods, and driving gas guzzler vehicles exemplify ... . Our government and its people have been living well beyond our means. The increased National debt, the federal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:07:00

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A Plan to Be Debt Free in 2009

Considering the current state of the economy, it’s likely a smart thing to try and rid yourself of any excess debt right now ... out your latest credit card statements, auto loan statements, student loan statements, etc ...  are a bit lower, and are also tax deductible. debt-payoff-plan Some people decide that it’s easier [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 16:10:27

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

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

Manage And Consolidate Your Debt

To date, more and more people are drawing in debt because of many factors, including high inflation in the loss of jobs, ... installment. Great credit card accounts for groceries, gas and other unforeseen shopping items ... debt of more than 1430 billion. An average household is less than 9000 to 12,000 debt. The most [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 12:23:00

After Conceit: Recovering from the Credit Crunch

Wealth is created through an economic sleight of hand ... , but of the future value that people have promised to create. When you pay for groceries with a credit card ... by what we already have. Debt creates real opportunities for equality. Without debt, the impoverished [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 12:29:58

Rebuild your nest egg - 17 moves to secure your future now

Consumer Reports - January 2009 When bad investments happen to good people, there's only one thing to do short of weeping: Turn to Plan B ... and household goods. About 20 percent have paid off most or all of their credit-card debt ... and making choices we'd hoped to avoid. We might have to work harder to slash debt, cut spending [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 22:42:30

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

Why Bad Credit Report Repair and help you.

by Mary Bush Many people suffer with bad credit. Maybe you lost your job and suffered trouble finding a new one or maybe you came ill and couldn’t ... from local debt management companies also as online and from the IRS or anyone who supplies some type ... a home, purchasing a car, getting credit at varies stores or credit card companies and it can still [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:27:10

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

Money Merge Account Analysis Pt 18

One thing I continue to run into are the post of people who claim to use the Money Merge Account, ... my credit card first! Why? When I pay my car off first, that’s another $387 that goes to other debt every month, vs. only about $60 from my credit card being paid off. My mortgage with 26 years left [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:02:52

What is Debt Reduction Credit Card Consolidation?

Amazon.de Widgets Credit cards, some would say, have created a massive debt issue, leading to an increase in the number of people using credit card consolidation and various other forms of debt management. The introduction of credit cards has, without question, been a success story for the financial institutions as the convenience factor has basically pushed the use of paper money into the modern day equivalent of the dark ages!It seems there is nothing we cannot buy with plastic nowadays but, [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 21:07:25

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

What’s Your Story?

When it comes to getting people’s attention, more and more I read that the story matters. And it’s true ... you that Skype helped my German exchange student friends keep in touch with their friends and family ... after using personal finance blogs to feed her love of reading and keep her credit card debt down [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:26:54

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

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

GW's Legacy to America

2001 -> 2008 Price of a Bushel of Corn:  $1.86 -> $4 ... : $208b - $430b Illegal Immigrats in US: 8.4m - 11.9m People without Health Insurance: 39m - 45m Credit Card Debt: $683b - $965b Manufacturing Employment Growth: 3% - -22% Americans in Poverty [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:52:26

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

Every time I think I’ve heard it all, someone pops up with a new way to excuse the fact that their money management is in the crapper. Here are some of my favs: “We got a consolidation loan and paid off our credit cards.” Really ... . Consolidation makes sense when you then work aggressively to repay the debt. But most people don’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:11:44

Danger: Beware Of Payday Loans For Debt Consolidation

By Ozeme J Bonnette For the past two years, the economy has really taken us for a ride. The economic crisis is hurting families at all economic levels. Now it is more critical than ever to be careful with your finances. Eliminating debt requires both consistency and determination. It can be tempting to seek ways to speed up the process. Some people consider taking out a loan to pay off credit cards. Here is one money mistake that you should really avoid. For two years, the economy ha [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 19:02:40

Debt Solutions

I’ve known of quite a number of people who are struggling between debts ... like this or services like this exist in the country, there’s even a government debt consolidation program that of which ... I know of a friend who’s payroll goes directly to his credit card bills plus the loans on the side [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 16:05:53

The Truth about Debt Management Plans

by Jon Ochs In my years of experience in the industry, I have found that most people are looking for a debt relief option that does not exist ... Consolidation: Debt consolidation is, in nearly all cases, a home equity loan or second mortgage ... . Because these programs rarely ever do what they claim, and many credit card companies no longer endorse [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 12:49:13

Pocket Profile: The Finance Buff

This week we spoke with The Finance Buff. His blog was named the Best Finance Blog for People Ready to Save or Invest by the CEO of Wesabe ... percentile! Credit Card Debt: None. Top percentile! What are your two favorite financial products? Why [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:07:27

Debt Elimination

My Auntie Naneth was so depressed because of her credit cards bills ... know what to do. One day our supervisor advised her to apply debt elimination at debtelimination.net. They represent a non-profit debt consolidation company that helps the people nationwide to consolidate [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 21:50:04

Debt Consolidation For Debt Free Life

I used to go out with one of my colleague a lot of times because our children are on the same age level. I never saw her used credit card whenever she purchased something. I thought for a while ... consolidation financial service. They help people in eliminating debt as fast as possible. They provide reduce [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 19:44:13

Credit Card Debt Consolidation In Pittsburgh

It goes w ithout saying that the negotiating alternative is meant for people that have more debt than they can handle.To get debt help today and bec 1 Vote(s) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 07:37:53

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

Funny How It Takes an Economic Meltdown for People to Realize What Works Financially

Is it just me or does anyone else find it "funny" (I don't really find it funny -- actually it's pretty sad) ... to watch your spending and (gasp!) even articles on how carrying a $10,000 credit card balance ... really is a penny earned. Debt really is dangerous. 7. Psmith frequently warned against the perils [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 01:54:25

Can a credit card company take my home or wages?

I have received a number of calls from people who are concerned about just how far a collector can go to get money from them ... : 1. place a lien on property you own 2. seek a wage garnishment 3. levy accounts 4. appoint a receiver ... .  Often people are scared because the debt collector is making a number of threats or implications [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 23:40:32

Treading water

One of my goals for this year is to keep my head above water financially ... before Christmas and we suddenly needed two new tyres for the car, they went on the credit card ... have a great mailing list, and have just released a calendar to assist people to win their war on debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 11:39:00

CR Retirement Survey: Planning ahead may be just as risky as rewarding

The Press - January 12, 2009 In the wake of big investment losses, ... on entertainment. About one-third have cut their credit card use and spent less on groceries and household goods. “When bad investments happen to good people, they have to work harder to slash debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 22:42:30

Choose the Best Asset Management Provider For Maximum Growth

by Mary Bush People often choose to get their assets tracked and their funds managed ... and managers. About the Author: Debt Consolidation News Gold and Platinum Credit Cards [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 12:12:20

A Few Quick Questions -- Divorce Deadlines

There are several issues that have different ending dates in Texas divorces. Here are some that people often wonder about.1 ... to terminate my responsibility?Answer: New debt created by your (ex)spouse after the decree of divorce ... the decree is signed, you are each on your own.Example: If either spouse charges on a credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 06:15:00

Bill Consolidation

Bill Consolidation People have different ways of budgeting their money and it all stemmed up from the person’s attitude towards finance handling ... gadget, shopping online for your needs and using credit cards as your payment. Applying and getting ... ways to consolidate bills in a way that they’ll reduce your debt into one comfortable and convenient [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 03:28:12

Budgeting

Tis the time of the year when many people either make a family budget for the new year or once they start getting their credit card statements in the ... 58 Burns?It’s that time of year again…My Debt-Reduction “Ah-ha” Moment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:50:38

U.S. Debt Consolidtion Company - Right Place To Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt

Amazon.de Widgets Credit card debt is something that over 47 meg Americans are currently experiencing. There has never been a time where so many people are in debt and creditors of unsafe debt are becoming rattling worried most collecting. Delinquent accounts are increasing at unprecedented rates and creditors are thence agreeing to rattling generous debt consolidation in order to collect at least a small proportionality of their money. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 11:12:16

Top Debt Consolidation - Quick And Easy

It is more than likely that you are familiar with the negative aspects of credit cards debt. This would be a good example of unsecured consumer debt ... people probably know how credit card debt occurs, but for those who don’t it simply happens ... into credit cards debt, however that is not all it normally spirals out of control and people are stuck [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 11:12:47

Getting Out Of Credit Card Debt

Now that the nation is fully aware of how much debt we are facing as a country and individuals the time has come for each person to address their own personal finance demons.  The one thing that commonly holds consumers back from achieving their financial goals is high interest credit card debt.  Statistics vary on how much debt each household is currently carrying but the sad truth is many people are living paycheck to paycheck just trying to make ends meet.  When credit card payments [more...]

Date: 2009-09-07 06:00:00

Debt Consolidation For Credit Card Debt

You've probably heard people talk about credit card debt consolidation, but may not know exactly what this refers to. Looking around the Internet, there are plenty of people who want to tell you what it is, according to them, but usually they're trying to sell you a program about it rather than explain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 09:48:07

Debt Consolidation: Don’t Dismiss Consolidation, It Can Help!

Amazon.de Widgets Consolidating Debt is often regarded by many as a sign of personal financial mismanagement when in fact it is quite the opposite as this article outlines.Debt consolidation is often considered a last choice option for people who are struggling with paying their credit card debt. Many believe that to consolidate credit debt is akin to saying that they cannot support themselves. If they were to collect some debt consolidation information, their attitude might change. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 14:00:05

Credit card debt and a bad market are hurting US residents

Today here in the great country the United States of America we are sensing the full blown end product of what a economic slump can do ... in unsecured consumer credit card debt are also the ones who are going through the most problems. People ... about to get out of debt. These methods include the world renowned credit counseling, credit card debt settl [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 00:02:15

Three Easy Steps For Climbing Out Of Debt

Yesterday I read a weeks worth of all the blogs I follow and one spoke about debt, specifically credit card debt. Some people rack up tens of thousands of dollars worth of credit card debt which to me seems ... dodged the credit card trap may still have mortgages, student loans car payments, etc. While debt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 02:54:00

Unsecured Credit Card Debt Consolidation – Is it Possible?

Amazon.de Widgets Debt consolidation companies advertise their ability to condense all of your debts into one bill each month. Sure, that sounds really nice. But is that sort of option even feasible? To you, you are just taking on another debt to get rid of debt. Sounds like a mess of contradictions, does it not?Unsecured credit card debt consolidation has proven to work for many, many people. But, some of us would rather try to remedy our struggles with debt on our own. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 18:07:01

Credit card debt and a bad market are hurting debtors

Recently here in the superpower country the United States of America we are sensing the full blown result of what a economic slump can do ... in unsecured credit card debt are also the ones who are going through the most hardships. People should ... . These methods include the world renowned consumer credit counseling (CCCS), credit card debt settlement [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 16:07:23

Don’t let Credit any Credit Card Company Keep you Down

by Denzel Abintenk Unfortunately it is very normal for people to get themselves into severe debt using their credit cards that they require the ... and quickly find yourself in exactly the same position again. Credit card debt is a vicious circle, once ... which encourages you to spend more. The best way to prevent credit card debt is to be cautious [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:27:27

Getting Out Of Debt The Old Fashioned Way

Many people these days are struggling with debt that they cannot afford ... excessive credit card debt cut up their credit cards. While for some this may be a much needed thing ... there are debt consolidation plans that sometimes result in negotiated lower interest rates and balances [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 21:00:36

Debt Settlement

These are difficult times and it is absolutely common to also find to much people loaded with enough of debt without guarantee and of debts of the credit card. You must know that these debts attract very heavy types of interest and the stiff fines are imposed before delayed payments. It is obvious that one cannot go ignition to pay these debts especially when there are losses of work and many do not have a regular monthly rent. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 17:14:17

The Hidden Costs Of Credit Card Debt Management Services

by William Blake It has become increasingly easy to get yourself into a huge amount of debt quickly. As a result, people trying to eradicate debt they have incurred frequently turn to credit card ... some way to rid themselves of debt. It is important to understand just what credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 07:23:55

Are You Sinking?

It is all too common these days, people suffering from poor financial decisions and ending up in hole that they cannot climb out of. High credit card debt, loans that cannot be paid off and recently more people are losing ... . Credit card debt was our biggest hurdle. But, speaking from experience, we can tell [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 23:21:53

Debt Consolidation

I’m sure that with the bad economy right now, a lot of people are piling up credit card debt in an effort to stay afloat. Credit card debt can quickly get out of hand and become overwhelming, though. That’s why Fast Debt Freedom is here to help with their unsecured debt consolidation plan! Their debt settlement [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 03:42:45

Six Simple Steps to Avoid Credit Problems in a Bad Economy

The New York Times ran a story today that says the next consumer crisis is credit cards — a sobering fact in a nation that has racked up massive amounts of credit card debt. Unfortunately, when times get hard, many people turn to credit cards ... TVs, but about necessities like medical bills. As a result, I dug myself deep into debt [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 23:20:31

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