What Are The Major Benefits Of A Credit Card Debt Settlement Program?
45th Street, Manhattan, New York City Image via Wikipedia Debt Settlement is becoming one of the best systems for consumers to reach debt ... settlement as a means to get out of debt is due to the hard economic predicament we are currently going ... debt is something that can seriously weigh down on Americans monthly finances, and debt settlement [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 19:51:57
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Best Web Sites to Learn About Consumer Law Issues -- Our Chicago Consumer Attorneys Can Assist You in Your Lemon Law, Predatory Lending, Auto and RV Fraud, Unfair Debt Collection, Unfair Wage Practices Claims and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuits
[ consumer%20protection%20m-Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Attorneys%20--%20Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Lawyers%20--%20Chicago%20Class%20Act ... more trouble Managing credit card debt Stopping eviction, lockouts and utility shut-offs ... consolidation options How to find effective credit counseling agencies Alternatives to filing bankrupt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 18:28:31
2008's Best of FIRE Finance
#fullpost{display:inline;} ... Credit Cards» Four Quick Ways to Build A Strong Credit Rating» Risks Of Cash Advances And Payday Loans [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 04:59:00
Debt Consolidation Education
It is always best that before venturing into anything you get educated first to know the ins and outs of any transaction. When getting loans and applying for credit cards more often then agent will just tell ... that are there to help each creditor. They will educate you about debt consolidation, help you manage medical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 03:56:00
Sunday Review #52 - From Eating on $1 A Day to Teaching Kids about Saving Money
#fullpost{display:inline;} ... DirectGas Credit Card - Discover Open RoadWorld's Largest Ice Santa ClausNovember's Best of FIRE Finance [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 04:59:00
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
Avoid ‘Stuff’ Overload: Give Your Time Instead
I love my friends and family, but I don’t like giving them gifts. Wait, that didn’t come out right ... is best done in the presence of loved ones. So rather than shop ‘til your credit limit pops, make a beautiful card pledging a few hours of your dedicated time. Help, smiles and conversation - it’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 12:00:27
Ages 3 and up!
Hello, My name is Esther and I am sisters to Hazel. Do you know Hazel?This is me waiting at the gate for my friends Violet and Ruby ... . They will deduct 10% when processed for a credit card or refund the 10% if you use paypal.How cool ... icing on.Jodie knowed I like cooking so she buyed me my very own mixer and it is the best mixer ever [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 06:55:00
Kroszner Resigns From Fed Board of Governors
The following is the full text of the Fed’s statement on Randall Koszner’s resignation. The PDF of his resignation letter is here. Randall S ... and credit card customers. We will miss the keen insight, and good humor that he brought to our deliberations. I wish him the best as he returns to the University of Chicago.” Kroszner, 46 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 10:33:00
What If You Can’t Pay All Your High Priority Debts
by Ian Pelham Although individual priorities may vary, ... I can pay my credit cards.” Not a good idea at all. Virtually every strategy to keep your home ... strategies for dealing with debt problems discussed throughout this course. Occasionally, though it is best [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 18:55:18
Investigating Expressive Sony Plasma TVs
When you are buying a Sony plasma television though, you should know of what to look for ... - even if it is in the form of your credit card. In short the Sony 50C1 television has a widescreen ... TV speakers with a unique...Tips to Shop For The Best Laptop If you’re in the market for a brand new [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 16:51:04
Best Web Sites to Learn About Consumer Law Issues -- Our Chicago Consumer Attorneys Can Assist You in Your Lemon Law, Predatory Lending, Auto and RV Fraud, Unfair Debt Collection, Unfair Wage Practices Claims and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuits
[ consumer%20protection%20m-Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Attorneys%20--%20Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Lawyers%20--%20Chicago%20Class%20Act ... get them into even more trouble Managing credit card debt Stopping eviction, lockouts and utility ... while you get back on your feet. When you cannot ignore a particular debt without serious [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:18:05
Slacker Radio slides onto the iPhone
Updated 1/14/08 at 12:16 a.m. with U.S.-only service details. Slacker on iPhone (Credit: CNET) Leave it to Apple to make Slacker look like a.. ... it's Apple's doing and not Slacker's, we miss the app's ability to cache songs onto a Micro SD card ... tasks. The next best thing Slacker can offer is to resume playing your station when you reopen the app [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:03:02
Carnival of 20-Something Finances: "Viral Pictures" edition.
Goooooooooood morning my fellow PF readers and bloggers! ... , and in depth, review of credit card goodness. It's a long one, but you'll come away a lot smarter ... company, and penned a NY Times best-seller! Come again? Hilary Green gives us the Cars Under $25,000 [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 10:32:00
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
Book Review and Giveaway: Good Deals & Smart Steals
By Lynn Truong Good Deals & Smart Steals: ... receipts, avoid paying credit card interest, always comparison-shop, and takes advantage of savings ... offers hundreds of ideas for getting the best value for your money on every kind of purchase. I've also [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 16:59:03
TransFS - Credit Card Processing Comparison
TransFS can help you save money on business financial services. Comparison Shop and bid providers against each other to get the best deal. Shopping for financial services is now as easy as buying an airline ticket on Travelocity or Priceline! http://transfs.com/ [more...]
Date: 2009-09-28 09:43:05
Most Popular on Consumerism Commentary: December 2008
One of the best methods of reading Consumerism Commentary and staying up-to-date with the latest articles and posts is through RSS subscription ... , November 2008 The Schwab Bank Invest First Visa Signature Credit Card (by Smithee) FNBO Direct Drops [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 04:24:45
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
Meijer Deals Week of 1/11/09
Meijer Deals Week of 1/11/09 by Deal Seeking Mom on January 14, 2009 photo credit: James Jordan Meijer is running a great promotion this week! There’s a long list ... Meijer gift card free! Thanks to Briana at Bargain Briana for compiling a list of the best deals [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:53:04
Daily Links: Twitter Time Edition
I think that maybe I finally have this Twitter thing figured out. Though I’ve had an account for a while, I’ve never really known what to do with it ... payment can be a useful guide for cardholders, the article says, but it’s a much better deal ... of influence on how quickly that debt gets paid. Research found that as suggested minimums drop, actual [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:00:12
How security compliance became important
Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen some downright amazing changes in business. Looking back to when I was a child growing up in Bishop, California ... credit, and only for orders that had to be shipped from far off locations such as Los Angeles or Salmon ... be called if a theft had occurred, and take a report obtaining any evidence of the crime right [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 22:54:44
Stealing from You A Specialty
I admit that I can still be astonished. When I watched ‘60 Minutes’ last night I saw a big surprise report that I was right all along about oil ... on what was destroying family finances, credit and prices of absolutely everything ... crops would be worth months in advance, so that factories could lock in the best price for raw [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 19:40:36
Two Slideshows We'd Watch Again And Baggage Fee Shenanigans
With so much travel news flying around, we don't always have time to give every story big play. Here's more of the day's news, in brief ... . · Everyone Absolutely Loves This Video of Tokyo WorldHum · Monocle Magazine's Travel Top 50: Put your credit card in a glass of water and lock it in the freezer before watching this 10-minute [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:00:48
Charlie Rose interviews Walmart CEO Lee Scott
Great interview here. Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is known to be a data monster when it comes to retail ... at a just-in-time manner instead of buying ahead due to limited credit and business down. -Similar behavior most ... are reporting sales down too, pressures across for anyone who produces for homes (towels, bed sheets [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:55:26
Avoiding Bankruptcy
Avoiding Bankruptcy completely would be best for anyone considering the options, however in some cases, ... to attain a loan again, for example, and it will in fact stay in big red letters on your credit report ... would be speaking with a credit counselor. They have the ability in helping you possibly consolidate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:11:52
How To Contact Creditors To Help With Credit Repair
Good credit has become nearly a necessity these days. Credit has become almost essential to buying a car or a home ( ... a problem because you’d be surprised at what kind of credit repair you can accomplish by being ... out of embarrassment or even fear. Unfortunately, it’s best to deal with the problem immediately [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:57:12
Asset and Income Rentals - Borrowing Trouble at Usurous Rates
This was originally published in 2005, but is one facet of the meltdown that is still going on, unfortunately ... it up over a period of time, or they want to know where and how you got it. Most loans should not require a large amount of assets - A paper loans, the best loans of all, want one to two months Principal [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:46:07
Credit Card for College Students
Good day everyone! How are you? Me, I just got home from school and I am kinda tired because my last subject for this morning is Math and since I ... about this website that lets college dudes and girls apply for their credit cards fast and easy ... more about their great service on credit cards application. Let's take a stand and be an adult now! After [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 03:29:09
Personal Finance Tips
by Jim Parker 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 ... finance. Personal finance includes topics like budgeting, retirement, savings and debt management ... you end up with debt. To gain balance in your personal finances you need to be debt free. This comes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:01:49
Ask the M-Network: What to do if you’re deep in debt
Last week the M-Network rolled out a new feature: Ask the M-Network. This week, we’re going to answer a question about debt from one of my readers ... to know if this is credit card debt or some other debt - there is a big difference. If credit card debt, then you might want to think about going to a consolidation company who can work on your behalf [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:00:07
Green Your City Breaks
When you think of eco-travel, visiting the world’s biggest cities is not usually what springs to mind. You might think of volunteering on an organic farm, camping in a yurt or tipi in the Welsh valleys, or staying in an eco-lodge in Australia’s Daintree rainforest. But a weekend trip to New York, Paris or Melbourne? Not so much [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 12:00:54
10 Ways to Get Out of Debt on the Road to Financial Freedom
Debt is a word that has many negative connotations attached to it simply because it is the number one reason the vast majority of people are facing ... to into debt. Banks, mortgage lenders, credit card companies, pay day loan services, and car loan ... you are working your way out of debt. 4. Credit Cards – Credit card debt is a leading cause [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:24:23
Things You Tend Not To Spend Much Time Thinking Seriously About When Making A Decision To Relocate
I have had this item on my blogging to-do list for probably 18 months now, without attempting to address it ... accounts and getting local credit cards. You see, your check - or should I say cheque? - drafted ... s start with credit history, something discussed in this blog a long time ago. Or, rather, your lack [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:29:06
Couldn’t Help But Comment (011309, Morning)
The New York Times wouldn’t be in serious financial trouble if, instead of inventing stories to hurt people it didn’t like, it had employed more on-the-scene reporting like this (HT Taranto at Best of the Web) over the past seven years (bolds are mine): A car arrived (at Shifa Hospital in Gaza) with more patients [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:13:07
Going cashless - against the grain
Forever the contrarian, it seems. While others are opting for cash only transactions to avoid credit card balances, I am doing just the opposite. I have streamlined my wallet to include only my ID, one credit card, an ATM/Debit card ... the handling of tainted and/or counterfeit billsAnd of course, some of the cons might be:Credit card [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:05:00
Study: Americans Overwhelmingly Demand Simple Communications
Siegel+Gale recently completed a year long study of 1,214 American homeowners and investors that shows huge demand for simple, ... in the current financial crisis. Moreover, 63% of those surveyed feel that “banks, mortgage lenders ... interest in taking out a loan, and a 63% increased interest in applying for a credit card [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:11:03
Cash in those bank rewards travel points!
Kudos to the Wall Street Journal for pointing out yesterday an important side effect of the financial problems of Citigroup and other banks: Credit-card rewards programs are vanishing, especially for travel. On March 1, Citibank will make a key change to its ThankYou Rewards program for its credit-card holders. You'll have to spend [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:57:23
Billshrink Cuts Cell Phone, Credit Card Bills
Billshrink's spatious offices at Redwood City's port A recession is the perfect time to launch an online service that saves ... mission is simple: save real money, right away from your cell phone and credit cards bills. “ ... . “It’s highly personalised,” adds Pham. Same thing with credit cards: enter your usage profile [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:44:06
US Negotiating to Backstop BofA Purchase of Merrill
Now we know why John Thain was so eager to sell Merrill. That comment isn't entirely fair (the deterioration in the securities firm took place in the fourth quarter, while the sale was negotiated in September). But directionally, the former Merrill chief saw the downside risks and did what was best for the firm [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:47:34
Top 10 Trends In Managing Small Business Finances in 2009
There’s not much good news to report on the financial front as we move into 2009. Layoffs are occurring at breakneck speed and “out of business” signs are in high demand for many small business owners. Overall, the landscape is different than it has been for a long time, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 08:12:29
Oprah’s Best Life Financial Webinar w/ Suze Orman
Oprah’s Best Life webinar featuring personal finance guru Suze Orman will be taking questions from viewers about money matters, ... to make debt reduction a top priority. Your indebtedness is the second most important factor for FICO ... your score to decrease, so be cautious about taking on new debt. This includes thinking twice [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 19:38:01
household budgeting and more
Are you also finding ways on household budgets? Well then, worry no more! www.eliminate-credit-card-debt-now.com is here to help those who are wanting to get out of credit card debt, even debts on different financial institution or organizations. With so many tempting available ways to apply for loans [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:08:05
Recession-Proof Your Lifestyle
If you’ve been paying attention to the media, you know that the long talked about recession is upon us ... Economy Make the switch to cash for your household purchases, or use one credit card for everything ... on high interest credit cards monthly. 4. Limit Your Media Exposure Newspaper The media survives [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:28:39
Happy New Year! (yes I know it’s mid January)
Happy New Year! (yes I know it’s mid January) Filed Under (Debt, Debt Consolidation) by Alan on January-15-2009 Happy New Year! ... , so I have a whole lot less credit card debt than I had before which means lower monthly payments.I should ... the debt away - however without it it seems like nothing is getting done. No extra money [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:07:00
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
A Glimpse at Future Credit Card Statements
Every Tuesday, Smithee presents an article about his own experiences with credit cards and observations about the credit card industry ... on Credit Card Reforms: ...Citibank Suspects High-Risk Activity in My Credit Card Account: ...Credit Card Suspended for Merchant Database Breach: ...Consumer Reports: Best and Worst Credit Card Issuers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:02:01
Best 0% APR Credit Cards
Gone are the days when you couldn’t walk to your mail box without a credit card offering 0% on balance transfers or 0% on purchases hitting you in the face. With the recent credit crisis and all the bank failures, credit card issuers are holding onto their cards tighter and tighter. Despite the climate, there are still many 0% APR credit cards [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 12:09:25
Bad Credit Repair Tips & Advice
When it comes to trying to get a new car or a new house, there is nothing worse than having bad credit ... , there is such a thing as Bad Credit Repair. Starting Off Smart Of course, the best thing to do is to avoid getting ... is now to repair your credit profile so that when you need the help of a loan or credit card [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:22:09
50 Ways to Budget Travel and Save Money on Vacations
Wouldn’t you want to travel more often without breaking the bank? What if I told you that instead of planning one family trip a year, you can go twice with the same budget? If you are at all interested, read on to find out how you can do simple things to save money next time you go on vacation! Airfares [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:00:17
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