Selecting A Credit Counselor; Asking The Right Questions.

When you find yourself thinking about using a credit counseling service, you need to be very careful. You need someone who will help you, not just some pushy sales associate who wants only to sign you up for their service.You are about to place your financial life in someone else's... Read More

How to Get Money When You Are Broke

(Money You Don't Have to Pay Back) 1. One way to get money is to have a yard sale and sell itemsthat you are getting ready to toss away because you don't wantthem any longer. 2. You can always gather shells at the beach and polish and turninto jewelry. 3.... Read More

The Effects of Consumer Debt

Consumer Borrowing Consumer borrowing in the UK has now crashed through the £1 trillion barrier. 80% of this is due to credit card borrowing, loans and mortgages. How are people managing to handle their debt and what effect is debt having on families today?The National Consumer Council reports that 6... Read More

Debt and Your Dreams

You may not realize what that credit card bill is doing to you?Bob is a 27 year old truck driver. He dropped out of college after one year and got a job. With hard work and good luck, he is making about $35,000 a year. Bob is passionate about remaining... Read More

Eight Ways to Consolidate Debt

Next to winning the lottery, a debt consolidation loan is a debtor's dream. With one monthly payment and a fixed monthly payment schedule, you can actually see an end to those monthly payments.In reality, consolidating bills isn't always easy. If you have a lot of debt, it can be hard... Read More

Are You Beating Up On Yourself About Debt?

When you hear the word "debt", whats the first thought or feeling that comes to you? For most people debt is "bad" or it becomes the "enemy" and is something that should be avoided like the plague.Having debt does not make you a bad person. The more a situation is... Read More

Dont Let The Good Times Bury You

It is vital to get rid of debt while things are going well. Yet the opposite is usually the case. Human nature is such that when we find ourselves living in good times, we let down our defenses. With our lives going great we seem to make the worst decisions.... Read More

Debt Consolidation and Personal Finances: Learn the Truth!

An inability to manage credit, growing debt and bankruptcy are all major problems today. On an average day, over 8,000 people file bankruptcy in the United States alone. The Internet is rife with companies that promise help and salvation; to the uninitiated, their words and assurances prey upon those wanting... Read More

UK Debt When Moving Abroad

The idea of moving abroad to escape debt seems to be more of a common practice these days. People with failed businesses or swamped in debt seem to think moving abroad will give them a fresh start, free from debt and allow them to build a new life.It became obvious... Read More

Bankruptcy - The Easy Option?

Incredibly, since the changes in the bankruptcy law in April 2004, debtors are more likely to petition for their own bankruptcy rather than their creditors! You would think that most people who have been threatened with the prospect of being made Bankrupt would be riddled with fear of the possibility.... Read More

In The News:


BNET

FTC Unveils Law Banning Up-Front Fees From Some Debt-Relief Companies
Wall Street Journal
The law, which begins to take effect in September, would bar companies that sell debt-relief services over the phone from charging up-front fees. ...
FTC cracks down on debt-relief companiesWashington Post (blog)
FTC Bans Advance Fees at Debt Relief CompaniesBaltimore Sun (blog)
Leading Debt Relief Firm Supports FTC Ban on Up-Front FeesPR Newswire (press release)
Plain Dealer -eCreditDaily.com -Connecticut Watchdog (blog)
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PBS (blog)

The Inception of New Debt Relief Programs Helps Consumers Get Out of Credit ...
Marketwire (press release)
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - Throughout history debt relief has evolved and recently the industry has undergone a dramatic change due to ...
Time to settle up? BewareTampabay.com
Debt Settlement and Consumer Credit Counseling – Which Is Your Best OptionSplash Press Release (press release)
Debt Resolution Company Settles $114 Million in Debt in First QuarterPR Web (press release)
I-Newswire.com (press release) -Loans and Credit
all 33 news articles »

Bankrate.com

7 simple ways to defeat debt denial
Bankrate.com
A simple filing system ensures you pay your bills on time, suggests Kevin Gallegos, vice president of Freedom Debt Relief, a debt settlement company in ...

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OVLG Gaining New Heights with Successful Debt Reduction
Newswire Today (press release)
It has been providing and continues to provide successful debt relief to the debt-stricken consumers. Oak View Law Group has established itself as a ...

and more »

The State

CONSUMER FINANCE: Auto Sales Are Top Consumer Complaint
Wall Street Journal
2 position from third place last year as more consumers faced troubles with mortgage-related fraud, debt-relief services, predatory lending and illegal or ...
Top Consumer Complaints in 2009New York Times (blog)
Coloradans No. 1 scam complaint: Appliance rebate offerDenver Post
Financial woes overshadow list of top 10 consumer complaintsWalletPop (blog)
Pittsburgh Post Gazette -KGO-TV
all 37 news articles »

Exploring Different IRS Tax Debt Relief Options For IRS Debt Settlement
Granite Bay Press Tribune
By apoul62 It's about time to explore different IRS tax debt relief strategies in case you have got yourself into significant tax dues. ...

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Marchant pulls support for medical debt relief bill
The Hill (blog)
Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Texas) this week withdrew his support for legislation to prevent paid medical debts from ...


Survey: Many hospital patients in dark about debt-relief options
Indianapolis Business Journal
The non-scientific assessment does not appear to be drawn from a random sample of residents, meaning Hoosiers with hospital debt may have been more likely ...

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Credit Card Debt Settlement - Why Credit Card Companies Are Making Debt ...
I-Newswire.com (press release)
Considering bankruptcy is a bad situation for both the creditor and consumer, new debt relief methods have been introduced to the market one of which is ...
Obama Credit Card Reform Act - How To Take Advantage And Get Out Of Credit ...I-Newswire.com (press release)

all 8 news articles »

Scam watch
Los Angeles Times
The money will be used to reimburse victims of Mutual Consolidated Savings, which used an aggressive telemarketing campaign to pitch phony debt relief ...

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