Is it just us, or does it seem that America, in general, is addicted to debt? Just call us the credit nation, from the highest levels of government all the way down to Main Street USA. America and Americans are obsessed with credit and rely on debt every day. Even as the nation and its […]
Paying off Debt: Highest Interest or Smallest Amount?
You’ve got a little extra money and want to destroy some debt. But which should you pay off first – the smallest debt, or the one with the highest interest rate? Questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Just click the “comment” link below to sound off.
Debt Consolidation Loans Becoming More Common
The housing slump has sent home values plummeting, and it has left an ever-growing number of homeowners upside down in their mortgage loans: They now owe more on their mortgage than what their homes are worth. This unfortunate economic reality has led a growing number of consumers to debt consolidation loans to help reduce the […]
Debt Consolidation for People With Bad Credit
Debt consolidation is getting more popular as more people are struggling with finances. If you want to get onboard, but you have bad credit, there may be some help available. Finance companies are under pressure to find new ways to get customers. Early in 2011, at least two of them, Wells Fargo and Citibank, announced […]
Resolutions 2011 – Paying Off Debt
Did you resolve to get in better shape financially this year? One way to do it is to shed some of that unsightly debt. Have any other “Reduct the Debt” tips for our readers? We’d love to hear your ideas. Just click the “comment” link below and tell us your plans…
Debt Relief Agencies – 5 Things You Need to Know
If you’ve got trouble with debt, you may want to find professional help. Have questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Just use the comment link below to contact us. And remember, your email address will NEVER be published on this site, even though it is required in order to post a comment […]
Consolidate Your Debt – You’ll Be Glad You Did
One of the often ignored side-effects of being in debt over your head is paralysis – the inability to take action to change your circumstances. Most people struggle trying to make the many monthly payments they are responsible for and are unaware that a debt consolidation loan could be their solution. If this is you, […]
Borrowing Equity in Your House to Consolidate Debt
Like many people these days, you may be having problems with your monthly bills. As economic times get hard, interest rates rise. This makes your credit card payments go up. Not only do the payments rise, but you pay less on your balance. This makes it much harder to pay them off. What was once […]