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Advice: Is Debt Consolidation the Answer?

The recession brought with it plenty of commercials for debt consolidation companies that targeted people struggling to pay their bills. How do you know if it would really help?Gir asks about debt consolidation over o…
Bouncing Back from Bankruptcy: Myths, Truths and Tips

This time last year, I was knee-deep in my bankruptcy proceedings. Having racked up medical bills in the six figures, other obligations, and working on a measly teacher's salary, I had no choice but to file for Chapter 7…
Visualizing America's National Debt

Our friends at the Billshrink.com Blog are always creating really terrific visuals to explain a multitude of finance concepts. Their most recent image breaks down the U.S.'s national debt into an easy-to-und…
The Credit CARD Act: A Reality Check for Indebted Americans

Our countdown to the Credit CARD Act continues with news from WalletPop about how the coming legislation will affect consumers' monthly statements. Starting Feb. 22, credit card providers will be required to disclose…
Myths Versus Facts: Credit Card Usage and Debt

Our friends over at the Billshrink.com blog have done it again with this informative article busting some common myths about credit card usage and consumer debt. Check out the original post here By: Jonathan Ri…
Would You Let Someone Else Pay Off Your Debt?

I saw this article on CNN.com about a woman whose husband paid off her very substantial student loan debt- double-digit kind of substantial. It's a very sweet little story about how she was up front from the beginnin…
The Top Credit Card Myths — Part II

Welcome back to our discussion on credit card myths, as covered in a recent article in The Washington Post. Be sure to check out yesterday's post, where we covered our first two myths. Moving on... MYTH: Responsible…
The Top Credit Card Myths — Part I

Even though credit cards are such a huge part of our economy, there are still a lot of misconceptions out there about the history, present, and future of the credit industry. Here are the top two myths about credit ca…
Getting Out of Debt — Individuals & The Government

I have been attempting to pay off my last credit card (from Chase), and I actually thought I had done so with my last paycheck. I paid the balance in its entirety, then got another bill yesterday for just over $6. I…
5 Types of Debt to Avoid

Image Source We've all heard about avoiding debt if possible, such as racking up credit card debt. And when going into debt that's necessary like student loans or mortgages, only take out the minimum that you need and…