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Debt Settlement Companies: The Still and Ever Present Danger
Filed under: CreditDebt settlement companies can be very useful tools when it comes to reining in an out-of-control debt spiral. Unfortunately, a number of individuals, some criminal and unethical,...
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Paying Off Your Debt: One Man's Struggle With Credit Card Debt
Filed under: Credit, Debt, Credit CardsIt's a familiar time of year for many of us: We're making New Year's resolutions, even as we're getting hit with the annual holiday shopping hangover. Many of us...
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Payoff.com Helps People Achieve Goals, Fund Dreams, In a Crowd
Filed under: Technology, CreditIn this age of social media, Payoff.com makes a lot of sense. That comment isn't an endorsement, nor am I about to embark on a snarky post. I'm just saying that the...
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10 Things Bank Customers Have to Be Happy About in 2011
Filed under: Banking, Checking AccountsIn a lot of ways, 2010 ended up being a pretty good year for anyone with a bank account. For instance, the Federal Reserve stepped in and offered up some...
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Paying Off Your Debt: How One Woman Paid Off $30,000 in Credit Card Debt
Filed under: CreditThis is the second installment in our Paying Off Your Debt series that looks at how real people beat their debt for good. Lori Meyer has been debt-free for more than two years. For...
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Nine Cheap Ways to Get Into Shape
Filed under: Health CareSo we're deep into the month of January, and if you're like me, you've already fallen off the wagon when it came to your New Year's resolution to lose weight. But maybe some...
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Five Ways to Stretch Your Money on a Lean Budget
Filed under: Credit, DealsThe sluggish economy is still a cloud over many of our heads. And for those still unemployed, paying a mortgage on an underwater house or desperate to get out from under...
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Survey Finds That Being in Debt Is No Fun
Filed under: CreditBeing in debt isn't fun. While that's hardly groundbreaking news, that's the bottom line of a survey released last week by GreenPath Debt Solutions. Obvious or not, the survey still...
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Paying Off Your Debt: How One Woman Climbed Out of a $46,000 Hole
Filed under: Credit, DebtThis is the third installment in our Paying Off Your Debt series that looks at how real people beat their debt for good. Sandy Reid, 41, got into debt the way a lot of people...
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Paying Off Your Debt: Woman Gets Part-Time Job for Full-Time Debt
Filed under: CreditThis is the fourth installment in our Paying Off Your Debt series that looks at how real people beat their debt for good. Gerri Helms, 61, was nursing wounds from a divorce, up to...
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Five Lame Excuses for Not Saving Money
Filed under: Retirement, Economizer, How to Save MoneyWhy aren't we saving more money? According to a Harris Poll released early this month, 27% of Americans have no personal savings and 34% have...
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Divorce and Debt: What You Owe and What You Don't
Filed under: Credit, Family Money, Divorce By the time Cherie Kerr and her ex-husband finally went their separate ways, her ex had run up $89,000 in debt during the divorce proceedings alone. She knew...
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The Three Worst Things You Can Say to a Mortgage Lender
Filed under: Real EstateBuying a house, to put it mildly, is hard. There are a rash of decisions to be made, from deciding what community you want to live in and choosing a real estate agent to...
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The Three Worst Things You Can Say to an Auto Lender
Filed under: Credit, Family Money, Travel, Car BuyingHeading to the car lot to pick out a new ride can be a lot of fun. Talking to the auto lender, however, can feel a bit like a hostage negotiation....
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The Three Worst Things You Can Say to a Financial Aid Officer
Filed under: Financial AidWhile some parents may be thrilled to help their teenagers plan and pack up for college, other moms and dads are having something closer to an anxiety attack. It's not just...
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Woman Uses $10,000 From Debt Solutions Contest to Get Back on Track
Filed under: CreditCheree Miller has a cautionary tale for anyone in debt -- and for anyone without an emergency fund. Miller, 52, lives in London, Ark., (population 925) with her live-in,...
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The Three Worst Things to Say When Asking for a Personal Loan
Filed under: Credit, Credit ScoreLanding a personal loan has never really been easy, but since the recession began, it's been harder than ever, despite the fact that some types of lending, like auto...
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How to Avoid the Latest Bank Fees
Filed under: BankingIn case you hadn't noticed yet, you will sooner or later: Bank fees are changing. In fact, in just the past week alone, JPMorgan Chase has received a lot of ink from personal...
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Three Critical Things You Need to Know About Emergency Funds
Filed under: BankingEveryone talks about how important it is to have an emergency fund, but few people talk about what kind of emergency fund that should be. After all, there's a big difference between...
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Banking Online? The Five Worst Mistakes You Can Make
Filed under: Technology, BankingMany consumers have been banking online for some time now, so the last thing you probably think you might need is a refresher course on just what boneheaded things you...
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