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Stop the Insanity of Christmas Debt This Year
Submitted by AndrewLinus  (personalfinancebythebook.com)

If the following sentence sets off high anxiety in your life, this post is for you. It is November and Christmas is next month. Do you want to join the spirit of the season but the debt from last...

Article | Nov 4, 2009 | Views: 59 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, christmas

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Does any Type of Debt Scare you?
Submitted by StephenDraper  (www.banks.com)

There are some people who are scared to even hear the word “debt.” Does this sound like you? This is actually a good thing. If you are aware of what debt can do to your finances you will...

Article | Oct 30, 2009 | Views: 43 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt

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The truth about free credit scores
Submitted by ktexas  (articles.moneycentral.msn.com)

Though the credit bureaus must give you free annual reports, their important numbers will cost you. Now 3 sites offer free peeks at those scores, but how helpful are they?

Article | Oct 26, 2009 | Views: 58 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, personal finance, credit scores, equifax, experian, fair isaac, transunion, credit reporting bureaus, credit reports

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How to Deal with Car Loan Debt
Submitted by StephenDraper  (www.banks.com)

Did you take out a loan to buy your car? There is nothing wrong with this – it is something that many people do everyday. Just remember that car loan debt is just like any other kind. You have to...

Article | Oct 21, 2009 | Views: 65 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, car loan, car loan debt

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Can a Good Budget help you solve your Debt Dilemma?
Submitted by StephenDraper  (www.banks.com)

Paying off debt is a way of life. Most people have to do get into debt to advance their life. While there is nothing wrong with this, you need to remember that too much debt can definitely be a bad...

Article | Oct 14, 2009 | Views: 59 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, bankruptcy, budget

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Overspending on Debit Cards Is a Boon for Banks
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

This is a good article on the issue of overdraft fees and legislation to force banks to take steps that will help consumers avoid overdraft fees. Some disturbing stats mentioned in the article:...

Article | Sep 9, 2009 | Views: 100 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, banks, checking accounts, banking industry, debit cards, overdraft fees, banking regulation, nsf fees

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The new math of FICO credit scores
Submitted by ktexas  (articles.moneycentral.msn.com)

Those with small blemishes on their record should benefit from the FICO 08 scoring change, while high-risk borrowers and those who "piggyback" are the likely losers.

Article | Sep 5, 2009 | Views: 95 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banking, credit score, debt, credit, personal finance, loans, fico, credit rating

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Making the Most of Zero-Percent Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Submitted by ktexas  (blogs.wsj.com)

Although 0% balance-transfer offers are fairly rare from credit-card issuers these days, people with good credit may be able to use them to pay down debt. But should they?

Article | Aug 31, 2009 | Views: 171 | Comments: 2 
Tags: interest rates, debt, credit, credit cards, balance transfers

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Maybe It’s Time to Change Credit Cards
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

On Thursday, the first of a set of new rules went into effect resulting from the landmark credit card legislation earlier this year. Many credit card companies rushed to hike rates and increase...

Audio | Aug 22, 2009 | Views: 121 | Comments: 0 
Tags: interest rates, rewards, debt, credit cards, personal finance, fees, credit card rewards, cash back

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In The News: Debt and The College Student
Submitted by sharonsecor  (bestcashcow.com)

Today's economic circumstances present significant challenges to college students and graduates. Fortunately, the federal government has stepped in to provide assistance with new programs that...

Article | Jul 17, 2009 | Views: 92 | Comments: 0
Tags: debt, college, finance, personal, loans, student, loan, repayment, forgiveness

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Credit card rewards help foil recession
Submitted by ktexas  (www.bankrate.com)

Tough economic times are changing the way Americans collect and redeem credit card rewards program points.

Article | Jul 11, 2009 | Views: 110 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, credit, credit cards, money, personal finance, finance, reward credit cards, recession, card, saving, spending

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10 purchases not to put on credit cards
Submitted by ktexas  (marketplace.publicradio.org)

Certain types of purchases can be red flags to credit-card companies watching for signs of consumers with questionable finances.

Article | Jul 10, 2009 | Views: 123 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, credit, credit cards, money, personal finance, finance

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Mortgage Defaults: Many Are Intentional, Study Finds
Submitted by ktexas  (www.time.com)

Up to 26% of U.S. homeowners who stop paying their mortgage may be doing so intentionally, not because they can't make the payments but because they don't want to put money into a house that's...

Article | Jul 7, 2009 | Views: 82 | Comments: 0 
Tags: mortgage, mortgages, economy, housing, real estate, housing bubble, debt, housing market, recession, defaults



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