Bankruptcy - The New Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne's book The Scarlet Letter states in Chapter 2, "On the breast of her gown, in fine red cloth, surrounded with an elaborate embroidery and fantastic flourishes of gold thread, appeared the letter A." The letter A stood for the word adulterer and represented one of the worst insults in society. One would have thought that today we are... Read More

Bankruptcy Your Best Bet?

Filing bankruptcy is a common practice among the U.S. Over 2 million people file for bankruptcy every year. So many families today are swimming in debt, which is not surprising with the amount of credit that is being offered. If you pay your bills, you're given the opportunity to run up more bills. For young people, this is often too... Read More

How to Protect Yourself: Debt Collections

So you are getting collection calls? You're desk is full of unpaid bills. You dread answering the phone. You are having trouble sleeping at night because you are worrying about a bunch of bills. You feel depressed. Does any of this sound familiar? If it does then, maybe this article can help you.First of all you need to realize that... Read More

Mr. Cheapies Frugal Budget Tips

So you feel like a hamster spinning your wheel? The faster you run, the faster the wheel spins. Just when you get a raise, you notice the price of hamster wheels jumps!Mr. Cheapie is here with his super-charged budget-cutting tips.One of the biggest wastes of money is restaurant meals. You can cook a meal at home for about 2 cents... Read More

How to Deal with Bill Collectors

So you've screwed up. You're drowning in debt. Maybe the credit card was burning a hole in your pocket and you just had to get the HDTV. Or maybe you or a family member had a medical emergency while you we laid off. It doesn't matter to your creditors; they lent you the money and now they want it back.The... Read More

Credit Card Debt Freedom is Possible

Credit card debt have you drowning financially? You're not alone. The average American household carries $9,205 in credit card debt, according to CardWeb, an online industry tracker. Not managed properly, this debt can come to eat up all of your disposable income leaving little or nothing for bare necessities. Some people in this situation respond by charging more but that... Read More

Dont Drown Your Debts, Manage Them!

Are you among the millions of people who have found themselves unable to make even the minimum payments on credit cards and other unsecured debts? If so, there is relief in sight. It is no longer necessary to keep paying constantly but never really make any progress towards reducing or eliminating your debts. You can manage your debts, reduce the... Read More

Debt Elimination 2

The First Step To Debt EliminationRegardless of your personal and financial circumstances, your education and your background, the chances are the first step you need to take in debt elimination has to take place in your mind. The Western mindset, especially in the US and UK, is firmly fixed on consumer debt. It is the way you have been reared... Read More

The Human Side - Debt Stress

In all the technical discussion you hear about credit card debt, the best ways to manage it and pay it off and all the rest, one thing goes largely ignored. Credit card debt is extremely stressful, and can have a very negative effect on your life, if you let it. It's as bad as an addiction, always hanging over... Read More

Credit Counseling or Bankruptcy: Which is Best for You?

People often get to a place where they simply can't pay their bills, especially in today's economy which is not particularly sympathetic toward the poor or even the middle class. Inflation has impacted nearly every facet of daily life including food, gas, rent, clothes, utility bills and more. At the same time, salaries, especially in the lower ranges, have utterly... Read More

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Whatever You Do....Dont Save Money!

No, that's not a misprint. Even though falling interest rates... Read More

How to Deal with Bill Collectors

So you've screwed up. You're drowning in debt. Maybe the... Read More

Slowing Spending - The Key To Your Debt Plans Success

Anyone who embarks on a debt reduction program should know... Read More

British Families and Debt

There is current concern from the Bank of England that... Read More

Bankruptcy - Is It The Right Choice For You?

Bankruptcy is one of the tougher choices we as adults... Read More

Debt Handling Solutions

Sometimes debt can seem overwhelming. In those instances, or even... Read More

Corporate Debt Management ? Perspective on the Why

Entrepreneurs have a tough time in their formative years. They... Read More

Establish Money Saving Goals For Added Success

Having something tangible to strive towards can work wonders for... Read More

Home Equity ? Foreclosure Often Not Necessary in Current Market

While driving around your community, you may have seen signs... Read More

Life After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and Credit - What Happens After Your Debts Are... Read More