From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Do You Know What Debt Is?

by Mike on March 26, 2009

What debt is to put it bluntly,  is the money you owe, it is an amount of money or other property that is owed by one person, organization or company. It is not the credit you owe as credit turn into debts. Getting into debt is very easy and maybe it is fun for some people as [...]

Loan Consolidation

by Mike on March 19, 2009

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 [...]

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Credit Counseling

by Mike on March 19, 2009

Let’s be crystal clear, right up front. Paying someone to “fix” your credit is a waste of your time and money, since the negative issues that are temporarily removed from your file will only reappear again in a couple of months.
Be careful with credit repair scams.
Most “credit repair” companies really don’t help. In fact, you [...]

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How to Negotiate Debt Settlement

by Mike on March 19, 2009

People over extend themselves financially as a result of a change in their lifestyle. In today’s economy were company mergers, and such; creates a displacement and hardship to the major of the workforce. This event leaves good people without a decent source of income to sustain their lifestyle and cope with everyday living expenses. Good [...]

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5 Options Toward Debt Relief

by Mike on March 19, 2009

If you are in debt, well over your head in debt that is, there are options to help you overcome this situation. Let’s examine five possible responses and uncover which ones lead to true debt relief.
1. Declare bankruptcy. Not as easy as it used to be especially since Congress passed and the president signed into [...]

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Pro’s and Con’s of Debt Consolidation

by Mike on March 19, 2009

You are swimming in debt. You have 4 credit cards maxed out, a car loan, a consumer loan, and a house payment. Simply making the minimum payments is causing your distress and certainly not getting you out of debt. What should you do?
Some people feel that debt consolidation loans are the best option. A debt [...]

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