Does it Feel Like Your Monthly Debt Payments Have ZERO Impact on Your Balances?
High-Interest Debt and Its Sneaky Little Friends Picture this: You’re sitting at your kitchen table with a cup of coffee and a stack of bills. You see the usual…
Here’s What Happens When Your Credit Card Debt Hits $20,000: You May Want to Sit Down for This.
The Story: From Comfortable to Overwhelmed. Meet Linda. Linda was your go-to example of stability and success—a well-paid job, a lovely home, and a future as bright as her…
Why is it SO hard to pay off my credit card debt?
Credit card debt is like navigating through a maze that’s constantly shifting and expanding. It’s perplexing, frustrating, and, at times, seems impossible to escape. The allure of spending power,…
Debt Relief Horror Stories: 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Signing a Contract.
Navigating the treacherous waters of debt relief can feel akin to threading a needle in a hurricane. Amidst countless tales of financial ruin and deceptive practices, the quest for…
Turned Down for a Loan? Learn How Millions Are Becoming Lendable Again.
Obtaining a loan can be a pivotal moment for many, offering financial support for various aspirations, be it buying a home, starting a business, or consolidating debt. However, the…
How long does it take credit to recover from a vehicle repossession?
Seriously, how long will it take for my credit to recover from a repossession? Repossession of a vehicle is a legal process where a bank or other lender can…
Do You Know The Real Cost Of Debt?
There’s how much debt you have, and there’s the real cost of debt. Do you know the real cost of debt? Or, more specifically, do you know what it…
How do you stack up to the average credit card debt?
What is credit card debt? Americans have several different types of debt, beyond credit card debt, which includes mortgages, auto loans, and student loans. All are totaling up to…
What Does it Really Mean to Be Debt Free?
Being debt free doesn’t always mean having no debt. For most of us, debt is inescapable. It’s the sole reason why we can move into the house of our…
Americans Have Credit Card Debt. A Lot of It.
American’s Average Credit Card Debt: How Do You Measure Up? Despite minor growth in household income levels over the past few years, Americans are still largely burdened by consumer…
Debt and Retirement: How high-interest debt affects your well deserved time off.
How does debt fit into your retirement plans? Regardless where you live or what work you engage in, you always have a plan to successfully retire with the means…
Store Credit Card: Worth the Rewards or a Path to Debt?
Store Credit Cards Account For Over $90 billion of Consumer Debt. You’re heading toward the cash counter, holding a few items you’ve picked out. You’re taking your wallet out…
Making minimum payments on your credit card is like treading water.
The Real Cost of Making Minimum Payments on Your Credit Cards Most consumer operate within a fixed budget based on their income. A credit card can easily give you…
Worried about taxes on your settled debt? You may not need to.
In this article from Creditcards.com – a little known tax exemption is discussed. This exemption is for people that have had debt cancelled, or settled. The IRS considers this…
Handling Finances Through Life Changes.
Change is good, except when it’s not. Life is full of uncertainty and change is inevitable. But in most cases, the human brain tends to crave certainty and consistency….
