458 articles on "debt"

It's Time for a Budget Surplus Again

A showdown is looming in Washington. And it's all about debt. Just to put this into perspective, our national debt stands at about $14 trillion. According to the national debt clock on brilling.com, the debt is $14,107,455,627,940.78, and the e...

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Top 10 Reasons you need Consumer Credit Counseling

Consumer credit is at an all-time high. We have more debt than ever before. And even with all the credit repair gurus and programs, we have our credit cards maxed and dont know what to do. Consumer credit counseling is a real option... do your homewo...

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths by: Steve Austin Think you’ve got the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) figured out? Don’t be so sure. While nothing can take the place of a lawyer’s advice, if you’ve at least overcome t...

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Personal Debt Reduction Practices

Personal Debt Reduction Practices by: Gary Gresham Personal debt reduction practices, the steps people take to relieve the debt in their lives and to become more financially free, are a hot topic among financial circles. American spending habits...

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Reduce Your Debt

Introduction Debt is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. Whether it’s a student loan, credit card debt, or a car loan, it can be difficult to manage and can cause stress and anxiety. However, there are ways to redu...

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Why Are So Many Americans Financially Dumb

Yeah, we are a nation of financial dummies. 1. Look at all the worthless get-rich schemes on the Net and TV. These ads exist BECAUSE people are buying.2. Watch the confused look on the cashier’s face when you hand over extra coins AFTER the regist...

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Handling Debt in 2005

Handling Debt in 2005 by: Paulson Lopedro Debt is a problem that is ever increasing in our society today. Offers for credit cards coming in the mail is happening more and more often, interest rates are appearing low, and borrowing money seems li...

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How To Finance Your Dream Car?

Everyone has that one car they dream about owning someday. It could be an exotic sports car, a luxury SUV, or a classic vintage vehicle. However, financing that dream car can be a challenge for many people. Here are some tips on how to finance your d...

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The 5 Secrets to Getting Out of Debt Fast

The 5 Secrets to Getting Out of Debt Fast by: Rob Sallay As they stare down at a teetering pile of bills, so many consumers wonder how they racked up such a large debt. The answer boils down to simple mathematics. “On a basic, fundamental leve...

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Bad Debt Can Really Harm Your Credit History

Bad Debt Can Really Harm Your Credit History by: Jakob Jelling While most people use the phrase "bad debt" to refer to a lot of debt, or just owing a lot of money, this phrase actually has a very specific use when it comes to financial issues. B...

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