Consumer Tips for Dealing with Debt
Tips on how to climb out of credit card debt.
Can't Afford Auto Lease
How to get out of a too-expensive auto lease.
Quick Fix or Daily Habit?
Getting personal finances in order one day at a time.
Realistic Credit Repair
Ways to improve your score over time.
Correcting Your Credit Report
70% of all credit reports contain errors.
My Story: Unemployment Advice
Here's what to do if you find yourself unemployed.
Retired, with little income, big tax bill
Living just off her Social Security income, a 72-year-old woman asks columnist Alan Klayman how to go about paying her property taxes on such a small fixed income.
When credit cards are compromised by thieves
When credit card account information is stolen, the thief uses your card information to request a change in the billing address and an additional card. The thief can then use your account for as long as it takes you to realize that your card has been compromised....
Laid off, debt climbing, what now?
If you have savings, there are ways to decrease reliance on credit cards by setting up a short-term income strategy.
Deep in debt? Try to get a better settlement deal
A recent drop in prices that debt buyers pay for bad credit card debts may give consumers negotiating settlements more room to negotiate.
Our Friends Encouraged Us to Become Debt Free!
"My friend Alan and his wife were starting the road to become debt free, and they wanted us there with them," Garry said. Check out his story.
Our Two Big Stupid Taxes
"Well, we've paid quite a few Stupid Taxes, but our best stories are..." Check out Tali's 2 stories.
Can't Make Those Payments!
Santo's sister got scammed on a car finance deal. Can Dave help her before she gets sunk?
I'm No Longer Depressed About Money!
"Due to a divorce, supporting 2 kids, and my bad decisions with money, I had racked up over $13,000 in credit card debt. I was also stuck in a car fleece I couldn't afford."
The Pesky Sears Credit Card
Think you're going to use that credit card for just one major purchase and cut it up the next day? Yeah right. Just ask Sandra.
Bankrate: Fighting Foreclosures
Bankrate's guide to understanding your debt and getting it under control.
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Understanding Your Debt
Are your bills keeping you up at night? Make a change by facing your debt head on.
Using Home Equity
Home equity loans can be a good way to organize your debts, and the interest is generally tax deductible.
Reorganizing Finances
Explore all your assets to come up with a game plan for ending the uncomfortable debt spiral.
Seeking Debt Help Are you drowning in debt? Perhaps it's time to call in the debt experts for some guidance.
Considering Bankruptcy Before you toss your debts in the bankruptcy ring, understand the ramifications.
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