It’s astounding how many people search for “credit card debt relief” every month. An estimated 31,620 searches a month and that is not even including all of the popular search engines. Like I stated in previous post, I often look for popular questions people my have in order to answer some of them with my own views and opinions. Interestingly enough I too am seeking answers. For example, why does everyone search for “debt counseling” and “credit card debt relief?”
Why do people get sucked into ...
Continue ReadingIt seems like Divinci himself couldn’t unlock the formula that the creditors use to calculate our scores. There are so many myths and debates as to what can or will affect your score that it seems difficult to follow the ...
Are you re-building your credit or just trying to focus on bettering your score? Maybe you’re trying to figure out the advance algorithm that the credit bureaus use to calculate your score? Unfortunately for us, we aren’t given the formula ...
We have all felt repercussions from the failing economy in one way or another. Many have resorted to bankruptcy, foreclosure and even job loss, therefore a popular term that you probably see quite frequently is “short sale”. A short sale ...
Bankruptcy should not rob you of rebuilding a fulfilling, financially-independent life. With some help on debt restructuring, money management and overall lifestyle changes, you can reestablish a good credit standing, save, and even invest.
Reentering the credit world
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For years now financials institutes, especially banks have taken advantage of the fees gained from overdraft protection and similar services. Just in case you aren’t familiar with the term, overdraft protection will pay an item if there aren’t sufficient funds ...
1. Books – This goes for students especially considering books can cost thousands of dollars by the time you acquire your degree. It’s not so much that books depreciate quickly like many things do, but how many times are you ...
Your bankruptcy lawyer can make or break your case, so choose him wisely. Do not settle for inferior legal services just because you don’t think you can afford good representation. With some know-how and a lot of determination, you should ...
Before you go into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), make sure you qualify for one. Generally, IVAs are recommended for those who owe more than 16,000 monthly, and who can afford at least 25 percent of the debt within five ...
Having been in the financial world for many years, and with the ongoing recession, I’m often asked a popular question. “Should I pay off my credit cards or save”? That’s a very good question, especially considering that credit cards along ...
Since bankruptcy is such a popular topic with the weak economy, we figured we would touch base on it a little more over the next couple weeks. Declaring bankruptcy may or may not be the answer to your financial problems, ...