‘Octomom’ Files for Bankruptcy

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Get ready as the whole world exerts a collective ‘I told you so’, Octomom Nadya Suleman has filed for bankruptcy three years after giving birth to only the second set of living octuplets in the United States. Suleman, who already had six young … [Read more...]

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Reality and Humor Collide at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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In one of his finer moments at this weekend's White House Correspondents Dinner, Jimmy Kimmel touched upon the largely psychic American issue of economic confidence; an ephemeral and challenging notion that undoubtedly affects your personal … [Read more...]

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Are You Getting Caught by these Balance Transfer Traps?

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It’s exciting to get the credit card offer in the mail. It says you’re preapproved and can transfer your high interest rate balances to a low or zero interest rate. All you have to do is complete the preapproved application and send it … [Read more...]

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Consumer Credit Counseling – Right for Me?

Debt Consolidation vs. Credit Counseling

Lots of people are struggling to get their debt under control, to create a budget, to save more money and live more comfortably within their means. If you have been struggling to make your monthly payments, you might consider Consumer Credit … [Read more...]

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3 Reasons Why American Houses are Getting Smaller (and what it means for your money).

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  During the years of the housing bubble, Americans bought bigger and bigger houses: split foyer entryways, huge eat-in kitchens, guest bedrooms and bathrooms, 3-and-4-car garages, and all the furnishings, features and creature comforts that you … [Read more...]

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Struggling with Debt? Consider this Advice from Suze Orman

Financial (and Life) Advice from Suze Orman

A few weeks ago I was watching Suze Orman’s show on a Saturday night (I live a fast-paced, exciting life), which featured an interview with a young woman whose personal finances had brought her (literally) to tears. This woman (I can’t … [Read more...]

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Is Debt the Secret to Better Self-Esteem?

Does Debt Boost Self-Esteem?

Americans love credit cards. We have nearly 609 million credit cards - two for every man, woman and child in the United States - and owe a total of nearly $790 billion in credit card debt, with an average credit card debt per household of over … [Read more...]

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The Truth about the “D” Word: DEBT

The Truth about Debt

By: John D. Buerger, CFP® DEBT is the four-letter-word of personal finance. Most people have some debt with which to deal. Once the debt level gets to a certain point, it is nearly impossible to rid yourself of it. Interest payments crowd out all … [Read more...]

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What’s the Best Way to Pay off Student Loans?

How to Pay off Student Loans Faster

By: Jeremy Fordham It seems like getting a college degree these days is a prerequisite for working in most professions. In today’s economy especially, employers are frequently inundated with waves of resumes that force them to resort to mass … [Read more...]

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Do You Still Have Holiday Debt?

How to Pay off Holiday Debt Once and for All!

It’s six months after the holiday season and many people are still carrying credit card balances from holiday shopping sprees.  Did you overspend buying Christmas gifts for friends and family?  Have you been sending just the minimum payments to … [Read more...]

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3 Ways to Break Free from Debt

Break Free from Debt!

While it is typically not the American dream to get into debt, it can be a dream come true to finally dig yourself out of debt. Learn three ways that Americans may be able to beat the debt monster once and for all. The three areas include a mortgage … [Read more...]

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