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 … [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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Snowball Strategy: How to Pay Your Credit Card Debt Fast!

Snowball Strategy: How to Pay Your Credit Card Debt Fast

By: Timothy Ng The longer you stay in debt the harder it becomes to escape from. Everybody is looking for the best strategies for paying off debts as fast as possible, and there are a number of different theories on which method works the … [Read more...]

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Money Lessons from “Til Debt Do Us Part”

Debt Management Help for Couples

Ninety percent of marriages that end in divorce fail, at least in part, because of money problems. Now, there is a TV show on CNBC called “Til Debt Do Us Part” that helps couples in financial crisis get their financial lives in order. “Til … [Read more...]

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Get Out of Credit Card Debt in 3 Years or Less

Get out of Debt in 3 Years or Less

New credit card rules went into effect in 2010, requiring that your monthly credit card statement include important information about how long it will take you to get out of debt if you only pay the minimum payment and what payment you need to make … [Read more...]

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Getting Rid of Debt: Do It Yourself or Hire Help?

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More Americans are swimming in debt than ever before because of the struggling economy and a high national unemployment rate. Because of the increase in financial problems, there is also an increase in the demand for debt consolidation loans and the … [Read more...]

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5 Tips to Get Your Financial Life Ready for the New Year (Part 1)

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The end of each year brings a time for reflection and renewal, and this is especially valuable when it comes to personal finance. As the year 2010 comes to a close, are you better off financially than you were on January 1? What would you like to do … [Read more...]

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Top Money Tips: How to Get out of Debt, Stay out of Debt and Avoid Debt Altogether

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Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful and unique personal finance articles from around the Web. This week’s edition covers debt management - how to get out of debt, how … [Read more...]

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6 Effective Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

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By: M. Smith Your credit score has never been so important. Lenders will check your credit score to determine whether or not you qualify for a new line of credit. Before lending you money, creditors want to know how risky you are as a borrower … [Read more...]

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6 Personal Finance Questions to Ask Yourself Today

Personal Finance Questions to Ask Yourself

During the past few years of recession, job losses, stock market downturns and trouble in the housing market, millions of Americans have started to take a more active role in understanding and managing their personal finances. If you would like to … [Read more...]

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