Posted February 1, 2010 - 09:00 by Nora Dunn
It’s true. Your credit card could be canceled this year, and quite possibly without any notice either. Don’t get stuck with a canceled card at the cashier; read this article and arm yourself with information and advice to avoid having your credit card canceled just when you need it the most.
Posted January 26, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to read this post.
Posted January 25, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy. See what bankruptcy looks like through the eyes of someone who's lived it.
Posted January 23, 2010 - 11:00 by Nora Dunn
Are you on top of your debt – both logistically and emotionally? Do you maximize value while minimizing interest rates? Do you know what the different types of loans are, and how they work for you? What’s your credit rating and how do you improve it? Take this Financial IQ Test to see how healthy your debt management plan is, then reference the plethora of resource articles to help you in your weaker areas of knowledge.
Posted January 22, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
Posted January 21, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer look at credit counseling.
Posted December 9, 2009 - 07:00 by Bankrate
Take control of your debt. Commit to the following expert strategies and start getting ahead of your debt, instead of behind it.Posted December 1, 2009 - 09:07 by Silicon Valley Blogger
Regardless of how fiscally cautious and responsible you are as a credit card holder, you may still be curious to know just how much credit card companies know about you through your card use. The truth is, our card spending patterns provide information that is monitored by issuers; and this data has been used to affect our credit ratings.
Posted November 21, 2009 - 22:29 by Will Chen
When Jeff Ledford overdrew $10 from his checking account, his bank charged him 5 separate overdraft fees totaling $175. It's not a mistake or the crazy policy of one local bank. This is standard banking practice, and you might be the next victim.
Posted November 19, 2009 - 07:00 by Bankrate
The financial cost is easy to quantify. But the consequences of debt are never isolated. Our debt problem infects every aspect of our lives; it affects our careers, our family, and our peace of mind.Have more to say? Join the discussions at Wise Bread's Finance and Frugality Forums.
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