Recent Money Blog | Debt Reduction Posts

Collections Agencies

by Debbie Vasen

30 Apr 2008 04:53 PM

In our "do it yourself debt reduction" series, I wanted to end with a worst-case scenario. If your debt problems have become so horrendous that you are being hounded by collection agencies, it is time to get serious. First, ask yourself some hard questions.

Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency

by Debbie Vasen

22 Apr 2008 09:10 AM

This month I have been discussing credit counseling services. In Do you Need Credit Counseling?, I gave some possible benefits to credit counseling services. Then in Credit Repair Scams, I gave some possible pitfalls of credit counselors.

Do you Need Credit Counseling?

by Debbie Vasen

13 Apr 2008 07:39 PM

Are you having trouble with debt? Do you have a hard time saying no to your credit card? If so, there are times it can be useful to have the assistance of others. Debt and credit counseling is a huge industry. Due to this, it has good and bad along with it.

Addiction to Credit

by Debbie Vasen

04 Apr 2008 10:42 AM

Our society has become very reliant on credit and debt. Who even pays for things with cash anymore? This obsession combined with the desire to get ahead and have more has led to a national crisis. The debt in this nation, from the guy next door to our own government is astounding.

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Debt Status: A Lesson in Needs vs. Wants

by Courtney Mroch

25 Feb 2008 01:03 PM

I am married to Mr. Finance who does not believe in debt. At all. Before we got married I believed a little debt was part of the American way of life. Who didn't have a balance on their credit card? Wayne didn't. Never has, never will. Yet, he had a credit card.

Online Debt Calculator

by Debbie Vasen

03 Feb 2008 10:16 AM

If you read my article yesterday on how to Calculate your Payoff, then you are ready to begin you own debt reduction plan. Of course, not all of us are very good at math.

Not All Debt is Bad

by Debbie Vasen

24 Jan 2008 06:11 PM

Yikes... what did you just read? Not all debit is bad?? How can that be? In these days of bankruptcies and foreclosures, how can anyone feel that any debt could be good? Just like anything else in life, your money management is a balancing act.

Bankruptcy... Should you??

by Debbie Vasen

09 Jan 2008 10:20 AM

I came across a thread in our forums today about Bankruptcy Law. It got me thinking we should have a money blog discussion on whether or not bankruptcy is good or bad. Unfortunately, many individuals see bankruptcy as a quick solution to their debt ills.

Bankruptcy

by Debbie Vasen

09 Dec 2007 11:44 AM

The legalities of bankruptcy can be confusing. Let's discuss a few of the basics to help provide you an overview. Even if you don't think you ever might need to file, this information can be helpful in general for discussing finances with others or even just reading the paper.

Credit Counseling

by Debbie Vasen

05 Dec 2007 03:50 PM

Do you think you need to go to a credit counselor? The first step before you decide is to run a budget or plan to help you get out of debt on your own.



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