Single mothers are more likely than two-parent couples to face debt, lower credit scores, and bankruptcy. The National Bureau of Economic Research reported that single-mother households were overwhelmingly likely to face poverty. About 85% of single-parent homes are headed by women, and of all the single-parent homes, around 47% were in poverty. Between housing payments, […]
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Debt Reduction Resource: How To Reduce Credit Card Debt The Right Way
It is so easy to find yourself in debt. Whether you lost a job, are not able to pay for student loans, or are having issues keeping your house due to an adjustable rate mortgage, not having enough money on your hands can be a rather difficult situation and can quickly result in you falling […]
Continue ReadingCan You Have Too Much Debt?
Most families have some kind of debt at one point throughout their lives. It might be a mortgage loan, a car loan, student loans, or plain old credit card debt. Having debt isn’t always a bad thing as long as you are taking steps to pay it off in a timely manner. It’s having TOO […]
Continue ReadingDebt Consolidation: Tips On How To Pay Off Debt
Debt is on the minds of millions of Americans. How did it happen? How can it be managed? CAN it be managed? How does anyone get out of debt? Debt consolidation can be the source of a tremendous amount of stress and discontent. Debt can seem like a bottomless pit, impossible to get out of […]
Continue Reading10 Warning Signs That You’re In Financial Trouble
Like a summer storm, financial trouble can happen without much warning. Perhaps you’re in financial trouble right now, and you have no idea. That’s why it’s so important to know and understand the most common financial warning signs of a serious problem. Some people out there don’t realize that they are one “life-changing” event away […]
Continue ReadingFind Out How To Conquer Your Debt Right Now
It’s a dilemma that seems to be plaguing everyone to some degree these days. Yes, we are talking about credit card debt. Millions of Americans are affected by this type of financial debt. For some, it’s just personal debt, but for others, it may be personal AND business debt. Either way, it spells bad news for the […]
Continue ReadingDebt Relief Options: Which One Is The Best?
There are several different types of debt relief options out there. There is anything from a debt consolidation loan, debt settlement, a debt management program, a personal loan through friends or family, bankruptcy, and so on. There are some drawbacks and advantages to each different kind. We will look at the three most popular ones, […]
Continue ReadingHow To Understand & Get Help With Your Credit Card Bill
Each month, millions of people receive a credit card bill or statement in the mail from their creditors, or they visit the company’s website to get their bills electronically. Even though they submit a payment, they do not necessarily know what all of the fees and sums on the bill mean. Better yet, they may […]
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Divorce And Your Debt Responsibility
Divorce can be one of the most mentally and financially distressing events in a person’s life. Strategic debt management and credit counseling options can help alleviate the financial downside of divorce. If you are one of the millions of Americans who has just filed for divorce, you are likely facing emotional suffering. However, you might […]
Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Budgeting And Saving
Most people encounter financial challenges at some point in life; some challenges are more easily resolved than others are. When a person’s primary goals are saving money, budgeting to help make ends meet, and to avoid a financial crisis, there are several helpful tips to keep in mind. How to create a basic budget plan […]
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