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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Colorado Study Looks at Debt Consolidation Services</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/11/05/colorado-study-looks-at-debt-consolidation-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Colorado Attorney General&#8217;s Office found that people who sign up for debt consolidation services often end up paying money without really solving their debt problems, according to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. 
The study found that less than 10% of people who signed up with 42  debt settlement and debt consolidation services between 2006 and 2008 had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>House Votes to Move Up Effective Dates of Credit Card Reform Law</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/11/04/house-votes-to-move-up-effective-dates-of-credit-card-reform-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/11/04/house-votes-to-move-up-effective-dates-of-credit-card-reform-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The House of Representatives voted to move up the effective date for some of the legislation proposed under the Credit Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (CARD). After constituents complained in the wake of receiving increases on credit card interest rates, lawmakers realized that something had to be done. Unfortunately for many of us, the credit card [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Help With Debt Instead of Walking Away from It</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/29/get-help-with-debt-instead-of-walking-away-from-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/29/get-help-with-debt-instead-of-walking-away-from-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve probably heard about people with large smounts of debt who&#8217;ve chosen to walk away from paying it off. But even if you feel desperate to be free of credit card debt, loans, and other bills, intentionally defaulting on it really isn&#8217;t a good idea.
Reasons for Defaulting
People walk away from debts for various reasons. They may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Credit Card Debt: Had Enough?</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/27/credit-card-debt-had-enough/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/27/credit-card-debt-had-enough/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>klawson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. consumers are battling record unemployment rates, rising health care costs, and falling home values. And guess what? Meanwhile, the credit card companies stand at the ready, raising interest rates, imposing fees, and threatening to impose new fees on those who act responsibly and pay their balances in full each month.
Credit Card Debt: Is it Worth [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Credit Card Debt Collection: Senator Cites Need for Increased Consumer Protection</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/21/credit-card-debt-collection-senator-cites-need-for-increased-consumer-protection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/21/credit-card-debt-collection-senator-cites-need-for-increased-consumer-protection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>klawson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests that unfair debt collection techniques are commonplace.  Senator Carl Levin, D-Michigan supports creating a new federal agency that protects consumer rights and enforces consumer entitlement to ethical collection practices. Although the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP) was passed in 1977, Senator Levin suggests updating it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Student Loans Without a Co-Signer</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/21/getting-student-loans-without-a-co-signer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/21/getting-student-loans-without-a-co-signer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may be intimidated by the thought of paying for a college education at today&#8217;s prices, especially if you&#8217;ve had a lot of debt in the past and are leery of running up more bills. If you&#8217;re like many people, you probably have considered applying for student loans with or without a co-signer. Here&#8217;s what you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should I Use a 401(k) Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/16/should-i-use-a-loan-from-my-401k-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/16/should-i-use-a-loan-from-my-401k-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>fhuff</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are carrying a lot of credit card debt it may be tempting to borrow money from your 401(k) plan to pay it off. But taking money out of a 401(k) can take a bite of your retirement nest egg over time. Here is what you need to know about borrowing money from a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Connection between Debt Consolidation and Consumer Credit Counseling</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/12/understanding-the-connection-between-debt-consolidation-and-consumer-credit-counseling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/12/understanding-the-connection-between-debt-consolidation-and-consumer-credit-counseling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>klawson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting an unsecured debt consolidation loan in today's tight credit environment can be challenging and costly. Consumer credit counseling can help with debt consolidation, debt management, and affordable repayment plans.]]></description>
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		<title>Will I Owe Taxes If My Mortgage Debt Is Forgiven?</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/08/will-i-owe-taxes-if-my-mortgage-debt-is-forgiven/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/10/08/will-i-owe-taxes-if-my-mortgage-debt-is-forgiven/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>fhuff</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Americans have turned to debt settlement to get their bills under control. But before attempting to settle your credit card debt and other loans, make sure you understand how your taxes will be affected.
Debt Reduction and Foreclosure
In many cases if you have a debt canceled or forgiven, you may owe taxes on the canceled amount. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Filing Bankruptcy: Seven Considerations</title>
		<link>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/09/30/filing-bankruptcy-seven-considerations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debthelp.com/blog/2009/09/30/filing-bankruptcy-seven-considerations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>klawson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re considering filing bankruptcy, there are some things to consider before doing so. Planning ahead can help in avoiding &#8220;surprises.&#8221; Bankruptcy provides a legal way to gain shelter from insurmountable debt, but it does not protect you from paying debts secured by real property or merchandise, such as your home or car. Here&#8217;s more [...]]]></description>
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