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What debt management plans can -- and can't -- do

It's easy to find yourself too deep in credit card debt. Credit counseling services can help you consolidate debt, while reducing interest rates and fees to facilitate faster (and cheaper) debt repayment.

FTC files complaint over debt relief firms

The FTC filed a complaint against an individual who allegedly claimed to operate debt relief services affiliated with the federal government.

Your personal debt reduction plan

Even if you have thousands in credit card debt, you can pay it off by following a strict debt reduction plan.

Record low mortgage rates: Are you ready to buy?

With rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage nearing 4 percent last week, home loans are more affordable than ever. But there's more you should consider before buying a house.

Today's Consumers Should Pay Off High Credit Card Balances

A tight credit market and the new consumer credit act could combine to make things tougher for some borrowers. Consumers need to reduce balances to avert trouble or seek credit counseling help.

Guide to No Cosigner Student Loans

Are you a would-be student who would like to attend college, graduate school, or professional school, but are hesitant because you…

The advantages of using your local credit union to refinance your mortgage

Local credit unions increasingly are popular alternatives to traditional banks. While banks are privately owned,…

Debt Consolidation for Senior Citizens

Few people have more financial choices, yet more opportunities to be overwhelmed by those choices, than senior citizens. Seniors…

What is the Best Loan and Debt Repayment Program?

Incurring debt sometimes is necessary in order to meet one’s financial and personal goals, or to make payments for necessary…

Bad Credit Student Loans for High Risk Students

College costs nowadays are through the roof and are only expected to rise in the future. Most students and/or their parents…

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