Tag Archives: credit card debt
What You Should Know About Credit Card Hardship Plans
Four years of careless spending led to $8,000 in credit card debt for Wilmington, Delaware,…
By Shandra Hill Smith
Digging Out of Debt
Nearly drowned by credit card debt, Joseph McKinley needs a solid savings and investing plan to make up for lost time
Joseph McKinley got into credit card debt the way a lot of people do—using plastic…
By LaToya M. Smith
6 Steps to Take If a Debt Collector Tries to Sue You
Whether its a debt you forgot about or one you simply couldn't pay, knowing your options can help you manage the situation
One minute you’re going about your day, not a care in the world. The next,…
By Sheiresa Ngo
How Badly Do You Want Financial Freedom?
If you talk the talk, but will not walk the walk, I've got news for you: freedom ain't free
Each week, we get e-mails and letters from people who tell us they are determined…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
A New Financial Game Plan
While overcoming a debt setback, Jennifer Norman is on the right track to reducing her taxes and maximizing her investments
Norman’s debt struggles are typical of many young college graduates. The misuse of credit cards…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Opinion: Student Loans Should NOT Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
Students in financial trouble do deserve a break. But bankruptcy is not the answer
The last thing a young person needs on their credit report coming out of college…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Opinion: All Student Loans Should Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
Students in financial trouble deserve a break.
For many of you, student loans were a necessary evil that have remained a thorn…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Managing Credit: Keeping Students Out of Credit Trouble
Resources and expert strategies to help you boost, manage and protect your credit history
The final components of the White House’s “CARD Act” took effect last Wednesday. Major portions…
By Renita Burns
10 Reasons You’re Still Broke
Does it seem like there's a perpetual hole in your pocket? Here's why.
I often hear people say, “I have a steady job, so why am I still…



