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How to Eliminate Credit Card Debt on Your Own

Living debt-free is possible once you eliminate your debt. However, doing so can be difficult and expensive if you make mistakes. Understanding how to eliminate…

Credit Bureaus End Piggybacking

Fair Isaac and Co. has decided to snuff out a growing practice of leasing out good credit to those who have no credit or have…

FTC Restricts Debt Settlement Scams

Deceptive and fraudulent claims are commonplace in a rogue industry dominated by ineffective companies that promote debt settlement scams. After years of investigations and public…

Buying a Home

Homeownership is one of the best ways that most families can build wealth and increase their net worth. It can also be a nerve racking…

Costs of Debt Settlement

For a consumer deep in credit card debt, the promises made by debt settlement companies may seem like a ray of hope. When debt balances…

Eliminate Debt

You have the opportunity to speak with a certified Financial Counselor to evaluate your financial situation. Find out what types of help you might be…

Rebuild Credit

If you have a few blemishes on your credit report, there are some steps you can take to help improve your score. Rebuilding credit involves…

Liens

Liens are legal claims to property as security for an unpaid debt. Most liens are voluntary as a condition for gaining access to credit. A…

Repossession

Repossession is the act of a lender claiming property that was pledged as collateral for a loan that has been defaulted on. Although repossession can…