The Best Way to Handle Debt for Newlyweds

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Financial issues can be a real cause for divorce in the U.S. as 20% of the separation cases take place within the first five years of marriage. Therefore, these newly wed couples need to regain control over their financial situation in order to protect their marriages. If you have incurred insurmountable amount of debt then [...]

Can you withstand a disaster?

A financial disaster can seem like the end of the world if you're not prepared for it.

Disasters, be it natural, economic or personal, can strike anywhere and often without any warning. While large-scale disaster occurrences such as tsunamis, devastating earthquakes and world wide economic collapses are rare, the old adage wisely warns to hope for the best but to be prepared for the worst.   Even more common natural occurrences such [...]

Credit Counseling and Debt Mangement Plans

If you’re in debt and aren’t sure where to turn to get out, look into credit counseling and debt managment plans before you turn to your last resort, bankruptcy.

My Debt Reduction Story

I’m a walking poster child for how to not manage money and handle credit. I’ve been irresponsible most of my adult life with money but was lucky enough to always have someone bail me out of every financial mess I got into until 2 1/2 years ago when bankruptcy was not only “knocking on my door” but had come inside to stare me in the face.