Articles Tagged ‘manage debt’

What to Expect From a Credit Counseling Service
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Despite the fact that there is so much good financial information readily available online, some people prefer to seek out one-on-one interactions for financial guidance. This desire for individualized attention can be particularly strong if someone is experiencing financial difficulties. In light of the fact that so many individuals are experiencing financial problems these days, credit counseling services have become an increasingly popular option. While the fees charged by these services can vary widely, the process of going through credit counseling is usually quite similar across the different agencies. If you’ve never gone through it before, here’s some information and advice...

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Reduce Your Credit Card Balance
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Debt is one of those things that we almost always intend to use with caution, but it doesn't always work out that way. Sometimes we just get carried away and borrow more than we can easily repay. Many keep their debt at a manageable level, but unforeseen life circumstances keep us from paying it back on schedule. Whatever the reason, being in too much debt can wreak havoc on your finances. In a perfect world, we would all pay off our credit card balances in full each month. But it's not a perfect world, and many of us end up...

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