Wedding vows often involve some version of a promise to support each other “for richer or for poorer.” If you’re newly engaged, you’re probably bubbling over with emotions about intertwining your life with another person’s. But what if your future spouse’s debt adds nervousness to the excitement? I can relate. In my case, I was…
Posts Categorized: Credit and Debt
Creating your own get-out-of-debt plan truly is possible. With some fundamental changes to your lifestyle, you can get out of debt fast even with a low income. However, turning around your financial situation doesn’t happen without some work. It requires commitment, planning, and strong self-discipline. But luckily, it gets easier over time as you build…
“I don’t know much about being a millionaire,” author and legendary writer Dorothy Parker once said, “but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it.” Wouldn’t we all! While most of us won’t be buying a yacht anytime soon, you can apply some smart advice from millionaires to your life on almost any paycheck. Pay Yourself…
Paying off credit card balances is one of the primary goals we at credit.org help people achieve. It’s on practically everyone’s roadmap to financial freedom. The process of paying down a credit card balance may seem obvious, but there are some things anyone who pays off a credit card balance should know. 1. You should…
Many of us treat our twenties as a time for exploration and a few mistakes while we figure out what to do with our lives. Don’t let credit mistakes haunt you. Here’s what I wish they taught about using credit as a young adult. Build Credit However You Can Credit isn’t just an alternative to…
Last updated: 11/22/2017 One law that changed credit card statements was the Credit CARD (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) Act of 2009, which required a clear disclosure on the statement about minimum payments. This mandated disclosure must inform the borrower how long it will take to pay off a credit card balance if s/he…
Thanks to the modern approval processes, applying for a new credit card from a credit card company, a bank or even a department store is as easy as answering a few questions. With the number of discounts offered at many major retailers, applying for a credit card at your favorite store can be tempting. But…
A lack of knowledge about the home buying process is one barrier people often encounter. Another large barrier is on the topic of debt. Debt affects every other step of the home buying process, and we’ll talk about that in a moment. We’ll start with the number one barrier to homeownership that people cite: down…
September was National Preparedness Month. The month is designed to encourage individuals and families to plan ahead for emergencies or natural disasters. Much of the pre- planning will center on creating an emergency kit with supplies you might need, and just as important, making a plan for what to do if disaster strikes in or…
One controversial tactic in debt collection is a relatively new term, debt shaming. This involves some level of public disclosure by the collector to bring attention to a debtor who has not satisfactorily paid their debt. More often, this tactic is a humiliating experience for the person(s) who is already struggling with their debt. If…
Each payday, as you tackle excessive amounts of debt and your income is just not enough to satisfy all of the payments due to all of your creditors, you are often faced with making challenging choices and decisions. Which bills must be paid, how much will go to each and which could you either pay…
Many people know when they’re struggling financially. Intuitively, we feel the pressure of not having enough cash to meet all of our obligations. If you live on a cash basis, you will find yourself with no choice but to stop spending when the money runs out. Credit and debt distort our intuitions. When you charge…
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