Bankruptcy Myths Busted
The average American knows very little about bankruptcy. Most people probably are aware of bankruptcys ability to dissolve debt and give the debtor a fresh start. Some of the information you might have heard is correct, but some is not. The purpose of this article is to dispel some of the most ... more...

Credit Counseling or Bankruptcy: Which is Best for You?
People often get to a place where they simply cant pay their bills, especially in todays economy which is not particularly sympathetic toward the poor or even the middle class. Inflation has impacted nearly every facet of daily life including food, gas, rent, clothes, utility bills and more. At ... more...

8 Tips for Keeping More of Your Hard Earned Money
Masters degree not required...just a little common sense, a $5.00 calculator and a realistic plan is all youll need.Theres got to be a better way resonates with many of us, when contemplating how frustrated weve become with our investment decisions. Too many Canadians are spending far too much on ... more...

Solutions to Single Mothers in Debt
As a single mother, lets admit it, times get tough. You are fortunate enough to have your children that mean the world to you, but it doesnt come cheap. Of course youd do anything to keep them safe, even if that means struggling financially to support their well being. Debt can get out of hand ... more...

How To Get Your Credit Score For Free
Want to know how to get hold of your Credit Score for free? Here youll find some tips and advice from an attorney. The first thing to know is that you need to be truthful, but still cover over the bleakest part of your finances and accounts. Go into detail on any sickness, discharge, accidents, ... more...

Ten Ways to Get Out of Debt
1) Use your AssetsIf you have assets with some significant equity, such as a home or a car you may be able to use these to get control of your debt. For example, you could get a loan on your home sufficient to pay off your debts. You could be saving a considerable amount of money on interest if you ... more...

Real Estate Mortgage Loan: How to Prepare Yourself to Save Money
Besides your credit score and the other five qualifications you must meet to finance a real estate mortgage loan, you need to gather papers and documents. Speed up your financing and make your life easier. Organize your papers into a three-ring binder or file system. You wont need all of the ... more...

Bankruptcy as a Debt Management Solution: Why Do so Many of Us Have so Much Debt?
In 2004, 1,562,174 Americans sought protection from creditors through bankruptcy court a per capita rate over ten times higher than during the worst years of the Great Depression! According to the Consumer Federation of America, in 2003 alone over 9 million consumers made initial calls with a ... more...

Credit After Bankruptcy - What To Expect
If you have recently filed bankruptcy, it won't be long before you are starting to ask yourself, "Ok, now, what do I do when I need a loan? Where do I got to get approved? Can I get approved?" Here are some overall basics about getting any kind of credit after a bankruptcy.2-3 Years after ... more...