Category Archives: Credit Cards

Alaska Leads the Way in Credit Card Debt

A recent infographic released by CreditCards.com revealed that Alaska has the highest average credit card debt per borrower at $6,926. Their recent post did not get into details of why Alaska has the highest credit card debt per borrower, but … Continue reading

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Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?

There are so many people in debt nowadays. From college students to senior citizens and everyone in between. When we think of our future, we hope that if something happens to us our loved ones inherit our possessions. One thing … Continue reading

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Setting Good Financial Goals

If you are keeping up with the Newsletters, you know that last week we decided to open up the New Year by presenting you with the “S.M.A.R.T.” tactic; a great tool that you can use as a guide when setting … Continue reading

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Credit Card Debt Consolidation- How Many Credit Cards is Too Many?

It’s time to take out your wallet and actually count how many credit cards you have. Then add the ones you have stashed in your desk drawer because they won’t fit in your wallet. You probably didn’t realize how many you’ve accumulated … Continue reading

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Identity Theft: What Victims Should Do

If you’re a victim of identity theft, it’s essential to take certain steps as soon as possible, to start repairing the damage. At the same time, begin to keep a record of all conversations and copies of all correspondences. There … Continue reading

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Five Trouble-free Guidelines to Repair your Credit

Repairing your credit is something we all have to do from time to time. It may appear like a hard task to do, but the fact is that it can be fairly easy when you follow these five simple guidelines … Continue reading

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Money Matters: Keys to Financial Success

Learning how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. No one is born knowing how to save. Even if you’re drowning in debt right now, you can … Continue reading

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How to Negotiate Credit Card Credit

Despite which step you are in in the debt cycle, if you are prepared to file bankruptcy or just are a month behind on your payments, there are always options to consider. One of the options is to go to … Continue reading

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Online Consumer Credit Counseling Services

Many Americans do not have the resources or education needed to make well-informed decisions concerning financial issues. It is necessary today, however, to know the fundamentals of credit and money management. If you are contributing to the more than 2.5 … Continue reading

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You Can Get Rid of Credit Card Debt

When times are tough, one of the quickest and easiest things to do is turn to your credit cards. Yet, when the bills start coming in, the fact that you are now deeper in debt can really make you think … Continue reading

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