Tag Archives: credit card debt

Alaska Leads the Way in Credit Card Debt

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

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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5 Things that are keeping you in Debt

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Being in debt is no fun, but having fun costs money and that is what got you in debt in the first place. Credit card debt can creep up on you if you aren’t keeping track of your spending habits. … Continue reading →

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Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

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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How To Take Advantage of the Social Security Tax Break

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

In December President Obama signed a Social Security tax break into law. This was good news, because it reduced the amount of Social Security tax taken out of workers’ pay, meaning an increase in a worker’s take-home pay. This doesn’t … Continue reading →

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How to Negotiate Credit Card Credit

Posted on December 16, 2010 by admin

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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Identity Theft: How It Works

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft ranks number one on the list of top complaints, with credit card fraud being the most prevalent type. Criminals usually commit identity theft to get money, goods, or services, as well as … Continue reading →

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You Can Get Rid of Credit Card Debt

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

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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Getting The Most Out Of Your Gas Tank

Posted on October 7, 2010 by admin

Fuel Saving Tips Road trips have always been affordable vacations for millions of Americans, and hopefully, will stay that way. With Memorial Day Weekend and summer vacation upon us, gas prices are bound to go up and will probably hit … Continue reading →

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Little Changes In Your Lifestyle Can Save Big Money For You

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

Most of us are in some kind of credit card debt, and optimistically we try to maintain credit balances as low as possible. However, now and then we get carried away with purchases, or life circumstances may drive us into … Continue reading →

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Losing Sleep Over Debt

Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin

Many Americans are facing tough financial challenges for a variety of reasons, ranging from the obvious—over spending—to serious, unforeseen circumstances like loss of employment, medical emergencies, natural disasters, lawsuits, divorce, and death. If you’re battling with credit card debt or … Continue reading →

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