Archive for November, 2007

Debt Consolidation – Pros and Cons

Are you one of those people who have found that they have more debt than you can afford to pay each moth? Many people in this situation find themselves in a downward spiral. Often people are late in paying and so get hit with high late payment charges which only adds to the [...]

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Debt Collectors: How to Deal with Them and Get a Better Deal

To say debt collectors knocking at your door, phoning you day and night or sending you threatening letters can be intimidating and stressful is the understatement of the century. Luckily there are forms of protection and techniques you can use to deal with them.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices says that debt collectors can’t phone [...]

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Credit Reports and How to Use Them to Your Advantage

Credit reports are treated with dread, particularly if you happen to have hit some money problems.  The good thing is that credit reports are there to help you.  It provides you with a stepping stone to restoring your financial health.  When dealing with money matters it is essential to equip yourself with the best information [...]

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Comparing Car Loan Rates So You Get the Best Deal

Looking to buy a car or just refinance? Then it will serve you well to do a bit of research before signing on the dotted line.
Find out about your credit report items and FICO. The overall score you have doesn’t necessarily give the full picture about your credit worthiness and ability to pay [...]

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Advice on Bankruptcy – Is This How You Want to Deal with Debt?

So you think bankruptcy is an easy way out of dealing with debts?  Sorry, but this just isn’t the case.  It is often the first thing people think of doing but in all honesty it should really be treated as a last option.
Although the law makes it comparatively easy to file papers for bankruptcy it [...]

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