Rising debt, delinquencies, tapped-out equity: ominous signs of a credit system that is seriously out of whack. Here’s your best insurance against the day when dollars are scarce and credit is tight. First it was the stock market bubble. Then the housing bubble. Now concern is growing about what may, in fact, be the ultimate bubble: consumer debt. Americans have piled on... Read More

A debt consolidation loan is the traditional way to handle your debt in a monthly payment. You go to a bank or credit union for a debt consolidation loan to pay off your creditors, and your debts are rolled into one monthly payment. You pay the bank back and the single monthly payment works better within your budget. However, the... Read More

I’ve committed to squeezing my flabby money habits into that new skin-tight budget. Oh brother! Wearing this thing is a bit painful. Here’s how I did it. Creating a budget after 36 years of living without one is like finding that perfect pair of jeans. You try them on in the store, and you cannot believe how great those jeans make... Read More

Credit card bills can quickly get out of hand. The interest rates on credit cards are extremely high, and users can find themselves drowning in debt before they realize what’s happening. Credit card debt consolidation is one of the best ways to quickly pay off credit cards and find relief from excessive debt. Uncontrollable and heavy credit card debt can... Read More

If you have no credit history or have had credit problems , the ads, which offer credit card approval, may sound like an answer to all your questions. Unfortunately, for many people who sign their names before reading the fine print, they turn into a nightmare. Often, the scam can start with a phone call, a postcard, or a letter, which... Read More

Fill out our convenient on-line form for your Free Quote. This is done utilizing the latest in secure server technology to protect your privacy, and is the easiest way to contact us. After reviewing your application, a professional debt counselor will contact you to verify information and provide you with payment plan and interest savings. If all parties agree that... Read More

For the last years, deceptive telemarketers have found yet another way to steal your money, this time from your checking account. Consumers across the country are complaining about unauthorized debits (withdrawals) from their checking accounts. Automatic debiting of your checking account can be a legitimate payment method; many people pay mortgages or make car payments this way. But the system is... Read More

Bankruptcy Reform. Federal bankruptcy reform legislation has been under consideration for over five years. The 107th Congress has issued its Joint House/Senate Conference Report and is awaiting action by the House to initiate passage in the lO8th Congress. Partisan politics has been responsible for failure to enact this legislation both under the Clinton administration and under the current Bush... Read More

Debt got you down? You’re not alone. Consumer debt is at an all-time high. What’s more, record numbers of consumers-nearly 1.5 million in 2001-are filing for bankruptcy. Whether your debt dilemma is the result of an illness, unemployment, or simply overspending, it can seem overwhelming. In your effort to get solvent, be on the alert for advertisements that offer seemingly... Read More

Typically, debt doesn’t just happen overnight. In most cases, it’s the result of consistent bad spending practices. The sooner you recognize these practices, the better off you’ll be. Here are some practices that should raise the red flag: Spending more money than you make. It’s so easy to make this mistake. You may not even realize it until it’s too late.... Read More