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Missed payments and delinquent accounts is the fastest road to credit damage. While many people have ended up with poor credit through no real fault of their own, anyone dealing with low credit score face challenges ahead. However, there are some options for successfully repairing your credit: Consider bankruptcy — filing a bankruptcy case can  … Read more

Anyone who has ever been stuck in a tight financial situation that threatens the ability to make ends meet knows the panic that can set in. Many people are tempted into decisions like taking out a payday loan because of this level of panic. The problem is they, more often than not, end up worse  … Read more

It isn’t just the graduates that are suffering at the hands of a crippling student loan debt industry. New evidence indicates that the toll it is taking is quickly spreading beyond a personal crisis and one of, what could be, global proportions. Lending and Borrowing The problem with the student loan debt industry isn’t just  … Read more

If you are one of many suffering under a wavering economy and financial stress you may be looking for help with your debts. A Dallas bankruptcy is one option that can help you eliminate your debts and get back on track. Here are a few things to know to prepare yourself for the process: First,  … Read more

If you have been on the unfortunate end of financial hardship that lead to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy you might be wondering if you will ever be able to own a home again. The short answer is, yes. However, there are some considerations to be made about borrowing again in the future. Owning Again If  … Read more

In order to help educate consumers and prevent more college hopefuls from falling into overwhelming student loan debt, an initiative as been gearing up to better prepare high school student and their families as to what to expect when dealing with student loans.  Here are a few things you should  know: Know the deadlines —  … Read more

This weekend celebrates Mother’s Day, a day to honor the life and efforts of mothers everywhere. While many people are still struggling with their finances holidays such as these can bring pressure for those looking to give a nice gift to their wife or mother. Truly, there are plenty of budget friendly gifts that can  … Read more

Energy  Future Holdings Corp. has already faced a rocky road since it filed for Texas bankruptcy just a week  ago. Still being considered worth billions, experts agree the company is nowhere near what it was worth when investors bought in back in 2007. Now in the midst of a Chapter 11 case, the future of  … Read more

If you are suffering a financial hardship and worried about making ends meet the appeal of quick and easy cash can be tempting. The payday loan process seems simple enough, get money and repay it back with a little interest. What could go wrong? Slippery Slope When you get a payday loan you receive money  … Read more