http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy Find great bankruptcy and foreclosure advice and tips from our experts on Banks.com's Bankruptcy & Foreclosures Blog. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:10:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/13/credit-card-debt-quick-in-a-long-way-out/#comment-280 How to get into Debt - Bankruptcy & Foreclosures Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:46:17 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/13/credit-card-debt-quick-in-a-long-way-out/#comment-280 [...] it is also a result of spending money that you do not have. In other words, putting money on a credit card and hoping that you have enough money to pay it back sometime in the [...] […] it is also a result of spending money that you do not have. In other words, putting money on a credit card and hoping that you have enough money to pay it back sometime in the […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/18/hiring-a-debt-consolidation-firm-have-you-thought-about-this/#comment-278 How you can benefit from Debt Consolidation - Bankruptcy & Foreclosures Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:48:25 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/18/hiring-a-debt-consolidation-firm-have-you-thought-about-this/#comment-278 [...] dealing with all of the debt that you have accumulated over the years? If so, you may find that debt consolidation offers all of the benefits that you have been looking [...] […] dealing with all of the debt that you have accumulated over the years? If so, you may find that debt consolidation offers all of the benefits that you have been looking […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/13/credit-card-debt-quick-in-a-long-way-out/#comment-276 Credit for College Students - Personal Finance Advice Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:01:56 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/13/credit-card-debt-quick-in-a-long-way-out/#comment-276 [...] The female barista told me her story too.  She had absolutely no credit history to her name, but when the salesperson at her favorite store urged her to apply for a credit card she went ahead and did it.  She was immediately approved and of course started shopping.  Her meager $200 credit limit turned into something monstrous once the 29% interest kicked in on the balance.  Add to this the fees she incurred, and before she knew it she was in over her head. [...] […] The female barista told me her story too.  She had absolutely no credit history to her name, but when the salesperson at her favorite store urged her to apply for a credit card she went ahead and did it.  She was immediately approved and of course started shopping.  Her meager $200 credit limit turned into something monstrous once the 29% interest kicked in on the balance.  Add to this the fees she incurred, and before she knew it she was in over her head. […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/16/set-debt-relief-goals-follow-through-on-them/#comment-275 What to do if You're Broke - Personal Finance Advice Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:58:29 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/16/set-debt-relief-goals-follow-through-on-them/#comment-275 [...] that help you create a plan to follow in order to get your finances in order are all well and good, but if you’re broke right now then advice about how to invest your [...] […] that help you create a plan to follow in order to get your finances in order are all well and good, but if you’re broke right now then advice about how to invest your […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/03/05/how-to-get-a-loan-even-in-a-recession/#comment-273 Payday Loans - Personal Finance Advice Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:51:11 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/03/05/how-to-get-a-loan-even-in-a-recession/#comment-273 [...] has been a lot of attention focused on payday loans lately.  These short-term, high interest loans can be quite costly, and some people find themselves falling into a cycle of using the loans over [...] […] has been a lot of attention focused on payday loans lately.  These short-term, high interest loans can be quite costly, and some people find themselves falling into a cycle of using the loans over […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/10/mounting-debt-can-lead-to-other-issues/#comment-272 Gas Credit Cards - Personal Finance Advice Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:39:40 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/06/10/mounting-debt-can-lead-to-other-issues/#comment-272 [...] Plenty of people save money using gas credit cards, but there are also plenty of people who wind up spending a lot more than they should once they get their hands on a gas credit card.  Figure out if  gas credit card [...] […] Plenty of people save money using gas credit cards, but there are also plenty of people who wind up spending a lot more than they should once they get their hands on a gas credit card.  Figure out if  gas credit card […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/05/01/despite-the-turmoil-americans-are-still-spending/#comment-271 Finances - Mom Knows Best? - Banking Blogs, Expert Advice on Goldparked.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:40:56 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/05/01/despite-the-turmoil-americans-are-still-spending/#comment-271 [...] your parents didn’t handle finances well, or didn’t bother to teach you about the proper ways to manage your finances, then it’s [...] […] your parents didn’t handle finances well, or didn’t bother to teach you about the proper ways to manage your finances, then it’s […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/02/19/new-fico-score-model-good-news-for-all/#comment-270 Finances - Read your Credit Report - Banking Blogs, Expert Advice on Goldparked.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:38:14 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/02/19/new-fico-score-model-good-news-for-all/#comment-270 [...] forgot about - which may not be substantial enough to get you denied for credit but which drag your credit score down [...] […] forgot about - which may not be substantial enough to get you denied for credit but which drag your credit score down […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/05/14/could-paying-with-your-credit-card-be-costing-us-all/#comment-269 Finances - Time to Buy? - Banking Blogs, Expert Advice on Goldparked.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:34:27 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/05/14/could-paying-with-your-credit-card-be-costing-us-all/#comment-269 [...] you are in the midst of trying to pay off debt and build up a decent savings account, then the answer is easy. You should hold on to things as [...] […] you are in the midst of trying to pay off debt and build up a decent savings account, then the answer is easy. You should hold on to things as […]

]]> http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/05/01/despite-the-turmoil-americans-are-still-spending/#comment-268 Finances - Find Your Vice - Banking Blogs, Expert Advice on Goldparked.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:26:47 +0000 http://banks.com/blogs/bankruptcy/2008/05/01/despite-the-turmoil-americans-are-still-spending/#comment-268 [...] also about psychology. How your mind is wired has a lot to do with how you spend your money. Do you impulsively buy things you don’t need when you’re feeling upset? Do you find that you’re less apt to [...] […] also about psychology. How your mind is wired has a lot to do with how you spend your money. Do you impulsively buy things you don’t need when you’re feeling upset? Do you find that you’re less apt to […]

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