The Financial Reform Act Explained

Monday, July 26th, 2010

[CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW] On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. He and the Democratic Party have been both applauded and demonized for it. What does the new law actually do, and why do people love/hate it? ...

Credit Card Debt and Balance Transfers

Monday, July 26th, 2010

What should you do if you receive a balance transfer offer in the mail? All you have to do is fill out the little checks or call a toll-free number to activate a transfer offer. It’s an easy process that could help you reduce credit card debt…or can ...

Eligibility Criteria for HAMP Loan Modification Program

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Eligibility Criteria for HAMP Loan Modification Program Posted on July 26, 2010. Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: loan modification, HAMP, loan modification criteria | The Obama loan modification program was designed to help millions of homeowners who were affected in recession. Obama has allocated $75 billion in ...

Are You Ready for Debt Counseling?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Have you considered working with a debt counseling firm to get your bills under control? A debt counselor can work with you to get at the root of any spending problems you have, and help you become a better manager of your money. Here are some things to ...

Numbers Don’t Tell Debt Reduction Story

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

A recent news story from the Associated Press offers more evidence that consumers are getting better at debt reduction. According to the story, five of the nations top six issuers of credit cards report that delinquent payments are falling. At the same time, five of the top six credit ...