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Debt is a multi trillion dollar problem in America. If you look around you, you no doubt know somebody who has debt of some kind. You probably even have debt of your own you’re looking to pay off.
If it’s time to get your financial house in order and you want to reduce your debt load, there... read more →
You’ve probably noticed that retailers are already gearing up for the holidays. So whether you’re ready or not, you’ll soon start seeing a lot of holiday-shopping advertisements, as well as... read more →
Dealing with debt collection agencies is never pleasant and you may find that some are especially persistent —and rude. While debt collectors are required to follow certain laws and regulations,... read more →
A reader on AskTheMoneyCoach.com wants to know what to do about debt she can no longer afford to pay due to the loss of the family’s primary breadwinner. (more…)
If one of your financial resolutions is to become debt free, you may be looking at a pile of bills and fretting over how you’ll pay them all. Well, don’t despair.... read more →
Results of a study recently released by the Urban Institute revealed that more than 35 percent of Americans are behind with debt collectors. Falling behind on credit card bills or even... read more →
Q: Hello Ms. Khalfani-Cox. Is it better to work with a debt management company and pay off a lot of creditors every month over a long period of time (I would be... read more →
Q: Should I settle in full on an account that has already been closed or charged off? Or should I demand a paid in full receipt once we have a... read more →
Being deep in debt isn’t just a threat to reaching your financial goals or having a happy personal relationship, free of arguments about money. Excessive debt can also seriously hold... read more →
Many people say they want to get out of debt but they continue to make the same financial mistakes over and over again. In this video, I'll tell you 4... read more →
Q: I was talking to a collection agent about making payment on a bill and she kept saying “how much can you pay, I cannot guarantee it will stop further... read more →
Q: What can I do about a credit union that took money out of my account (my SSDI) to pay off a past due bill I owed them? A: If a credit union... read more →
If you’re struggling with credit card debt and are also working hard on preserving that emergency savings account, you may be wondering if you should switch gears and choose... read more →
Your kids and grandkids can develop both good and bad spending habits at an... read more →