Q: I Would Like to Save My Daughter’s Money That She Receives for Birthdays and Holidays. Where is the Best Place to Put It? A: It’s great that you are thinking of your daughter’s financial future. That shows that you are a conscientious and loving mom – two traits I’m sure your child will appreciate […]
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Q: If I dispute something on my credit report that I feel is not legit will it re-start the time on the debt? I have a debt that will drop off in another year and I want to dispute it but I don’t want to restart the clock on the debt. Should I dispute it
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Q: I am a 24-year-old graduate school student who accumulated a lot of credit card debt as an undergrad. About $7,000 of my credit card hasn’t been paid on since 2005. The other $3,000 or so hasn’t been paid in a year or two. I am not in a position to pay these debts and
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Question: I went to Culinary School not realizing my student loans would cost me around $1,000 a Month. We had to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to hold them off for 5 years, but I will still be hurting when it is over and Sallie Mae will not even consolidate the loans anymore. I am
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This is, unfortunately, a bad case of identity theft. You need to protect yourself and your son in a number of ways, starting by pulling your most recent credit reports, examining them for any other accounts that you may not know about, and then putting a credit freeze on your credit reports. Read this article for more information about how a credit freeze can protect your credit rating.
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Q: I am at month 11 of a student loan rehabilitation program for a defaulted loan of about $80,000. I have made 10 on time monthly payments of $550. My parents will help me offer a lump sum payment to settle this debt. I am looking at offering $30,000 to $40,000. The collection agency wants
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Q: I am a medical student. I have a total of around $300,000 in student loan debt taken out in both Stafford and Grad Plus Loans at around 6.5% and 7.5% respectively. I now have to complete a residency. Is student loan consolidation my best option? Also, where might I be able to refinance at
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Q: Is it true that I will be given a 1099-c when I settle a debt for $600 or more off the amount that was due? If so exactly what does this mean? What is the tax percentage I will be charged? Is there a tax penalty fee for this? And will this increase my
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Q: I have a recent outstanding debt on my credit report. When I settle it, can the collection agency state as part of their negotiation that they will also remove it from my credit report? A: If you agree to a settlement with an original creditor or with a collection agency, they can do anything
Q: I feel obligated to settle my old debts. If I settle a really old debt that has been deleted from my credit reports, does that reactivate the debt and put it back on my credit report? A: Depending on the type of debt in question and what the creditor or collection agency does with
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Q: I have no credit card because I got into financial trouble a few years ago. I am starting to rebuild my credit and I am interested in applying for a credit card. I am scared of making that decision. I do get mailings from a card company asking me to sign up. I’m completing
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Q: I have $33,000 worth of unsecured credit card debt. I’m not late on any payments, but I am living paycheck to paycheck. What’s the best way to clear my debt? Should I refinance my house or consider a debt consolidation company. A: I don’t think going to a debt consolidation company is the best strategy.
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Q: How Can I Re-Establish Credit With Bad Credit? No One Will Give Me a Credit Card. A: To re-establish credit after you’ve had credit problems in the past, try these three strategies: 1. Open a Secured Card. With a secured card, you put up a certain amount of cash into an account – perhaps
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Q: What is the best way to save money and get a good return on it? A: I recently wrote the following article that answers your question about saving money and getting a good return on it. Here is the article: Three Ways to Save More Money By Getting Paid to Save Everyone wants to
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Q: Should I roll over $30,000 in my traditional IRA account into a ROTH IRA? I am 50 years old. A: Although the earnings in both types of retirement accounts grow tax-deferred, for longer-term financial planning, I like the benefits of the ROTH IRA over the Traditional IRA. Additionally, recent changes governing IRAs make it more financially
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