U.S. Debt Is About To Go Through The Roof

The Ceiling
Every credit limit must be controlled by a ceiling, a line that is drawn in the financial sand. As the new fiscal year began for the U.S. on October 1, 2009, there was a bit more than a $200 billion dollar cushion between the debts the country owed and [...]

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 by
Sarah Eicher

Still Not Sure? More Signs that You Need Debt Consolidation | Part 6

Recognize red flags
I’ve previously mentioned in this debt consolidation series that this step isn’t for everyone. We have been introduced to debt consolidation. I covered the benefits and which bills can be covered.
If you’re still not sure whether it’s time for you to get debt consolidation help, here are some [...]

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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild

5 Ways to Avoid Taking a Hit to Your Credit Score

Credit card companies lowering limits
Some credit card holders have been shocked recently when they found out their credit limits had been slashed — big time. The credit crunch is causing credit card companies to lower people’s credit limits, sometimes unexpectedly.
Protect your credit score
The amount of credit you are approved for [...]

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild