Michael Jackson & Shmuley Boteach: A Debt of Unanswered Questions

Remember the Last Three Decades of Jacko Weirdness?
Over the years, we witnessed the eccentricity of Michael Jackson. From his constant changing appearance and repeated debt relief missions to his legal issues, we ask ourselves the question: Why did he do it? What lead MJ to go that far? For instance, [...]

Simpler, golden times for Michael Jackson. Will he and Shmuley Boteach find debt relief soon? (Photo: flickr.com)

With Debt Relief in the Offing Investors Tighten Reins on Money

Madoff scandal gives rise to debt relief issues
In the wake of the Bernie Madoff scandal, debt relief has become a persistent theme. Madoff had a long running Ponzi scheme in which he bilked investors of over $13.2 billion.
Under the guise of a gifted money-manager, Madoff attracted high-profile clients like Steven [...]

Obama Tax Break Could Cost Millions Next Tax Day

As in Millions of Taxpayers Who Will Have to Give Money Back
Were you one of those people who were elated to hear about the “Making Work Pay” tax break that President Obama gifted to the American people? Truly, it did benefit many people. Workers were paid back to the tune [...]

Making Work Pay will cost millions of American taxpayers anywhere from $250 to $400 this coming tax season. These people may need payday loans. (Photo: flickr.com)

Cheap Thanksgiving Meals and Debt Relief

You Can Plan Well and Save Money This Thanksgiving
If you find yourself inhaling the last of the crouton dust after a fruitless search for the elusive meal, you are likely in need of debt relief. I’ve been there before, so I feel your fruitlessness. Now that Thanksgiving has flickered into [...]

Debt relief is possible, even if you have to plan a Thanksgiving meal. (Photo: Wikipedia.org)

Parents Can Find Some Debt Relief With $2,500 Tuition Credit

Tuition credit
Parents looking for some debt relief can find aid trough a tuition tax credit of up to $2,500. Part of Obama’s stimulus bill is the higher-education tax credit. The stimulus, signed into law in February, should hopefully help Americans who are financially struggling.
This particular tax credit aims to help [...]

Consumers Who Need Debt Relief May Find a Better Bank

Banks and debt
In an effort to find new customers, banks are aiming to help with a big public concern: debt relief. TD Bank, located on the East Coast, hosted a free pizza night for potential customers. Citizens Bank has promised to give new customers $1,000 if they are saving for [...]

Dodd’s Reform Bill Threatens Power of Federal Reserve

Debt Relief Would Be a Whole New Ballgame
The people of American are looking for debt relief any way they can find it these days, and it appears that the only way true gains in this area are going to be made is if major restructuring of America’s financial regulatory agencies [...]

Senator. Chris Dodd (Photo: Wikipedia.org)

What’s the Best Way to Protect Consumers in Need of Debt Relief?

Should Courts or Executive Branch Agencies Have Final Say?
The recession has forced America to face some of its most deep-seated systematic financial troubles. One thing that has become clear is that unscrupulous mortgage lenders and credit card agencies have dined for far too long upon consumers who largely didn’t understand [...]

President Obama's plans for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency could mean that debt relief is closer than ever for the downtrodden. (Photo: flickr.com)

Consumers Worried About Debt Relief and Retirement

Retirement funding
Many consumers are worried about debt relief as they reach retirement age.  With news of Social Security and Medicare being tapped out within the next few decades, Americans are looking for other options to retire in comfort.  Fortunately, there are some jobs that still focus on pension plan guarantees.  [...]

Debt relief and retirement

Breckenridge, Colorado, Legalizes Pot | Can They Do That?

Penalties for possession removed
The federal government still states that possession of marijuana is illegal, as does the state of Colorado. However, in the city of Breckenridge, Colorado, people who possess less than an ounce of pot will not face any criminal or civil charges.
Yes, on election day 2009, Breckenridge, Colorado, [...]

No more doctors note needed in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Layoffs Being Used As Debt Relief, But Is It A Good Option?

Layoffs
Many businesses are looking to layoffs as a method of finding debt relief, but research is showing that this knee-jerk reaction to the economy isn’t always a good option. Peter Cappelli, director of the Center for Human Resources at Wharton School, stated, “It’s hard to save money if the jobs [...]

Debt Relief Is Just Four Steps Away

Are Debt Collectors Haunting You?
I just received a phone call with a number I did not recognize.  Naturally, I let it go to my voice mail. (After all, who wants to talk to a stranger?) The caller left a message,  and out of sheer curiosity,  I listened to it. The [...]

(photo courtesy of flickr.com)

Many Business Owners are Hiring Relatives to Find Debt Relief

Hiring Family Members
The search for debt relief has been a strong incentive for business owners to employ their relatives. Statistics are showing that of the six-million-member pool of small businesses in the U.S., about 20 percent of those with 100 employees or more, involve two or more family members. Analysts [...]

Employing relatives in a family business can be a reward path to debt relief, but some precautions are necessary. (Photo: flickr.com)

Consumers Markets Need Debt Relief Soon

Hard-Hit Markets Feeling the Sting
Consumers need to find debt relief, but some people coming out of the hardest-hit industries may be the most desperate for it. Industries like auto, financial services, retail and mortgage were particularly damaged due to the recession. Although many job markets are showing nascent signs of [...]

Job hunters need a game plan if theyre going to make it in this tough economy and find debt relief. (Photo: flickr.com)

People Look For Debt Relief as They Decide How to Spend

Spending money
Consumers are still searching hard for debt relief in today’s economy. Although there are some signs that the recession is coming to an end, many people are still wary of returning to old spending habits and are looking for ways to cut back. Many normal daily activities were put [...]

A membership at a warehouse store can save money. Image from Flickr.

Single Mothers Looking for Debt Relief

Some States are Better For Them Than Others
Single mothers are another part of society looking for debt relief. In today’s difficult economy, everyone is suffering but single mothers can have their own set of issues. Juggling employment, homes and children can be a daunting task even for two-parent households. For [...]

In a single-parent household where the mother is the parent, finding debt relief can be difficult. Certain states in this nation are more favorable than others. (Photo: flickr.com)

Lenders Settling Debt on Credit Cards with Consumers

Settling Debt
A new study is showing that many lending companies are settling debts on delinquent credit cards. As a new way of mitigating losses, many credit card companies are settling cards for notably less than the total amounts owed. Edward McClelland, a writer in Chicago, is a consumer who had [...]

More creditors are agreeing to settlements on credit card debt before law changes make their rates illegal. (Photo: picasaweb.google.com)

Get debt relief and save for the rainy day

Get Debt Relief
With the various debt solutions flooding the debt help industry, debt relief has become a financial option for every household. Although there are no shortcuts to a debt free life, getting debt relief has become easier and if you can exercise some willpower, it can be made simple [...]

Did you save for this rainy day (image by wikimedia)?

Steve Phillips ESPN Scandal | Who cares?

So what – don’t we have a recession going?
Oh, yes, the Steve Phillips ESPN scandal is big news, and a lot of huff and guff is flying around about his dalliance.  Some people are willing to give a big cash advance to get a picture of either his mistress or [...]

This is what this story does to me. Image from Wikimedia Commons.

Pay off debt yourself and save money

How do you paying off debt?
Paying off debt has become a major concern for people in every section of the society, rich and poor. Taking a loan/credit is much easier but to pay it off is very difficult, especially if you keep delaying the repayment. Non-payment of loan/credit can lead [...]

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