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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]