Comparison is a Habit Human nature has a built-in habit that allows us to compare everything with something else we have. As we apply for a credit card, we often compare banking services. Too often, we forget to apply this same theory to debt reduction. Looking the other way, we often hope that the debt will ...

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At a time when the country is deeply divided over the proper role of government, what is Capitol Hill's appetite for a new, independent agency with broad power to police the financial industry and protect consumers from the risky lending practices that contributed so much to the financial crash of... Read more about The CFPA: How ...

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Immediate Reduction [caption id="" align="alignright" width="404" caption="Photo: mycreditcardsolution.com"][/caption] 2009 has been difficult for Americans. During the next year, unemployment forecasts do not show an improvement. Right now, many people are holding various debts that they have accumulated. These debts can be in the form of a secured or unsecured line of credit. Many Americans fall prey to ...

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The document used to be a tool lenders would give to borrowers early in the homebuying process so they'd know how much house they could afford. But as of this month, it's now a legally binding agreement.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about HUD Makes Good Faith Estimates Believable...

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Personal bankruptcies rose more than 30 percent in 2009, with more than 1.4 million protection filings. Even though so many people are in dire financial straits, having to declare bankruptcy comes as an embarrassing shock.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Hard Times Lead To Dramatic Rise In Bankruptcies...

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