Credit cards have become a regular part of life for most people, so if you’re considering getting a credit card it’s important to understand why people apply for credit cards, how they use them and what you can do if you are struggling to repay what you owe. In order to obtain a credit card […]

Debt can when done properly benefit you as it can help you to buy a home, buy a family car, invest in education and improve your standard of living. Debt however can have disastrous effects if you begin to borrow too much money. Some of these problems include: Running out of money Unable to deal […]

When considering how to pay off debt or raise money for a large expenditure, most Americans think of those approaches with which they are most familiar.  These can include cutting back on discretionary expenses, taking a second job, cashing out certain investments, etc.  These are known and useful ways to make your money last longer. […]

Having an extreme amount of debt can often make you feel helpless, like there’s no hope for every digging out of that financial hole. As daunting as they may seem though, those piles of credit card bills, mortgage payments and loans aren’t insurmountable.  You can take control of your debt and overcome your financial woes […]

Life as a U.S. citizen or business owner is precarious at the moment, as discussion concerning the federal government’s fiscal cliff continues to intensify. With fears that more than $600 billion may be slashed from the spending budget during 2013, and further suggestions that taxes will soar nationwide, there is a genuine threat that the […]