Many people with low credit scores who find getting a loan difficult are sometimes able to borrow money if they have a co-signer. Co-signers accept legal liability for a loan, and essentially vouch for the person applying for the loan, agreeing to repay the money if the primary borrower is unable or unwilling to do […]
Divorce is tough no matter your circumstances, but the process is even tougher if you are fighting over or struggling with finances. There are several important financial decisions you will need to make once you decide to end your marriage, and protecting yourself financially should be one of your most important priorities. What can you […]
The majority of college students who borrow money to pay tuition opt for government loans because they are easy to get, have reasonable interest rates, and are the first suggested by schools and guidance counselors. However, they are not the only option. It is possible to secure a private education loan to pay for college. […]
The IRS uses bank levies as a tool to collect tax payments. If you owe tax money and you are unable able to or choose not to pay it, the IRS has the power to take it directly from your bank account. Having a bank levy is something that can leave you feeling powerless and […]
Millions of Americans are living beyond their means, but many have no idea their financial situation is as bleak as it is. For some, things will turn around before they reach the crisis point. Perhaps they are saddled with student loan payments or they are in the midst of a job change. Unfortunately for some, […]
Many debt collectors behave professionally and work within the letter of the law to collect debts owed to their clients or their own companies. Unfortunately, there are also those that behave unscrupulously and mistreat consumers, sometimes to the point of breaking the law. Whether you have been approached by an above board debt collector or […]
Zombie debt is old debt that âcomes back to life.â In the world of money lending, debts are often sold to other financial institutions and when an old debt is sold to a new debt collector, that debt collector sometimes tries to revive it by intimidating the borrower into paying. The key to surviving zombie […]
Using bankruptcy successfully is about more than just âwiping outâ your debt. It requires a change in your spending habits and your overall approach to money. If you file for bankruptcy and return to your previous spending habits within a year or two, it wonât be long until you are in the same dire financial […]
A debt management plan can be an effective way to repay money you owe to lenders without filing for bankruptcy, but it is important you understand what you are committing to before determining if it is the right option for you. Most debt management plans are arranged through a consumer credit counseling agency. The agency […]
If you are drowning in debt and a big reason is your huge student loan, you are not alone. Luckily, you might be eligible for debt forgiveness. Likewise, if you are about to take on student loan debt and you are concerned you will never be able to repay the money you borrow, there are […]
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