Archive for March, 2010

What is the best way to payoff my credit card debt?

Friday, March 26th, 2010

I currently have around 10,000.00 dollars of credit card debt on three different cards. I am paying 29.99% on two of them, and 22.99% on the other one.

I have tried to get a card with a better rate to transfer my balances to, but the issuers won’t give me one because I am using so much of my available credit now. I have not had any late payments on my credit accounts, tho.

Should I try to get a home equity loan to pay off the cards, or is that a bad idea, too?

I know that I got myself in this situation, and I am wholly responsible. I do not feel right about declaring bankruptcy, but really want to get out of debt somehow.

If I am unable to get a lower rate, then I don’t see a way to rid myself of the debt. Any advice?

The Credit Card Song by Old Man Pie

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010


Ahead of its time this is a cartoon animation that’s been up on the web since 2006 and is all about the credit crunch crisis. Credit card spending and loans from banks are in their trillions of dollars and something has to give. We no longer spend what we have earned, we spend what we havn’t earned on the back of house price rises and yet more loans. The banks are prospering and fat cats are awarding themselves massive bonuses, but it cannot continue. Beware the debt time bomb may bring the …

Debt Management Six Things You Should Know

Sunday, March 21st, 2010
Six Important Aspects Of Debt Management

The harassing phone calls from your creditors just won’t stop and the credit card bills just keep coming. What can you do about it? Have you considered a debt management plan? Let’s look at how they work in the following six steps and see if perhaps this might be the answer you’ve been seeking.

1. Collect all of your paperwork and bills in one place. It’s important to know the big picture of what you actually owe and might consider putting into a debt management plan. It may be an unpleasant task to see the actual total but it’s an essential starting point. You can’t make a successful journey if you don’t know where you’re starting.

2. Find a company that you’re comfortable with and that has the resources to help you. Some of these companies can actually get your creditors to reduce the amount that you owe so pick carefully and ask about their average reduction. Choose a company that will customize a plan specifically for you.

3. Next is the actual conversation. Don’t be embarrassed by sharing the financial situation you’ve found yourself in. You’re not the first to have gotten behind in paying bills and not the first to even be considering the drastic step of bankruptcy. This is the time to take a step towards a solution.

4. Follow through with the action plan to solve your debt problems. This can mean that you make one payment a month to the company and they negotiate with your creditors and pay them. It would be a relief to have the situation under this kind of control. No more harassing calls or threatening letters. If you ever have extra money to pay, you’ll be out of debt even faster.

5. There will be fee for the company’s services in negotiating the reduction of your balances and a new payment schedule. The financial company knows how the medical billers and credit card companies work. If you need legal advice, it would be best to contact an attorney.

6. Learn what you can about staying out of debt. Create a budget and stick with it. Once you’re free of all the worrying and the stress about unpaid bills, you certainly don’t want to return to that place.

So, that’s how it works. Your pathway to a healthy financial future can be secured through a debt management plan. If it’s appropriate for your situation, and if you’re willing to stick with the plan, you can become debt free in a matter of a few months. That would feel so good and would really be the right thing for you and your family. Take the first step by getting the real picture of your finances and then making the call.



By: Terry Stanfield

Chase Credit Card Ripoff Scam (part 1)

Sunday, March 14th, 2010


In this video, I explain how corrupt of a financial institution Chase Bank is. This is not just my opinion, but the opinion of thousands of others that have filed complaints and class action lawsuits against this financial juggernaut. I missed one payment. I had a super record with this company for eight solid years. One missed payment brought my minimum payment up three times. I went from an 8.45% interest rate to 29.99%. When I called the company to negotiate, all three parties refused to …

Reducing Credit Card Debt

Thursday, March 11th, 2010


ReducingCreditCardDebt.net – Helping you and your family avoid the credit crunch.

Why It’s Hard To Get Out Of Credit Card Debt

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


www.FreeDebtExam.com http The power of compound interest. This is why it’s so hard to get out of credit card debt. If you want free help, take the Free Debt Exam at www.FreeDebtExam.com

Credit Card Debt Elimination Programs

Sunday, March 7th, 2010
If you’ve been thinking of digging yourself out of debt, as many of us are these days, you may want to look into a debt consolidation loan. Debt consolidation replaces those many high interest debt payments with one lower interest payment and many people are finding that such a loan actually saves them money, freeing more funds to help them pay down and eliminate their balances.

How Do Debt Elimination Programs Work?

Credit card debt is notorious for its high interest, sometimes as much as 21%. Saving money by paying lower interest rates is a strong motivation and excellent reason for consolidating all your debt into one, often lower, monthly payment.

The easiest way to discover exactly which service will help you to reduce your debt is to get several free online quotes. There is no obligation on your part to accept any of these quotes. You can get an idea of the terms, length of repayment times, and interest rates for which you may be eligible. If this research shows you that a consolidation loan will save you money each month while paying down your balances, you may want to give this type of loan serious consideration as a tool to improve your financial health.

Get Started Today – Request a Free Quote Online!

The market in debt consolidation is growing rapidly as consumers realize that credit card debt is endangering their chances at a comfortable lifestyle. With this tremendous growth in the industry comes a spate of advertising with every company declaring their loans are the best ones for you. It would be easy, of course, to just pick one that looks good but you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars a year if you don’t carefully research every offer.

Getting quotes, online or via telephone, from several lenders will often yield a surprising range of monthly payment amounts and interest rates. A little investigation and a lot of questions will ensure that you get the right debt elimination program to fit your personal needs.

Where Can I Request Free Online Quotes?

There are hundreds of websites offering a free online debt consolidation quote to you. These sites will allow you to compare several major lenders side-by-side. Be sure to compare all aspects of your free online quotes, such as, the company’s reputation, success rate, loan terms, and interest rate.

Now that you are more familiar with how debt consolidation works and the importance of requesting free quotes, you probably want to see just how much you can save with a debt consolidation loan. A great place to learn more about debt consolidation, and get free quotes, is http://debtconsolidationsource.googlepages.com/, an excellent online resource with lots of valuable information on debt consolidation.



By: Zach Ford

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