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The Very Basics Of Debt Collection Part One
This is the first article in a three part series on the very basic facts of debt collection. When you take out an account, and don't pay your account bills on time, the account goes delinquent and your bills turn into debt. A debt collector is a person whose job it is to try... »
Investing In Bonds- How Is It Done And Is It Safe?
Stocks and bonds. Doubtlessly, you've heard of them, and if you have been reading my articles, you know what they are. If you have not been, you should! But here is a quick update: stocks represent a portion of ownership in a company, and a bond represents money that a company "borrowed" and has... »
Filing For Bankruptcy? A List Of DONT’S Pt. 2
Don't repay family members. The thing is that they can't be treated different than other creditors. Under the law, relatives have the same exact legal status as every other creditor that you owe. Thus, relatives can't be treated differently than all of the other places. I know that stinks, however it's the law. »
Medical Debt Relief Act Evens Things Out…Slightly
From 1999 to 2009, premium costs for family insurance have risen by one hundred and thirty one percent. That's easily over three times the rate at which wages rose during this time. In the recession, millions of jobs have been lost, putting workers who just lost their jobs at risk of also living without... »
Wait. How Long Will This Stay On My Credit Report? Part 1
Your credit history. It could be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Most of the time it's like a nosy mother in law coming to visit. You know that she's coming, and that's always bad news, but you are too afraid to ask or even consider how long she will be staying. Even... »
Bankruptcy Filings Increase As Jobs Decrease
Layoffs and pay cuts shifted more people into bankruptcy last year, and experts attest that the situation will most likely not get any better until the unemployment issue improves. In Wisconsin, bankruptcy filings raised to 30 percent in 2009. This came on top of a 35 percent increase in the preceding year. »
