Thursday, June 27, 2013

This week's top story: Attorneys bust 5 bankruptcy myths

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Attorneys bust 5 bankruptcy myths
Only deadbeats, cheats and crooks file for bankruptcy, right? Nothing could be further from the truth, say the folks who deal with bankruptcy day to day. More... 
Singles using credit scores to filter dates
Your astrological sign? Pah. A growing number of today's singles employ a FICO filter, using credit scores to judge whether a date is responsible. More... 
Private jet fliers turn to prepaid cards
Even the rich have to budget. Private jet cards that let customers cut costs and guarantee access to luxury travel on short notice have taken off. More... 
Expert advice

Helping a relative in debt? Be careful
'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane E. McNamara
Yes, you can help a relative overwhelmed by debt. Help her negotiate, consolidate, but be careful about taking that debt on yourself.
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6-step credit-building plan for single mom
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A low-income, single mom in school with a baby on the way wants to handle credit wisely, but she needs a plan to avoid debt. More...
 
Old car debt hounds ex-wife
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
What do you do when your wages are garnished to pay for a repossessed car that was jointly owned by you and your ex?
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Best bets for a hotel rewards card
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
If you're traveling a lot for business, a hotel rewards card can rack up free stays quickly. Check out these travelers' favorites.
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Millennials less materialistic or just cash poor?
Frugality is trendy and displays of wealth are passe among young adults, say studies. But will this attitude last as today's young people grow up? More... 
4 questions to ask about overdraft protection
Does the high costs of overdraft protection outweigh any embarrassment of having your card rejected? More... 
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Friday, June 21, 2013

This week's top story: 5 fixes for paying bills late

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5 top excuses (and fixes) for paying bills late
Excuses abound for paying bills late, but none do you any good. We identify the top five -- and a way to overcome each one. More... 
Credit report dispute process fix coming soon
In the past, all that evidence you sent to dispute a credit report error got trashed. That's about to change. More... 
What's next for the Credit CARD Act?
The federal watchdog agency is reviewing the 2009 law's impact; consumer groups are urging a host of fixes, enhancements. More... 
Expert advice

Dealing with an old debt, new collector
'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane E. McNamara
When an old debt resurfaces as you're trying to make a credit comeback, do you ignore it? Negotiate? Or pay in full?
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Defaulting on one card risks losing them all
'Your Business Credit' expert Elaine Pofeldt
If your business is failing and you default on several cards, the issuers of your other cards can find out and may cut you off. More...
 
$8,000 card debt hidden from husband
'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
Whether you reveal hidden debt to your husband is up to you, but you need to stop it from growing and get a plan to pay it off.
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Best debit cards for ATM withdrawals overseas
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
ATM fees overseas are stiff. But a few debit cards rise to the top when it comes to keeping these fees in check.
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Bill would truncate Social Security numbers
A new bill would prohibit all federal, state and local agencies from displaying complete Social Security numbers to reduce ID theft. More... 
Credit card data isn't above government snooping
Since the National Security Agency's controversial data collection practices were revealed, leaks have spilled about what else the agency is collecting. More... 
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