Americans Better About Paying Credit-Card Debt in 1Q by The Associated Press May 21st 2013 6:38AM Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first quarter, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt.
How Fast Should You Cut Your Debt? by Credit.com May 17th 2013 12:30PM Determining how fast you can and should pay off your debts starts with a few simple steps -- and first among them is understanding how you got into debt to start with.
To Co-Sign or Not to Co-Sign? That Is the Question by Molly McCluskey May 16th 2013 5:00AM If you're in a shaky financial state, having someone willing to co-sign for a loan can be a lifesaver. But for the co-signer, it's not about altruism; it's a question of risk.
America's First Big-City Bankruptcy of 2013 by Rich Smith May 15th 2013 5:00AM For the time being at least, Detroit can claim the distinction of having been the biggest U.S. city to ever go completely bust.
10 Signs You're Heading for a Money Meltdown by Michele Lerner May 13th 2013 5:00AM We all want to avoid facing hard financial truths sometimes, but ignore these 10 warning signs of an impending money disaster at your own peril.
She Lost $35,000 on Slots, Then Got Her Finances Back on Track by Credit.com May 10th 2013 9:25AM Linda Mannerberg lost $35,000 to a crippling gambling addiction. Here's how she got her financial life back in order in just one year.
Calif. Sues JPMorgan Chase For Debt-Collection Tactics by The Associated Press May 10th 2013 7:00AM California's attorney general has sued JPMorgan Chase, alleging that used illegal tactics in its efforts to collect debts from more than 100,000 credit card holders.
