Riches to Rags: Tales of Woe From Those Who Had It and Lost It
Climbing the ladder of success can be a slow process. But once you get there, the reverse process -- sliding down the chute of economic despair -- can happen all too quickly.
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4 Tips to Avoid the Payday-Loan Trap
This week JPMorgan Chase announced protections against payday lenders. But big banks can't stop the cycle of devastation payday loans can cause. Only you can, and here's how.
To Pay Off Credit Cards, She Made a U-Turn, and Became a Trucker
Meet Holly Bridges. After a long haul spent living on her credit cards and getting further and further into debt, the young woman made a big change to steer herself away from financial ruin: She became a long-haul truck driver.
This Couple Paid Off $92,000 in Credit Card Debt in 5 Years
It was 2005, and Jerry Bailey and his wife, Sue, had rung up approximately $92,000 in charges on their 17 credit cards. But when the minister from Jackson, Mich., realized how deep a hole they had dug for their family, the couple chose a hard path -- working to pay off every cent.
No Job, No Stuff, No Rapture? How to Rebuild Financially
Many of those who genuinely believed Harold Camping's prediction that the Rapture would arrive Saturday are starting this week with no jobs and no belongings. DailyFinance can't address their spiritual anguish, but we can offer some advice on how they can regain their financial footing.
Mired in Debt? Here's How to Dig Out Safely
Many Americans are desperate to relieve their debt burdens. Here are some good options for whipping your debt into a manageable condition.
