This Couple Learned the True Cost of Living Beyond Their Means
Travis and Vonnie Pizel made a good living, but 10 years into their marriage, bad spending habits had put them $109,000 in credit card debt. Here's how they got out.
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How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt
U.S. credit card debt shrank 5% in the second quarter from a year ago, approaching 10-year lows. It's not just due to banks, which have written off uncollectible debts. Learn how consumers are taking control of their finances and how you can too.
New Online Tools Help Manage Your Money For Nothing
Too many of us rely on ballpark estimates to track our finances, but when it comes to money, there's no need to wing it: Several new online tools debuted at the Finovate Conference this week that can help take the guesswork out of figuring out how much you have, owe or are owed.
Why More People Are Rejecting Their Credit Cards
In the past year, millions of Americans have significantly cut their use of credit cards in an effort to take control of their financial lives. But some people are taking an even more radical step -- going cold turkey on plastic and paying for everything with good ol' cash.
Have Tax Problems? A Tax-Relief Firm May Only Add to Them
Tax-resolution scams are on the rise as unethical companies peddling tax-relief services prey on people who owe back taxes. Here's what you need to know before you sign up for any tax-resolution services. Even better, here's why you should avoid most such firms.
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.
Losses Mount at Debt Settlement Firms
Next month, debt settlement firms will no longer be able to collect advance fees from consumers seeking to escape their credit card debts. In the meantime, unlucky debtors are reporting losses as the firms begin to go belly up, taking their fees and deposits with them.
