Debt Consolidation, Help and Relief

Movie Tickets Set To Increase

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  • Posted 03/26/10. by alison

The next time you head to the big screen, the ticket price could be even bigger. Some analysts say you’ll pay nearly $20 for a ticket to a 3D movie. Richard Greenfield of investment firm BTIG told USA Today that theater owners believe consumers are willing and ready to pay extra for 3D after the [...]

Nation’s Largest Bank Makes Big Move To Help Homeowners

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  • Posted 03/25/10. by alison

Bank of America is making a big move to help troubled homeowners. And some wonder if other banks will follow the move. Bank of America announced it will forgive up to 30% of the mortgage balance held by some of its customers. The homeowners must meet the following qualifications:

The homeowner must be at least 60 [...]

Tuesday’s Twitter To Follow: @NotMadeofMoney

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  • Posted 03/23/10. by alison

Wondering who to follow in the big wide world of Twitter? There are plenty of great Twitterers out there tweeting about money, debt, and finance– the topics we know you love. So every other Tuesday we’ll be  highlighting a Twitterer to follow. This week we’re turning the spotlight on @NotMadeofMoney.
This work-at-home-mom [...]

IRS Warns Of “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams

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  • Posted 03/21/10. by alison

Every year the IRS issues its “Dirty Dozen” list. These are 12 tax scams to watch out for. Sometimes new scams pop up, sometimes the scams have been carried over from past years. But they’re always a headache for honest taxpayers who fall for these scams and also for the IRS who must track down [...]

The Top Five Causes For Bankruptcy

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  • Posted 03/20/10. by alison

Although bankruptcy can be caused by frivolous spending and lavish lifestyles, that’s not always the main reason why it occurs. According to the San Fransisco Chronicle, there are five main life events and changes that can make you much more likely to file bankruptcy.
1. Medical Expenses
A Harvard University study says this is the biggest cause [...]

Trouble With Taxes? Find Free Tax Help

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  • Posted 03/19/10. by alison

April 15 is less than a month away. Don’t put off filing your taxes. If you’re having trouble or you need a little assistance, find some free tax help. There are likely several options in your area for getting some complimentary tax services. Here are some to consider:
IRS Open Houses: The IRS will hold several [...]

Could US Credit Rating Face Downgrade?

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  • Posted 03/16/10. by alison

Just like having too much debt can hurt your credit score, the same holds true for the US. And a new report released by credit rating agency Moody’s says that the US has lost its margin for error when it comes to its credit rating. Right now the US  carries the highest triple-A rating. But [...]

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives: New Program For Underwater Homeowners

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  • Posted 03/11/10. by alison

A new government program will essentially pay homeowners to sell at a loss. It’s called HAFA, or Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives and it goes into effect April 5. The goal is to help some of the nearly 25% of US homeowners who currently owe more on their homes than what they’re worth. Under HAFA, homeowners [...]

Tuesday’s Twitterer To Follow: @MoneyCrashers

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  • Posted 03/9/10. by alison

Wondering who to follow in the big wide world of Twitter? There are plenty of great Twitterers out there tweeting about money, debt, and finance– the topics we know you love. So every other Tuesday we’ll be  highlighting a Twitterer to follow. This week we’re turning the spotlight on @MoneyCrashers.
@MoneyCrashers joined the Twitter craze last [...]

More Americans Turning To Debt Consolidation

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  • Posted 03/5/10. by alison

Some trends are indicating that Americans are trying to pay down debt and save more. But according to a new study released by Prosper.com, more Americans are turning to debt consolidation. The survey showed that over the last six months, more and more people have been signing up for peer-to-peer debt consolidation loans and in [...]

Using Your Tax Refund To Pay Down Debt

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  • Posted 03/4/10. by alison

Sure a new dishwasher, flat screen or spa weekend would be nice, but what about using that tax refund to pay down debt? That’s the plan for plenty of Americans, according to the National Retail Federation. Every year the organization polls Americans to see what they’re really going to do with that tax refund. And [...]

Citigroup Starts The ‘Foreclosure Alternatives’ Program

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  • Posted 03/1/10. by admin

Consumers trying to deal with the debt they cannot repay after losing jobs have been cast as the true victims of the collapse of the derivatives market. Even as the CEO of General Motors is awarded a $1.7 million contract to run a business that is majority owned by the federal government, many middle class [...]