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Refinancing mortgage and credit card debt

Scott, I have a question about rolling credit card debt into a home mortgage. If I have a current mortgage…

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Preventing the Holiday Department Store Credit Scam

Before the holidays are over, many consumers will charge an extra $600, $800, even $1,000 to their credit cards. Most…

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Are you a Father with a Daughter? Then, you will appreciate this….

As many of you know, I have four kids, all less than four years apart.  My wife Lily is a…

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Buying a Home With Bad Credit and No Money Down

From bird-dogging to seller financing, Carter Brown kicked off the Credit and Debt Summit with six strategies for buying a…

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If At First You Don’t Succeed, Commit Fraud and Fail Again: Defrauding From Behind Bars

Three defendants have been sentenced to federal prison on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft; one man committing…

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How to Fight a Collection Report

This letter asking for information about how to fight a collection account just came into my inbox: “I am currently…

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Bad Money Decisions, by 720 Credit Score

If you ever took a traditional economics course, you learned that human beings make rational decisions about their finances, and…

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A Decade of Gratitude

A decade ago, I was in the mortgage business. Back then, the banks were handing out loans like candy during…

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Penny Pinching Tip

Here’s a great budgeting tip … If you’ve been through a tough financial time, I’m sure you’ve renewed your commitments…

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Just Say “No” to Retail Store Credit Cards, by 720 Credit Score

It’s that time of year where I have to issue my big warning: Steer clear of retail store credit cards!…

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Black Friday’s Retail Store Credit Card Scam

With Black Friday just five days away, I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you to steer clear of…

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If You Use a Yahoo or AOL Email Address. Your Credit Score Probably Sucks

An interesting credit score data mining observation has emerged from our friends over at Credit Karma. Apparently they took a…

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The Retail Store Credit Card Scam

Been hit up lately by sales clerks promising big savings if you apply for a retail store credit card? Just…

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Defendants Lose The Weight Of Their Assets In "Hoodia" Weight Loss Case

In April of 2009 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged makers of a “Hoodia” weight loss supplement with deceptive advertising.…

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Automobile Loans After Bankruptcy

Qualifying for automobile loans after bankruptcy might seem daunting and impossible. It may seem that any hope of returning to normality…

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Bankruptcy and Student Loans

Those looking to wipe the slate clean and start anew might be disheartened to learn the bankruptcy facts about bankruptcy…

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Obtaining a Loan After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can be a staggering blow to your financial stability as well as your confidence, and you might think you…

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Credit Inquiries After Bankruptcy

If your credit score is trashed, the last thing you probably want on your credit report is a bunch of…

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How to Remove a Bankruptcy From Credit Report

Question: Can you give me the specifics on how to remove a bankruptcy from credit report? Answer: This blog post…

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Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

Like a lot of folks who start trying to rebuild credit after bankruptcy, you might be thinking of wiping your…

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How to File for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney

In an earlier post, we talked about how to find a good bankruptcy attorney to handle your bankruptcy; this week,…

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Protecting Yourself from Common Bankruptcy Scams

If you are facing the pressure of mounting bills, creditors calling your home all day, and compounding interest payments pulling…

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How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Attorney

When you are filing for bankruptcy, hiring a bankruptcy attorney might seem like one more expense on top of a…

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Keys to Avoid Bankruptcy

If you have lost a job or have experienced a financial catastrophe, you might be worried about your ability to…

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The Forms of Bankruptcy Options

Question: What are the bankruptcy options for those who have been through a taxing financial crisis? Answer: If your financial…

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Survey: I want your feedback, by 720 Credit Score

I wanted to let you know that we are about to put together some great new content for our weekly…

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Should I File for Bankruptcy?

Should I file for bankruptcy? If you have creditors that are calling at all hours and bills that are piling…

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Collections Account on Credit Report: Option #4

Here is the riskiest option for dealing with collections account on credit report. In fact, before you read about this…

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Collections Account on Credit Report: Option #3

The best way to handle a collections account on credit report is to negotiate for a letter of deletion. But…

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Collections Account on Credit Report: Option #2

In my last post, we talked about the first option for dealing with a collections account on credit report. This…

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