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Chapter 1: Understanding your debt
Help in deciding how serious your debt load is and whether consolidation is a smart choice for you.
1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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How to choose a debt counselor
Not sure how to choose a credit counseling agency or debt management company? These guidelines can help.
2 min read Apr 01, 2005
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Debt Management Basics
Don’t let bills keep you up at night. Make a change by facing your debt head on.
1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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Chapter 4: Seeking debt help
If you’ve tried to reduce your debt and still can’t, maybe it’s time to seek outside help.
1 min read Mar 31, 2005
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Good debt vs. bad debt
Not all debt is bad. Or, for that matter, good. Find out the differences here.
5 min read Mar 11, 2005
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Shelve credit cards before filing bankruptcy
Under the new law, it’s harder to get the courts to discharge debt run up during a last-minute credit spree, says the Bankruptcy Adviser.
2 min read Jan 24, 2005
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17 sneaky — and fairly painless — ways to build a nest egg
Afraid you’ll fall into the debt trap again? Manage your household budget better using these clever suggestions.
5 min read Sep 30, 2004
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Comparing debt consolidation options
First you have to face the problem that got you in trouble in the first place.
6 min read Sep 07, 2004
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10 biggest debt consolidation lies
Debt consolidation has gotten to be big business, but the growth has not come without its share of charlatans.
6 min read Sep 07, 2004
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Free household budgeting worksheet
Don’t know how to start a written budget? Download this free Bankrate household budgeting tool to get started.
1 min read Sep 07, 2004