Just as the boat that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been vacationing on prepares to sink due to tropical storm “Subprime”, the government comes to the rescue! President Bush has recently signed the initiative to pass sweeping legislation that will offer up to $300 billion in assistance to troubled homeowners and throw government support [...]
Entries from June 29th, 2009
Housing Rescue Bill: Fannie and Freddie Get New “Lifejackets”!
July 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Banking, Consumer Debt, Mortgages
Tags: Fannie Mae·Freddie Mac·Homeowner Debt Workout·Housing Rescue Bill·mortgage debt·Subprime Mortgage crisis
Congratulations, Your Account is in Collections!
July 29th, 2008 · 19 Comments · Consumer Debt, Credit Repair, Debt Collection
Many people are really worried when an account goes in to collections, meaning a credit card company has decided to charge off your debt due to non-payment. Sure, now you have two big negative marks on your credit report, but I’m going to make a statement now that may seem counter-intuitive: once something gets [...]
Tags: Account·collection agencies·Credit Cards·FDCPA·Legal Protections·Settle Debts
8 Ways to Save When Shopping Online
July 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Budgeting
Shopping online is certainly convenient, but can it save you money too? As long as you rein in the urge to give in to impulsive purchases, you’ll find that you can save major money when you do your shopping online. Here are some tips to help you get the most bang for your buck.
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Tags: 8 Ways to Save·Comparison Shop·Free Shipping·Promo Codes·RSS Feeds·Shopping Online
