Obviously we are joking (to some degree) but certainly money, finances, and spending habits can play a huge part in the health and longevity of a marriage. Typically, one or another of the spouses becomes the “money handler” in large part by default as it seems opposites attract, and that usually means that one spouse will [...]
Entries Tagged as 'debt'
Is Money the Root of all Evil in a Marriage?
September 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting, Consumer Debt, Consumer Info
Tags: debt·divorce·finances·finances and marriage·marital debt counseling·marriage and money·spouse spending habits
Opinion: How the US Can Get Out of Debt
August 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Budgeting, Debt Collection, Debt Settlement
When I’ m approached by someone seeking advice on how to get out of their credit card debt, I use a standard methodology. Just for fun, I decided to see if I could apply the same principals to the U.S. Deficit (currently $12 trillion).
First thing I do is to ask the client the following [...]
Tags: assets·debt·Debt Settlement·Defense·Health·Medicaid·Medicare·National Defense·Outstanding Debt·Social Security·U.S. Deficit
Bad Credit – What Does it Actually Cost You?
August 11th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Budgeting, Career, Credit Repair, Credit Reports, Mortgages
Every day, when faced with having to make some tough choices regarding debt which will impact their credit, people tell me they just don’t care about their credit or just don’t need their credit. I am always amazed. Don’t they realize that having bad credit can cost them thousands of dollars a year?
Employment
Having [...]
Tags: actual costs·Auto Loans·bad credit·Credit Cards·debt·employment·insurance scores·Mortgages·repair credit
Can You Guess Which Country Has a Poor Credit Score?
August 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Consumer Info
Here is a clue — likely one of the “richer” countries on the planet due to all the oil revenue they rake in. At least, on paper it might seem that way. But despite the country’s source(s) of incredible income, Iraq is having no success getting a loan from any international banks. The reason? They have a poor credit rating [...]
Tags: credit·Credit Score·debt·international bank extend credit·iraq acquire weapons on credit·iraq debt·Iraq poor credit
