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Entries Tagged as 'New York TImes'
Before Your Next Date, Brush Up On Your Saving Savvy
August 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting
Tags: frugal·frugality·Good Credit is Sexy·New York TImes·saver·spender
Pay Garnishments Increase in U.S.
April 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · I'm being sued!
It used to be a rare occasion when a consumer was sued on a defaulted debt. Not any more. I’ve recently seen an article in the New York Times about the uptick in debtor lawsuits as a collection method and resulting garnishments. This seems to match what I’ve been hearing from my readers. Most people [...]
Tags: complaint·court·debt collectors·defenses·file your answer·garnishment·I'm being sued!·judgment·lawsuits·New York TImes
The 2012 Credit Apocalypse
March 18th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Consumer Info
I’m been laughing at the 2012 doomsayers for the past year. It’s just a date, I would say – what’s so special about it? Well, maybe 2012 is something to worry about after all. I just read this article in the New York Times, and I find myself being a little nervous. Apparently, there will [...]
Tags: 2012·Apocalyse·bonds·collateralized loan·credit·credit market·derivatives·New York TImes·US Government
PrePaid Debit Card Costs vs. Overdraft Fees – Which is Worse?
October 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Banking, Credit Cards
Charges for calls to customer support, reloading fees, fees for purchases, fees to withdraw money from ATM – did you know the if you have a pre-paid debt card you have to pay for every transaction associated with the card? The New York Times recently did an article examining these surprising fees in depth. We’ve [...]
Tags: banking system·Checking Account·Chexsystems·Consumerist·cost alternative·critics·Fees·Hidden Fees·New York TImes·overdraft fees·prepaid cards·US Banks
