Category Archives: Banks
Chicago Residents Can Build Cash Cushion By Making Saving An Obligation
“Sure, I’ll start investing for the future – in a couple years, when I’m making more money.” Sound familiar? It’s a common excuse. We’ve all got credit card bills, a rent or mortgage payment to manage and gas and groceries to buy, so it’s easy to put off starting a savings plan until we get… Read More »
Foreclosures Stop Increasing, But Some Chicago Homeowners Still At Risk
No news is good news – especially when it comes to the recent rate of foreclosures. After a sharp rise in foreclosures during the recession, the number of folks facing home loss remains unchanged from last year. Furthermore, one-third fewer homeowners are receiving those dreaded foreclosure warnings, according to the Associated Press. But don’t breathe… Read More »
After Months of Tight Credit, Banks Begin to Mail Credit Card Offers to Atlanta Consumers
If your mailbox seems a little fuller lately, it’s probably not your imagination. After all but drying up during the recession, credit card offers are making a comeback. Banks are feeling optimistic that consumers are ready to spend, and to take advantage they’re stuffing mailboxes with advertisements, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. It’s a bittersweet milestone…. Read More »
Chicago Consumers Might Notice An Increase in Credit Card Offers As Banks Loosen Up Credit
Don’t be surprised if you see an unfamiliar site in your mailbox soon – credit card offers. That’s right, after many months of tightening up credit, banks are on a mission to lure back customers they hope will start spending again as the economy picks up. And that means more credit card pitches, according to… Read More »
Unused Credit Cards Can Cause Problems for Chicago Cardholders
Cutting back on your credit cards is a good thing – cutting up credit cards, on the other hand, might be going too far. With many folks becoming more cautious about taking on debt, it’s become popular to forgo plastic for cash or debit – or to at least to cut back on the number… Read More »