Category Archives: Debt
Take a Bankruptcy Cue From the Chicago Cubs
While once upon a time a bankruptcy filing might have meant embarrassment and shame, now it means something else – a fresh start. Those who file for bankruptcy today are intelligent, responsible – heck, they’re even famous. In case you need more proof that the stigma is finally fading, here it is – even the… Read More »
Famous Folks File for Bankruptcy, Too
There’s a longstanding myth that bankruptcy is for deadbeats. But the truth is, most folks who file for bankruptcy have jobs or are actively looking for work. Most can pay some bills. Most are intelligent, responsible, God-fearing citizens. They just need a little help. If that’s not enough to convince you that bankruptcy is more… Read More »
How to Eliminate College-Caused Credit Card Debt for Good
I learned a lot in college. But the most important school-related lesson came after graduation. I finally figured out how to free myself from the credit card debt I racked up during those four years. College was where I first honed my bad money habits. And apparently, it’s where many others do the same. See,… Read More »
Bankruptcy Can Relieve the Debt You’ve Been Carrying Since College
Colleges hold your future (and your tuition) in their hands, so you’d think they’d have your best interest in mind, right? Surprisingly, no. College is where many people – yours truly included – start the downward spiral into credit card debt. Banks set up recruiting stations on campus to entice students to sign up for… Read More »
Stand Out From the Crowd to Get Out of Debt
Whether or not we like to admit it, following the crowd is part of human nature. When we’re babies, we learn to walk and talk just like Mom and Dad. Growing up, we want the same toys, clothes, and eventually cars as our friends. As adults, we try to keep up with the Joneses by… Read More »