Category Archives: Personal Finance

Is Bankruptcy Your Best Debt Solution?

When you have a headache, you take Tylenol. When you’re cold, you throw on a jacket. When faced with common problems, most folks opt for the most obvious solutions. Except when it comes to getting out of debt. For some reason, the vast majority of Americans will let themselves suffer for years before they consider… 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 »

Chicago Community Workshops Are One More Way to Learn About Finances

Even though it’s been a while since the end of summer meant back to school, I still find myself intrigued by the new clothes, backpacks and books on store shelves. It’s not so much the stuff – since I don’t have kids yet, I’m not planning a back-to-school shopping spree – but the feeling I… Read More »