Credit card debt can sink financial solvency and lead to bankruptcy. There is currently $1 trillion of credit card debt in this country. But there are workable ways to pay off credit card bills. The avalanche method starts with paying off the credit card rate with the...
Credit Card Debt
The good and bad of credit cards
Having a new credit card can provide perks and better credit. But this can also lead to problems such as credit card debt and a bad credit score. The best reasons for opening a new credit card include new member bonuses such as bonus points, miles, and cash back....
Pluses and minuses of credit card debt consolidation
Falling behind on credit card debt is a growing problem, especially for "millennials" who use them to pay for living expenses that are not covered by their paychecks. More consumers are using credit card debt consolidation to pay off their unpaid credit card bills....
How bankruptcy can impact credit card debts
Many people in Chattanooga and Eastern Tennessee who wonder about filing a petition for bankruptcy are struggling under a mountain of credit card debt. They may have heard that bankruptcy offers protection from credit card companies that are trying to collect on these...
Was your bill sent to a debt collector? Here’s what to do next
Owing a significant amount of debt is frustrating, especially if your financial frustrations are the result of things that are beyond your control. For example, you may find yourself facing significant medical debt after a sickness, extended stay in a Tennessee...
Helping you tackle credit card debt
Even when a person makes a good living, financial troubles can make their way into his or her life. It is easy to charge items to a credit card. While this form of payment is useful in certain situations, it can get out of hand in others. This is where credit card...
Country’s total credit card debt stands at $870 billion
Most people are not surprised when someone advises them not to rake up too much of debt on their credit cards, as repaying an enormous credit card debt can often bring about significant financial challenges. It seems, however, that many Americans, including many in...
Are you facing financial troubles that include tax debt?
In the past, you may have considered yourself someone who handles money well. Now, you wonder whether having that idea was correct because you have landed on hard financial times. Before you start beating yourself up, you may want to remember that numerous people face...
Take control of burdensome credit card debt
It is hard to imagine how a Tennessee resident may live in the modern world without a credit card. While it may be possible to write checks and pay cash for many of the expenses a person lives with on a daily basis, the ubiquity of online shopping, bill paying, and...
Dealing with the trials of post-holiday debt can be stressful
During the recent holiday season, you might have visited a variety of stores and retail outlets in Tennessee in pursuit of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. While you may have started out with a budget for holiday spending, similar endeavors have a way of...