WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – With the aftermath of holiday shopping finally sinking in, Texoma Community Credit Union aims to guide Texoma families through debt with advice on topics like how to save in advance, choosing credit cards, and more. After Christmas, many Texomans feel a dent in their pocketbooks from buying gifts, and are…
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A metro Atlanta woman paid thousands of dollars to a debt relief company, only to discover most of her money went toward fees rather than paying down her debt. The woman, who asked not to be identified by name, paid $7,700 to Chicago-based Turnbull Law Group over several months.…
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The average loss was about $1,500 per victim, and the total reported losses were more than $66 million last year. A Georgia woman says she nearly fell victim to a questionable debt relief deal, as rising household debt pushes more people to seek quick fixes. It’s a trend experts say is increasingly being exploited by…
There are a few different ways for retirees to try and tackle their expensive card debt as the new year rolls around. Boy_Anupong/Getty Images As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s an ideal time to take stock of your financial profile. For many, the last few years have been tough financially, especially when…
Be sure to avoid these big credit card debt mistakes if you want to pursue forgiveness in the new year. Getty Images/iStockphoto Credit card debt has gotten out of hand lately, and that’s not to mention how expensive it’s become. The total credit card debt in the U.S. is now sitting at $1.23 trillion, reflecting an…
Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances averaging more than $6,500 and APRs hovering around 23%, clearing the ledger is on many people’s minds in the new year. Making progress with debt can feel insurmountable, especially if you didn’t receive a raise. But getting…
New funding is coming to a program that helps people with child support debts receive resources and find a good job. The Area Resources for Community and Human Services awarded $95,517 to the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment for its yearlong Circuit Court program. The goal is to help train participants to land…
The Institute of Political Economy (IPE), Sri Lanka and the UK-based Debt Justice issued a joint statement demanding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suspend Sri Lanka’s debt repayment to help it tackle its prolonged economic crisis compounded by Cyclone Ditwah. The statement, signed by over 120 well-known economists from across the world including Jayati Ghosh…