Debt

21 Financial Questions to Improve Your Marriage

04.20.2011 by Craig Ford 4 comments

When you first got married, you probably made a lot of assumptions about what your spouse believed about money. That’s perfectly natural. Usually, instead of taking the time and effort to fully getting to know someone, we take an emotional short cut and assume that they’ll do things in the exact same way as we do . . .

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5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Finances

04.19.2011 by Jason Price 4 comments

Spring time is upon us and many people are enjoying warmer weather. The change in the weather often prompts us to prepare for the new season. All new sets of chores and tasks emerge to get our house in order which might include cleaning out the garage, doing yard work, or even organizing and cleaning out closets inside the house.

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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Borrowing Another Dollar

04.05.2011 by Craig Ford 8 comments

Before you sign the dotted line for your next loan, you should stop long enough to answer the following questions. In the end, if you honestly answer each of these questions, you may be able to avoid or minimize the years of burden people experience when they don’t stop and ask important questions relating to borrowing.

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8 Tips for Dealing with Bill Collectors

03.30.2011 by Joe Plemon 12 comments

If you have ever been on the receiving end of menacing phone calls from a bill collector, the title of this article probably spiked your blood pressure. Yes, this is a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. These tips will help.

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9 Tips for Managing Medical Debt

02.05.2011 by Jason Price 6 comments

It’s not uncommon to hear a story about medical related debt. There are a lot of articles about going into credit card debt because of poor spending decisions, but many people accidentally find themselves in a pile of debt because of surprise medical expenses . . .

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How to Talk to Your Spouse about Debt and Money

01.25.2011 by Craig Ford 9 comments

Many marriages in North America are plagued by an overwhelming debt burden. Thus, it is not surprising that money fights are often cited as a leading cause of divorce. Moreover, many couples who are trying to get out of debt struggle with how to openly communicate about their money. Debt initially brings one positive element into our life, but two negative realities also sneak in the door . . .

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What to do with a Lump Sum of Money

01.17.2011 by Craig Ford 6 comments

Was it an inheritance? A legal settlement? A large bonus? A tax refund? During our lives it is not unusual to come across an unexpected sum of money. There are dangers when these types of ‘free’ money come our way…

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Tips to Get Out of Christmas Debt

01.16.2011 by Jason Price 4 comments

The holidays are over and what may have been a lot of fun in buying gifts for others may not seem like a great thing after your credit card bill arrives in the mail this January…

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