May 2010

You may have seen the ads on television and non-profit agencies set up to help you escape debt by offering a credit counseling service. They promise to “consolidate” your debt into one lower payment at no cost to you. The way they get paid is through “donations” from your creditors. They negotiate with all of [...]

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You may have seen the ads on television & non-profit agencies set up to help you escape debt by offering a credit counseling service. They promise to “consolidate” your debt into one lower payment at no cost to you. The way they get paid is through “donations” from your creditors. They negotiate with all of [...]

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When making a loan application, whether for a mortgage, auto loan, or personal loan, people worry about being approved. They worry about their credit history, and how it’s going to affect their approval. What most people usually don’t consider is their debt-to-income ratio. This can be a costly mistake, as it is one of the [...]

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