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Budget Deficit may Hinder Obama's Economic Plan

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 12/03/2008 - 1:45am

Barack Obama earned the office of the presidency on a campaign that promised sweeping change. But are his lofty goals unrealistic, given the size of the federal deficit that he'll inherit?

The Last Personal Finance Straw: Medical Debt

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 11/29/2008 - 1:34am

Struggling to make ends meet can be a way to survive, but it gets awfully hard if you or a family member gets sick. Millions of Americans are pushed over the edge into bankruptcy or foreclosure because of high medical bills.

Financial Tips for Frugal Living

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 11/11/2008 - 1:12am

As banks tighten their purse strings, the trickle-down effect is reaching consumers. Whether they're battling inflation or scared of a more restrictive lending environment, people are trying to find ways to spend less and save more.

New Economic Scourge-Underemployment

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 11/03/2008 - 6:30pm

A good job is hard to find. The number of qualified workers who are forced to take low-paying or part-time jobs is increasing, which spells continued trouble for the U.S. economy.

Get out of Debt Before the Economy Gets You

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 09/16/2008 - 12:58am

The American economy is sputtering, and with oil prices unstable and foreign powers like China and India gaining momentum, our country faces an uphill climb. Debt elimination should be on everyone's mind. With a little debt consolidation and a whole lot of discipline, you can make it happen.

Debt Consolidation Not for the Wealthy

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 08/18/2008 - 12:02am

As the economy worsens, consumers are looking for new ways to scrounge up a buck. Many are turning to debt consolidation as a method to make ends meet. For the wealthy, however, debt consolidation is the last thing on their minds.

Credit Cards: The Late Payment Curse

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 08/15/2008 - 12:03am

To the chagrin of millions of Americans, there's no easy way to shake off the curse of bad credit. Make a few late payments today, and they can severely impact your credit score tomorrow-and for a long time.

Debt Consolidation for Students

By:
MortgageLoan.com - MortgageLoan.com | 08/09/2008 - 12:59am

Multiple student loan payments at varying interest rates may be confusing and inconvenient, to say the least. If you're a recent college graduate, it's worthwhile to look at a debt consolidation loan.

Five Bankruptcy Misunderstandings

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 08/03/2008 - 12:47am

Bankruptcy arouses love, hate, and confusion among the general public.

Learn About Non-Profit Debt Consolidation Companies

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 08/03/2008 - 12:53am

Are non-profit debt consolidation companies legitimate? How can they help you with your debt problem? Are you going to get ripped off? Find the answers to these questions below.