Archive for November, 2009
Debt Consolidation Plan May Help Consumers Deal With Money Problems
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 18:19 2 CommentsWhen trying to pay off debt, one of the options a consumer may consider is a debt management plan. Through a debt management plan, a consumer works with a consumer credit counseling service. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers give the counseling service money, which it then uses to pay off debt for [...]
Consumers May Consider Debt Settlement Plan
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 18:17 6 CommentsDebt settlement is one way that consumers may be able to find some help when it comes to money management. A consumer credit counceling agency can refer a consumer to a debt settlement company, which in turn can negotiate with lenders in order to reduce the amount a consumer owes on things like credit [...]
Decline in Credit Card Use Expected for Holiday Season
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 18:12 2 CommentsA recent survey from the National Retail Federation indicates people may be less likely to take on credit card debt during this year’s holiday shopping season. According to the poll, only 28.3 percent of respondents said they would pay for purchases with credit cards during this holiday season, which is a 10.1 percent drop [...]