Survey Results: Holiday Spending
by Scott Bilker
We've all been told to try to return to our lives and get on with our business. It's very difficult. I wonder how the events of September 11, 2001 are going to affect this upcoming holiday season. All the experts says the economy is going to take a pounding but I'd like to ask you about how you're going to spend this season.
9 Steps to Get Organized for Financial Success!
by Scott Bilker
I've learned over the years that the better organized you are with all your transactions the less likely you are to: Bounce checks, Exceed credit limits, Pay late, Get charged for stuff you didn't buy, Get hooked into extra charges, Be stressed over bills, Go into perpetual debt, and Let fraud go unnoticed. Here are the 9 quick steps to getting organized for financial success--today!
Friendship Loan
by Gary Foreman
Dear Dollar Stretcher, I would like to provide a loan to a friend from my 401k plan. What are the rules? How do I go about making this type of transaction? What are the guidelines for re-payment?
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 10/10/01
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Advertisers Cool Debt Statistic; DebtSmart Resources; Letter from the Publisher; Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Provides Umbrella of Protection 9 Steps to Get Organized for Financial Success Survey How Did I Get Into This Mess Friendship Loan Credit Lessons for Retirees; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
How Did I Get In This Mess?
by Terry Rigg
When I was younger and having all kinds of money problems, I asked myself this question a thousand times. It seemed like one day we were doing fine financially and the next, we owed everybody. How can it happen so quickly?
Survey Results: Financial Software
by Scott Bilker
Using financial software is one of the best ways to get organized! Do you use financial software?
Credit Lessons for Retirees
by Rebecca Lindsey
Chances are, you have probably received one of those flashy letters with big headlines that practically scream "YOU'VE JUST WON A BAZILLION DOLLARS!!!" Although this example may be somewhat far-fetched, this type of scam happens everyday. Common "scams" or frauds appear in the form of contests, home repair offers, and credit offers...
Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act of 1940
by Paul Stone
Under provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act of 1940, reservists may qualify for any or all of the following: (1) Reduced interest rate on mortgage payments, (2) Reduced interest rate on credit card debt. Protection from eviction if your rent is $1,200 or less, and (3) Delay of all civil court actions, such as bankruptcy, foreclosure or divorce proceedings.
Frightening Future
by Gary Foreman
War is on the horizon. What should we do to prepare ourselves? I was a young teenager during most of Vietnam and I didn't have to make the financial decisions for my family. What do I need to know in order to plan for this frightening future?
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