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That throbbing in your head? That's a hangover from the borrowing binge we've enjoyed for most of this young century. And make no mistake, we did enjoy the party. The…

Can Student Loans Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?

Monday Apr 20, 2009

It is very difficult to get student loans discharged in bankruptcy. The only exception occurs when a borrower can file an undue hardship petition, which generally follows the standard of the three-part Brunner Test.


Debt Horror: Divorce and the Credit Card Shuffle

Thursday Sep 24, 2009

This article is part of our series on debt horror stories. Read the first one here.


Resources for Seniors Are Just a Click or Call Away

Monday Oct 5, 2009

From saving money on prescription drugs to finding free help for doing your taxes, use your phone line or go online to find valuable information just for you. We’ve gathered this list of resources for seniors for you to use.


How to Get out of Debt 1-2-3

Wednesday Jun 3, 2009

Author and personal finance columnist Greg Karp on 3 steps for getting out of debt.


Is Credit Counseling Worthwhile?

Wednesday Jun 3, 2009

Author and personal finance columnist Gregory Karp takes a look at credit counseling and debt management plans for getting out of debt.


Mortgage and Home Equity vs. Credit Card Debt

Wednesday Jun 3, 2009

Author and personal finance columnist Greg Karp on paying down a mortgage early and using a home equity loan to "pay off" credit card debt.


What is Credit Card Income Protection?

Tuesday Mar 10, 2009

  When not used to run up outsized debts, credit cards actually have some beneficial features. Along with items such as travel and rental car insurance, many credit cards offer income protection insurance to help customers cope with financial loss resulting from situations like unemployment and hospitalization. How to ...


Your Benefits After Bankruptcy

Tuesday Sep 23, 2008

The bankruptcy filing at Lehman Brothers left employees and retirees worried about their retirement benefit plans and having trouble getting answers. Here's what you should know if your company might be facing bankruptcy.


Some Bankruptcy Basics

Thursday Oct 23, 2008

With out of control debt, more and more American families are filing for bankruptcy. Here are the basics of what you should know about bankruptcy filings.


Getting a Handle on Debt

Friday Dec 21, 2007

When it comes to building wealth, managing debt can be more important than saving and smart investing. Here's four strategies that can help you make your debt cheaper, and let you get rid of it faster.


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