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…
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.
Thursday Sep 24, 2009
This article is part of our series on debt horror stories. Read the first one here.
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.
Wednesday Jun 3, 2009
Author and personal finance columnist Greg Karp on 3 steps for getting out of debt.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.62%  |
4.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.15% | 5.15% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.48% |
3.51% |
| 5/1 Year ARM | 3.62% |
3.68% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Line of Credit | 4.89%  |
4.88% |
| 10 Year Loan | 7.47% | 7.47% |
| 15 Year Loan | 7.61% |
7.60% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Checking | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Money Market/Savings | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| 12 Month CD | 1.13%  |
1.15% |
| 60 Month IRA CD | 2.40% |
2.41% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Back Cards | 12.66% |
12.68% |
| No Annual Fee Cards | 12.08% |
11.97% |
| Reward Cards | 12.75% |
12.61% |
| Small Business Cards | 11.01% |
10.94% |
| Student Cards | 13.77% |
13.49% |
| Platinum Cards | 12.26% |
12.11% |
