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Many Americans racked up significant amounts of credit card debt during the recession and even years before then. While many have slowly been able to pay down their credit card debt, many people are still struggling with unpaid debt. The laws regarding credit card...
One of the most important things that people in Memphis and elsewhere can do to avoid having to file for bankruptcy is to save a decent amount of money to get you through an emergency. Of course with the economy the way it is, it would have been impossible for many...
A new report out is bad news for not just residents of Memphis, but all Tennessee residents. The new report indicates just how far credit scores have fallen for Tennessee residents during the last year. A bad credit score can have many negative effects on a person's...
Our Tennessee readers are no doubt aware of the harmful effects of the recession and the slow economic recovery. Just today the unemployment rate ticked up again. As a result, many people have had to use credit cards to make major purchases and pay their bills. This...
In Memphis and elsewhere, college students are using credit cards to pay for food, clothing and books. Unfortunately, through all of the shopping, students rack up credit card debt that may present financial hardships when the credit card bills begin to mount. This...
As the holidays approach, consumers in Memphis may welcome some tips about managing their holiday spending -- and avoiding excessive credit card debt. True, the temptations abound. For those able to forego the in-store deals offered by Black Friday, the lure of online...
Many people in Memphis, Tennessee, who are struggling with debts often find that a large percentage of that amount is due to credit card debt. Many times, these debt amounts are accentuated by charges that were not authorized by consumers: add-ons to accounts such as...
Debt is a common problem plaguing Memphis, as well as the rest of the United States. Many people are facing growing financial problems, often caused by credit card debt. There is good news, however. Across the nation, credit scores are on the rise. Many experts...
Tennessee consumers struggling with credit card debt may be at risk for wage garnishment. When that happens more than one time, a consumer may also find that his or her job is in danger. A stockbroker recently learned this lesson the hard way. The man's unpaid credit...
Several recent tabulations suggest that the economic recession may have produced a shift in the habits of consumers in Tennessee and across the country, possibly including their approach to debt management and credit card spending. The first report, recently issued by...
