The current economic scenario in our country has been tough. Existing personal debts, compounded by lay-offs and/or stagnated salaries combined with the rising cost of living are plunging millions of Americans into further debt. According to official statistics, personal debt has risen from 65 percent of income in 1980 to 125 percent today. The Federal [...]

Credit Card convenience vs. Credit Card debt We often see people pull out “plastic” to pay for everything they need. Why not? When all it takes is a quick swipe of the card through a little electronic box and a signature then, everything’s okay. You go home happy, content, and almost worry-free. On the other [...]