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U.S. CREDIT CARD DEBT DOWN IN 2014, BUT DUE TO DEFAULTS

Ohio residents who carry credit card debt could be interested in these facts according to the Federal Reserve. Total U.S. credit card debt as of September was $881.8 billion. U.S. mortgages and student loan debts are the first and second highest U.S.… Read More
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GETTING OUT OF CREDIT CARD DEBT

When people get into overwhelming credit card debt in Ohio, they may feel like the debt crept up on them. However, credit card debt is usually something that accumulates gradually before it becomes unmanageable. Because most people are given a low cr… Read More
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OHIO RETIREES FACING MOUNTING DEBTS

Ohio residents may be interested to learn that as the Baby Boom generation approaches retirement age, many of its members are finding that they are saddled with considerable amounts of debt. The generation may face a number of different debts, includ… Read More
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EXPERTS OFFER TIPS FOR REDUCING CREDIT CARD DEBT

Many residents of Ohio are part of millions of others around the country who are plagued by seemingly unmanageable credit card debt. While making the minimum payment will keep bill collectors from calling constantly, there are some ways in which a co… Read More
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TIMES IT MIGHT BE OKAY TO HAVE HIGH CREDIT CARD DEBT

As a general rule of good financial responsibility, a person should focus on minimizing their debt. This is especially true of high-interest balances, including credit card debt. There are times, however, when an Ohio resident may consider carrying a… Read More
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PAYING DOWN DEBT QUICKLY

Ohio residents might be interested in learning more about how to pay off debt quickly. A reader of a national column on personal finances recently asked for advice on the fastest way to pay down credit card debt. They had incurred $50,000 in debt, wi… Read More
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HOW FAR CAN CREDIT CARD COMPANIES GO IN COLLECTING DEBT?

Ohio residents with credit card debts may be interested in finding out if credit card companies can garnish their retirement funds. While some personal accounts are exempt from garnishment in many circumstances, others are not. First of all, a credit… Read More
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CREDIT CARD DEBT FOR OHIO CONSUMERS

As a consumer, it may be beneficial to keep credit card debt to a minimum. According to a recent survey by a financial website, the average credit card debt was $10,902. The amount was slightly lower for those under the age of 30 and was slightly hig… Read More
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DEBT BUYERS SEEKING MORE DEFAULT JUDGMENTS

Ohio residents may be interested to learn of a disturbing new trend emerging among debt collectors. When late-night telephone calls or in-person visits fail to yield the desired results, some debt collectors have begun filing lawsuits against consume… Read More
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BANKRUPTCY CAN HELP RELIEVE MASSIVE STUDENT CREDIT CARD DEBT

The threat of student loan debt has been widely reported, but it’s only one of the problems facing students who are trying to make their way in the world. The unfortunate truth about debt is that it is all compounding. Struggling to pay off student… Read More
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