Posts Tagged ‘credit card companies’

by Thom Fox All sorts of things can happen in life, many of them unpleasant. You may experience a financial setback that causes you to become delinquent on your bill payments. This situation can be stressful, especially when you have to deal with collection calls. Collectors are notoriously aggressive. No matter how many times you tell a collector that you can’t afford to make a payment ... Full story

  You’re absolutely right, Thom. Maxed Out aims to enlighten us all to the practices of financial institutions that have contributed to higher profits for them, while showcasing the so-called “middle class,” which is going deeper into debt and even facing financial ruin. I would add that credit card companies have also been good at attracting new full-time college students to apply and receive their first credit ... Full story

A basic step to rebuild  or build your credit If you’ve had difficulties with credit in the past, you may be finding it difficult to reestablish your credit as lending practices tighten. Don’t worry. There is a tried and true option that you shouldn’t overlook: the secured credit card.  A secured card simply requires you to deposit funds into an account ... Full story