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Perhaps it's time to start talking about money. It's time to stop letting shame and inadequacy keep us from being real and honest about money and finances. Here's what I've learned about debt support groups, including how to find online support groups as well as local debt support groups in your area.
Credit counselors help consumers manage -- and ultimately lower -- their debt. They promise to negotiate with debtors, create payment plans, and lower the interest rates of people in debt. Their ultimate goal is to eliminate your debt. Credit counseling can be good... so good, it's even mandatory in some situations -- like before you can file for bankruptcy.
Hearing about Ivan's financial situation on NBC's Today Show made me flash back to my own college days when I, too, was in debt up to my ears. Jean Chantzky's recommendation for Ivan was basically to try credit counseling. Here's why, plus what to look for when you're trying to find a reputable credit counseling company...
When your spouse dies, what in the world are you supposed to do next? How do you keep your head above water -- financially -- in addition to keeping it all together emotionally? Here are some tips for getting your financial things in order, so things will go more smoothly regarding money and paperwork after the loss of your spouse.
if you just can't afford all of your expenses, the best thing you can do for yourself is to let something go -- which can mean downsizing your home, moving into an apartment, or giving up a car. The result of letting go is a better relationship between your debts and your income. You'll find a comfort zone that you can live with -- day in and day out.
