Widows and Widowhood
What Women Need to Know Widowhood is often associated with unexpected loss in income support. Women often find that after their spouse dies, they are overwhelmed by their emotional loss and
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Debt Collection: Know What Collectors Can and Can’t Do
Debt Collectors – Who They Are and What They Do: Debt collectors are people who collect debts owed to others. Lawyers and collection agencies are common examples of debt collectors. A
Debt Warning Signs
If any of the following describe you, you may have too much debt or be heading down a dangerous road to high debts: I’m not sure how much I owe. I
Debit Cards
What are Debit Cards? Debit cards look a lot like credit cards. You can use them to purchase items at most of the same places as credit cards, as well as
Prepaid Debit Cards: Read the Fine Print!
Prepaid cards are reloadable cards that can be used for making payments, and they may seem like a good alternative to bank debit cards for the “unbanked” population. In 2015, 7%
Credit Accounts and Divorce
The type of debt you and your spouse have will determine your options for deciding who will pay it off and how. There are two types of credit accounts: individual and
Get Your Credit Report
Why Do I Need to Check my Credit Report? It is important to check your credit reports regularly to make sure the information on the reports is correct, as well as
Credit and Your Credit Report: What You Need to Know
What You Need to Know What is credit? Credit is money you borrow and repay at a later time. Often, there is a charge for borrowing the money, especially if not
Figuring Out Your Net Worth
To figure your net worth, first add up the value of all your assets. Next add the value of all your liabilities. Finally, subtract the total value of your liabilities from
5 Money Traps that Keep you Broke
Check cashing and money order fees add up If you pay $2 to cash your weekly paycheck, by the end of the year it will cost you $104. If you buy