Your car is bringing is you down. Sure, it’s a source of transportation you use to get from one place to another, but did you go above and beyond your means when making the purchase? Or maybe you experienced a drastic life event and can no longer afford the car you have? So, what do you do when your car is costing you? Here are a few options to consider:

Debt settlement (also known as debt negotiation) is rapidly becoming the first choice for American consumers in managing and dealing with high debt balances, high monthly payments and overdue notices on past due payments.

When President Obama decided it was important to focus on healthcare reform, he created a bill that allows you to get better health insurance in some regards. You can now get free checkups, free shots, and anything else free that might be considered preventative care. However, anything else became way more expensive than it used to be. Even a small trip to the emergency room for a broken arm will cost you more than you ever had to pay in the past. With high deductible plans being normal, it could cost you thousands of dollars to go to the hospital, whether it is to have a baby or to get stiches. And with no help from insurance to get those bills paid off, the stress may be unbearable. Fortunately, there is help available if you need help with hospital bills.

Almost everyone has some level of debt. Debt in itself is not necessarily a problem as long as it is under control.

Experts classify problem debt as a person being in debt crisis but does this apply to you?  Are you technically in debt crisis or is you debt simply a concern?

If you’re young right now, you may not spend much time thinking about the kinds of things you’ll have to pay for eventually. While purchases like houses and payments such as college tuition for any kids you have seem like far off expenses, both of these things will be much easier to handle if you plan ahead now.

A credit card can be an excellent tool for managing your money. However if you don’t use it properly you can get into trouble.
One of the best ways to improve our credit and then to keep a good credit record is to show that you’re responsible. Paying your credit card bill on time is the best way to maintain good credit and also credit repair.

While many people would love to avoid using credit entirely, credit is actually something that is a necessity for those wishing to make large purchases such as home or vehicles in the future. It’s best to start you credit building early so that you can have a good credit score by the time you’ll need it. In order to ensure you don’t get into any trouble using credit, there are some a few things you should know about how to use your credit wisely.

Most American adults have a credit card, and they usually don’t even realize how much money is being spent on the card every month. There are those who pay off their cards every month and don’t see any kind of consequences to using credit cards (called convenience users). This makes up about 35 percent of credit card users aged 25 to 50, according to Bloomberg Business. The rest of the credit card users are considered revolving users because they do not pay off the bill every month and are constantly paying interest on the credit card debt. Even the average 80 year old owes credit card debt. It is true that it starts when you are young and becomes a habit ingrained in you until it gets so bad that you really don’t know what to do. If you are looking to get out of the cycle, talk to an expert about the best option for you.

There are a lot of things that can be said about Millennials in general. They don’t fit any particular mold of how people have behaved in the past, which is why researchers have been putting a lot of time and money into researching their behaviors and thinking patterns to try and understand how to market to them as well as why they do the things they do. And though there hasn’t been much progress in trying to understand Millennials all that much, there is one thing we know for sure. Millennials are struggling to manage their finances. Fortunately, there are options available for those who don’t know how to get out of it.

Everyone struggles with their personal finances, no matter how much money they make or what their lifestyle is like. Those with a lot of money often hire expert planners to take care of their spending habits for them, but even in those cases, we’ve seen plenty of stars struggle and go bankrupt within a few years of making it big. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way, and you can find ways to manage your personal income without any help. Here are a few tips, thanks to Forbes, to help with your financial future and staying debt free.

Having a good credit score doesn’t seem like a big deal when you are in college and have nothing to buy, but as soon as you go to buy your first car or house, you suddenly realize it is more important than you thought. Here are some ways you can build your credit, so you are prepare for when the big expenses come and it really matters.

When your credit score is indicative of your ability to manage debt, it is important that you are able to find ways to increase it. This can be especially difficult if you are dealing with past mistakes or bills that you simply can’t pay right now. Here are a few tips on getting rid of those problems on your credit report and getting on your way to a better score.

When your credit score is indicative of your ability to manage debt, it is important that you are able to find ways to increase it. This can be especially difficult if you are dealing with past mistakes or bills that you simply can’t pay right now.

Did you know that 80% of Americans have some kind of debt? You are not alone if you feel weighed down by the amount of money you owe to other people, but it is the goal to eventually be part of the 20% with no debt burdening you. It is a slow, long process, but eventually, slow and steady will win the race, and your debt will get paid off. Here are four things you can do to get there, thanks to Bankrate.