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Getting in to debt can be easy. Debt adds up quickly, no matter if it comes from loans, credit cards, or mortgages. Managing debt is about more than just paying off the cash that you owe – it is also about managing your money. Taking each step one at a [...]
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Thousands of inmates are sitting in America’s jails because they can’t make bail, which sometimes is set at as little as $50. Housing them while they await trial is estimated to cost taxpayers $9 billion this year alone. NPR’s Crime and Punishment Correspondent, Laura Sullivan, joins Talk of the Nation to discuss the business of [...]
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When you owe money, you are technically considered a debtor. In a perfect world, we would all be able to pay our debts on time and in full. At some point, most people will fall behind on payments. When your debts get too far behind, you may be sent to collections. When your account is [...]
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Unemployed, The Numbers Paint a Grim Picture
We are all aware that money is tight for a lot of people these days, but somehow when the actual statistics come out it can still be quite shocking. A recent article by the Associated Press reports that over 20 million people in the US received unemployment benefits over [...]
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Bankruptcy is referred to as a reorganization or liquidation process. Bankruptcy takes place in a federal court, for people or businesses that need to eliminate debt. People want to qualify for total debt elimination. Other individuals want to pay back a portion of their debt. Many people choose to liquidate their property. None exempt items [...]
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