Benefits Of A Credit Counselling Program

Posted on: 18 March 2015

If you are struggling financially and are unsure as to how to get your financial life back on track, you may consider credit counseling. Credit counselling is a great alternative for those who don't have the ability to file for bankruptcy, or who just don't want to take a hit on their credit by filing for bankruptcy. Credit counselling is not for everyone, and it truly depends on how bad your financial trouble is, but it does not hurt to explore the option.
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How To Prevent A Private Car Sale From Going South

Posted on: 6 March 2015

Picture your dream car, available at a decent price that is affordable to you for the first time in your life. Even if the car is used, you would likely purchase it as long as everything seemed to be in working condition, right? While used car lots and companies selling cars must legally abide by certain rules within their sale process (letting you know of any problems with the car), things can become a little sketchy when dealing with private sellers.
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Protecting Yourself After An Identity Theft Incident

Posted on: 13 February 2015

You've pulled up to the ATM only to find that you have insufficient funds in your account. After contacting your bank, you are told that you have a negative balance. After some calculating, you quickly discover that you're not the one who has been withdrawing money and charging items to your account. You've been a victim of identity fraud. There are several things you'll need to do when you discover that you've been robbed financially. Freeze Your Accounts It can literally take minutes for a thief to get a hold of your bank account numbers and wipe out your savings account until it's dry.
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Talking To The Police After A Car Accident

Posted on: 5 February 2015

Vehicle collisions are, unfortunately, very common today. The average driver will be involved in a car crash about every 17.9 years, which means that you are likely to have some type of fender bender at least once during your life. With odds like these, it makes sense to prepare yourself properly, just in case. After a car accident, one of the first things you'll have to do is talk to the police.
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