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2009 News Archive
- Economy to improve, but not fully, in 2010, says Zandi
- Colorado first state to drop minimum wage rate since 1938
- Make the right moves when adjusting insurance plans to save money
- Prioritize savings while leaving the credit card at home in 2010, says expert
- Cutting medical costs can aid those looking for debt help
- Though saving money is important, there may be things worth spending on
- Regulations may provide credit reports for those looking for loans
- Pay off bills to maintain credit score
- Deloitte spending index sees an increase
- Debt consolidation may be an option going into 2010
- Restocking fees may put a dent in saving money
- Saving an important thing to consider after rough economic year
- Consumers divided when it comes to future of personal finances
- Debt consolidation popular for interpersonal loans
- Financial reform bill passes House
- Parents, kids don't see eye-to-eye when it comes to recession
- Cars sales spur increase in retail numbers
- Emergency fund important for avoiding debt problems
- What to avoid for a good credit score
- Program put forward to give Latinos debt help
- Overdraft rules made by the Fed may provide debt help
- Federal program continues to offer debt help for homeowners
- Spending up when compared to last year
- Dealing with changes in credit card debt accounts
- American households plan to spend less on Christmas gifts
- Fewer credit card debt accounts in delinquency
- Mortgage delinquencies climb as people struggle with debt problems
- Kelly lays out ideas for regulation
- Personal finances top stress-related concern
- Credit card debt companies regulated further in Garden State
- Credit card defaults fall, delinquencies increase
- Credit counseling can help those facing credit card debt
- Debt consolidation an option for student loans
- Things to consider when looking at debt consolidation
- Late credit card debt accounts expected to decline in 2010
- Professionals turning to retail jobs to find help for personal finances
- Saving money in preparation for children
- Credit card debt continues to drop according to recent numbers
- Facing debt problems, many want cash for the holidays
- Hidden fees on top when it comes to annoyances
- Tips for stretching your holiday budget
- Debt More Likely to Gobble-Up Career-Oriented Women More than Men
- Make the right moves after foreclosure
- Survey: People still focusing on budgeting, saving money
- Rate freeze on credit card debt may not be meaningful
- High youth unemployment makes budgeting essential
- Let CFPA oversee credit reporters, advocacy group says
- Nader backs credit card debt reforms
- Tough US Economy Scares the Spending out of Halloween 2009
- Consider using savings to get out of debt
- Some paying off credit card debt
- Some parents will to help kids with debt problems
- Bank of America to hold steady on rates, interest fees
- Financial difficulties may be fueling depression
- Identity theft can affect a credit score
- Closing accounts can affect credit scores
- Saving money harder as overdraft fees climb
- Delinquencies on credit card debt see record high
- Jobs, saving money decline
- In tough times MLB sees decline in attendance
- What to keep in mind about a debt consolidation loan
- Wal-Mart expands $10 toy offers
- Consumers saving money in various ways
- Credit card delinquencies rose to over 5 percent, the highest they have been since 2005
- Representatives seek changes to Credit CARD Act
- Saving money with an inheritance
- Being mindful of credit use
- Take care when considering bankruptcy for debt problems
- Young people affected by unemployment
- Keep credit card debt accounts open
- Halloween spending a shade of its former self
- Debt consolidation a way to handle payments
- Retailers worry credit limits will dampen holiday shopping
- Fed proposes rules for credit card debt
- Dodd working on bill regarding overdraft fees
- Wisconsin family taps credit counseling service to get out of debt
- Card companies considering other strategies
- ID theft a concern for credit card users
- Poll shows Alaska has high credit card debt
- Debt management an option for consumers
- Poll shows Americans not confident in government's efforts
- When saving money for a home, stick with safe options
- Consider visiting a credit counseling service before accepting debt settlement plan
- Credit card debt charge offs rise
- Options for saving money
- Household, business debt down, while government debt up
- Older methods of saving money become new trend
- Census sees drop in incomes
- Keep credit card debt amounts away from limits
- Salaries, offers drop for graduates
- Pick credit cards based on rates, not gifts
- Keep credit scores in mind when shopping for new cards
- Obama administration announces help for those saving money
- Dropping limits and credit scores
- Consumers saving money turning to electronic coupons
- Americans feeling a bit more confident
- Kids should prove they can manage personal finances before getting credit
- Debt consolidation through home loan may be risky
- Rebuilding life after a bankruptcy
- More people turning to debit over credit
- Saving money a priority when facing job loss
- Saving money more a priority for college students
- Credit card debt negotiations may be tougher
- Consider credit counseling when dealing with debt
- Pay attention to debt consolidation options
- Visiting credit counseling service won't hurt consumer's credit score
- Seniors need to know their rights with debt collection agencies
- More students relying on private loans
- Students need good credit habits for college
- Talk to children about debt problems
- Consumers getting a handle on credit card debt
- Is Canadian credit card tuition ban a sign of things to come in U.S.?
- Read the fine print with healthcare credit cards
- Options for saving money on text books
- Students facing more credit card debt
- FICO: Dropping limits show small effect on credit scores
- Credit card debt affecting retirees
- Debt consolidation may be an option for graduating students
- Survey: Credit card debt with variable rates not seeing rate-reduction benefits
- Budgeting, saving money should be goal for people with lower incomes
- College graduates may see more debt problems
- July foreclosures see an increase
- Bank to cease using credit card debt arbitration
- Options people may consider for dealing with credit card debt
- Atlanta homeowners gather trying to find debt help
- Parents may consider putting their kids on their credit cards
- Credit card debt may be falling
- Mortgage lenders tend to use FICO credit scores
- New Illinois law aims at keeping students out of credit card debt
- Start teaching teens about credit card debt
- Dealing with credit card debt interest rate hikes
- Back-to-School Shopping Costs Up But Parents Plan to Spend Less
- Card companies negotiating with customers
- Bankruptcy filings see a climb in July
- Unemployment rate falls to 9.4 percent
- BEA report: Less money being saved
- Congressmen try to keep credit scores out of job hunt
- Using credit cards for questionable purchases may lead to higher rates
- Sales for new homes up in June
- Some creditors look to increase rates before new regulations
- Breach at web provider may affect thousands of retailers, customers
- Mortgage applications fall
- Families with lower incomes relying on credit card debt
- Jobless claims rise, but four-week average drops
- Goals set to approve mortgage modifications faster
- Class-action suits filed against credit card debt arbiter
- Survey: Employee benefits changing with economy
- Steps to solving debt problems
- Survey: Some Americans planning on retiring later
- Protests held for interest rate limits
- Debt problems may lead to less school shopping
- Report: Credit card debt charge-offs climb higher
- Low five: Indicators that may show you are in financial trouble
- Taking accounts into account
- FTC settles suit with card companies
- Debt arbiter AAA to refrain from accepting new cases
- Though rates climb, mortgage applications see an increase
- Survey: Back-to-school shoppers looking for deals
- Eliminating credit card reward programs could help consumers
- New consumer credit score ranking program available to lenders
- Credit card debt arbitration firm reaches settlement with attorney general
- Massachusetts seeing more bankruptcies
- Poll: Americans may not be saving more money
- Mortgage rates continue to fall
- Home foreclosures up during first half of '09
- More Americans may lose healthcare coverage
- AP-GfK Poll: Americans less stressed about debt
- Connecticut law regulates card marketing to students
- USA Today: Bank fees add to debt problems
- Alternative to student loan reform proposed
- Dodd urges enforcement of Credit CARD Act
- TransUnion: Credit risk on the rise
- 7-Eleven to collect signatures for credit card petition
- Survey: Many Americans not dealing with foreclosure
- ABA: Credit card debt increases
- Michigan law gives those in foreclosure more time
- Companies considering 401(k) contribution changes
- Study: Hispanics, African-Americans saving less for retirement
- Stacy Johnson begins his debt series by taking a look at Credit Counseling. It's tonight's money talks.
- FTC sets rules affecting credit scores
- Government program could provide help to students with debt problems
- Americans saving more money
- Google may target ads based on credit scores
- Lower rates could encourage home buying
- Wage seizure laws may affect those with debt problems
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- Congress Sends Credit Card Reform Bill To President Obama
- Consolidated Credit Launches New HUD Housing Counseling Services
- White House And Congress Target Credit Card Rates
- The Worst Credit Card Offers You'll Ever See
- How To Strengthen Your Credit Score
- Smart Money Moves To Make Now
- Be Wary Of Debt Settlement Firms
- Foreclosure Is Not The Only Option
- Money Missteps That Matter
- Step-By-Step Plan To Getting Out Of Debt
- 7 Ways The Sexes Handle Credit Differently
- Holiday Bills Fill The Mailbox
- Reward Cards Can Spare Your Wallet
