Money: Four rules for getting out of debt

If you’re in debt, you have to get out. But remember that a plan is only as good as your ability to stick with it. Just like diets, all of them work. But which diet will you stick with? No matter how effective the plan is in theory, if the re ...

Getting out of debt

As predictably as clearance sales, ads from debt management services flood the airwaves this time of year, touting painless methods to shrink bloated credit card bills or provide needed cash for a winter vacation. But you don’t need to dial an 800 number for help — that can be the worst thing to do. There are plenty of resources close to home, starting with your local bank.

Take steps to heal your credit score

Getting out of debt is one of the more popular New Year's resolutions. And frankly, rebuilding credit should be at the top of the list in 2012.

First Person: Getting Into the Money Mindset, Getting Out of Debt

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FTC settlement with debt collector is a message to all debt collectors

In the world of civil penalties, getting a major company to pay a $2.5 million settlement doesn't seem like much, maybe the equivalent of a $100 parking ticket. This is an ouch factor, but not financially devastating.