It's that time of year. You're likely spending a bit more money than you typically do throughout the year because the holiday seasons have begun. Whether you host your extended family for a Thanksgiving gathering or are among thousands of California shoppers who stand...
Month: November 2018
Debt-forgiveness can be unforgiving
Debt has become a way of life for many in California and across the country. At best it's utilized with a big-picture plan in place consistent with using only as needed, resources to enable an ultimate pay off and not letting debt service overtake the budget. More...
Bankruptcy doesn’t have to be a financial death knell
According to a report from Lending Tree, California residents who file for bankruptcy may be able to rebound from it relatively quickly. The report indicates that about 40 percent of Americans have a credit score of 640 within a year of filing. That improves to 65...
Tips for better handling debt
In the first quarter of 2018, California residents and Americans throughout the country owed a total of $13.21 trillion in debt. Of this total, $1.41 trillion was in the form of student loans while they owed another $815 billion in credit card debt. For those who are...
Data shows more debt for women than men
Women in California might be in greater danger of falling into debt than men. According to data from Comet Financial, the economic disparity between men and women is not just about wages. Women have more debt than men do as well, and that wage gap may be one...
