It's being said that the economy is beginning to show signs of life. Consumers are starting to spend again, even if it's not in the same way as they were before the recession. It is still up for debate whether consumers in New Jersey would agree, considering the fact...
The generation of students coming out of college may still be paying for their credit cards long after graduation. Some projections indicate that the newest generation of credit card users could still be paying for their credit card debt when they die. Some in New...
There are quite a few in New Jersey that are struggling to pay medical bills. People with serious or chronic medical conditions often turn to bankruptcy protection due to the cost of their care. Even people with medical insurance are forced to shuffle their expenses...
As many college students in New Jersey are looking forward to their future, there are many that may also be hoping that 2013 is a better year financially than it was last year. With record numbers of people losing their homes and filing bankruptcy, many people are...
Most New Jersey consumers know that their credit score can affect whether they get a home loan, a new car, or even a new credit card. What most consumers are not aware of is that being delinquent on credit cards can have a larger effect on your credit score than any...
Many people in New Jersey have been the victim of harassing phone calls from bill collectors. Up until now, the only real defense against these phone calls was to stop answering the phone. Now, the federal government may help consumers stop harassing phone calls from...
Many New Jersey consumers may not know that it is possible to get a credit card company to lower your interest, and in some cases, they may even work with you on a payment plan. There is a saying that it never hurts to ask, and that saying is true for the most part....
Gary Dourdan was once part of the cast of the television show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," a program he worked on for eight years. New Jersey fans of the show may find it hard to believe that the actor has filed for bankruptcy protection, though it appears to...
New Jersey fans of the Olympics may remember Rulon Gardner. He won a gold medal for wrestling in the Olympics and later appeared on the reality television show "The Biggest Loser" in an attempt to lose weight and qualify for the 2012 Olympics. Over the years, Gardner...
When an Essex County household is struggling with over-burdening debt, options become fewer and fewer to escape that debt. However, even with few options it can still be difficult to know which method of escaping debt is financially smartest for your future. Much of...
