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How long does it take credit to recover from a vehicle repossession?

Seriously, how long will it take for my credit to recover from a repossession? Repossession of a vehicle is a legal process where a bank or other lender can regain possession of your vehicle. Vehicle repo laws differ state by state, but your vehicle purchase contract should include all the…

Consumer First FinancialJanuary 1, 2024

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Do You Know The Real Cost Of Debt?

There's how much debt you have, and there's the real cost of debt. Do you know the real cost of debt? Or, more specifically, do you know what it costs to be in debt? Most people can’t answer this question accurately. You may think you know how much your debt…

Consumer First FinancialAugust 31, 2020

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How do you stack up to the average credit card debt?

What is credit card debt? Americans have several different types of debt, beyond credit card debt, which includes mortgages, auto loans, and student loans. All are totaling up to an average debt per household of $132,529. Besides standard credit card debt, like an everyday credit card, consumer finance accounts also…

Consumer First FinancialAugust 24, 2020

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Americans Have Credit Card Debt. A Lot of It.

American’s Average Credit Card Debt: How Do You Measure Up? Despite minor growth in household income levels over the past few years, Americans are still largely burdened by consumer debt. This is by and large due to student loans, mortgage and of course, credit card debt. According to the Wall…

Consumer First FinancialApril 24, 2020

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Store Credit Card: Worth the Rewards or a Path to Debt?

Store Credit Cards Account For Over $90 billion of Consumer Debt. You’re heading toward the cash counter, holding a few items you’ve picked out. You’re taking your wallet out to pay for your purchases when you hear the question you’ve heard a number of times before – ‘Do you have…

Consumer First FinancialMarch 25, 2020

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Worried about taxes on your settled debt? You may not need to.

In this article from Creditcards.com - a little known tax exemption is discussed. This exemption is for people that have had debt cancelled, or settled. The IRS considers this cancelled debt "income" for the consumer, and requires you to pay taxes on it. What most consumers don't know is that…

Consumer First FinancialFebruary 19, 2020

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Handling Finances Through Life Changes.

Change is good, except when it’s not. Life is full of uncertainty and change is inevitable. But in most cases, the human brain tends to crave certainty and consistency. This is why we experience physical and emotional stress when faced with a major life change, especially when it concerns finances.…

Consumer First FinancialFebruary 10, 2020

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6 Ways to Eliminate Your Debt

Debt, it’s time we broke up So you want to eliminate your debt? First of all, great choice. High interest debt can drag down your finances, credit score, and overall financial health. But deciding how to pay off your debt is the first decision. The good news is you have…

Consumer First FinancialOctober 4, 2019

7 ways to get your credit card debt under control

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Get Your Credit Card Debt Under Control With These 7 tips.

How do you know when your credit card debt is out of control? Some consumers consider their credit cards disposable income. In other cases, we put our basic necessities on credit cards just to get by. There’s a variety of reasons why we find ourselves stuck in high interest debt.…

Consumer First FinancialAugust 26, 2019

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9 Signs Your Credit Card Debt is Out of Control.

Unfortunately, there is no debt meter. There is no mechanism in place that lets you know your credit card debt has become unmanageable. Your credit card issuers certainly aren't going to warn you; they rely on that high interest debt, and the more you take on, the more they make.…

Consumer First FinancialJuly 30, 2019

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How long does it take credit to recover from a vehicle repossession?

Do You Know The Real Cost Of Debt?

How do you stack up to the average credit card debt?

Americans Have Credit Card Debt. A Lot of It.

Store Credit Card: Worth the Rewards or a Path to Debt?

Worried about taxes on your settled debt? You may not need to.

Handling Finances Through Life Changes.

6 Ways to Eliminate Your Debt

Get Your Credit Card Debt Under Control With These 7 tips.

9 Signs Your Credit Card Debt is Out of Control.

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