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Banking Fees – Are You Paying Too Much?

It’s important to find the best type of account and monthly plan to fit your lifestyle so you can start by reviewing your monthly bank statements to see the fees and service charges you have incurred in the past. This will provide the information you need to compare the types of accounts and plans that best suited to your usage.

Having the wrong plan or too many bank accounts can be costly, and you might be paying for unnecessary bank expenses than a plan that is tailored to your individual or family needs.

Can Creditors Collect Debts After Bankruptcy?

When you receive a discharge after completing your bankruptcy, it releases you from the debts you owed before your date of bankruptcy. Once you file personal bankruptcy, your creditors cannot legally collect on those debts.

Caught in the Pay Day Loan Cycle?

The problem with this type of borrowing is that it is very expensive and can often leave the borrower, who is already in a tight financial position, unable to repay the loan. So they end up re-borrowing or getting a “roll-over” loan by paying off the current loan and immediately getting another one from the payday lender.

Personal Bankruptcy and Income Taxes – What You Need to Know

When filing a personal bankruptcy income tax debts are discharged the same as any other unsecured debt, such as credit cards and personal loans. If you are struggling with income tax debt or have had your wages garnished then you should seek the assistance of a professional.

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

Good debt is for purchases that appreciate in value or significantly improve your quality of life.  Bad debts on the other hand typically do not provide you with any long-term benefit.  If you carry a heavy amount of bad debt and are only able to make minimum payments then it’s time to look for help.

What to Know Before Co-signing A Loan?

When you sign for a student loan, line of credit or any type of loan for another person you are legally responsible if that person fails to meet the terms of that credit agreement.  If the other person misses payments the creditor will expect you to make the payments and demand that you pay the debt in full.

Beware of Debt Settlement Offers

The debt settlement and credit counselling companies would have you believe that they can easily have your credit balances reduced and save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.   The problem is they cannot guarantee any results.  They will require that you pay them monthly administration fees and/or a percentage of the settlement amount as payment for their services.  But you need to read their documents very closely to find out what happens to all of those fees that you have paid if they are unable to reach agreements with some or all of your creditors.