8 Signs You Should File For Bankruptcy
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By: Erica Sandberg • 9/1/22
Erica Sandberg is a consumer finance expert and journalist whose articles and insights are featured in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, MarketWatch, Forbes, and MSN Money. An experienced media host, she's led many financial programs, including her podcast, "Adventures With Money." She's appeared on Fox, CNN, "EconTalk" and "The Dr. Drew Podcast," and has been the resident money and credit authority for KRON-4 News in San Francisco for more than 10 years. Her book "Expecting Money: The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families" was first released in 2008, and the 2017 edition is out now.
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Code can help alleviate the pressure when you are in a desperate financial situation.... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/1/22
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Doing business with an upstanding lender is important when you want to borrow money. The loan cost will be kept to... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 7/19/22
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If you’re eager to sign for a loan to get the money you need, hit the breaks and read everything involved with the... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 7/1/22
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One of the benefits of having a credit card is that you can withdraw cash from your available credit line. Called a... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 5/18/22
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You’ll want to identify the best deal possible, which includes getting the lowest interest rate you can qualify... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 4/20/22
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If you haven’t established a credit history or your credit scores are low due to past credit problems, getting a... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 3/31/22
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As a prospective borrower, one of the most important things you can do is conduct research before submitting your... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 2/28/22
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When you want to borrow money from a financial institution, one of the first things you need to know is the... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 1/31/22
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You can get approved for a credit product, in most cases, even if you have bad credit. However, a positive credit... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 1/24/22
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As a homeowner with enough equity built up in your home, you can borrow against the portion of the home you own.... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 11/16/21
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Establishing good credit is important for most people. Doors swing open when you prove that you have a long history... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 10/13/21
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When you shift from single to married life, your financial habits and obligations shift with you. When it comes to... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/20/21
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If your credit is bad but you want to become a homeowner with the help of a loan, don’t abandon your dream. Credit... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 8/24/21
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All is well when a credit card, loan, or bill is in good standing. The companies get what they want — the money —... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 7/8/21
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So, you want to take out a personal loan? Terrific! Plenty of lenders are ready to grant these financial products... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/21/21
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Teaching children of any age about wise credit usage is smart. By their 18th birthday, they should understand how... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/10/21
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When you take out any type of loan, the bank that extended the money to you will charge interest on the borrowed... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 4/26/21
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Borrowing money, whether with a credit card or an installment loan, enables consumers to do all kinds of things,... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 4/13/21
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One way to find out who’s who in the U.S. lending landscape is to concentrate on the financial institutions, from... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 3/2/21
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Consumer credit scores, such as FICO Scores developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation, are used by lenders and other... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 2/16/21
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A credit-builder loan is a unique financial product designed to help people easily and affordably add positive... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 11/30/20
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Interest rates across the board are down right now. And if you currently have debt with a high interest rate, you... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/8/20
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Whether the U.S. is facing down a recession or a depression, one thing is certain: The economy is currently in a... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 8/17/20
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When you lose your job and the income that comes with it, the stress of meeting expenses can be intense. Your... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/11/20
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When a high interest rate is attached to a large loan, expect to pay a tremendous amount of money in financing... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/23/20