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Managing Your Finances

What Senior Citizens Need To Know About Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages have become a very popular method for seniors to get cash out of their home during this recession.  But what do senior citizens need to know about reverse mortgages before they commit?...

ALERT: Phony Pay Day Debt Collectors

It's an unfortunate reality but many debtors are not only facing aggressive collection action by creditors they are also being scammed by phony debt collectors.  One such scam includes a payday loan scheme that...

Many Debtors Following Disturbing Trend

A study released by TransUnion has revealed that a new "payment hierarchy" has emerged with debtors becoming more current on their credit cards while allowing their mortgage become delinquent. "Conventional wisdom has always been...

Allmand Law Firm
February 24, 2010 Managing Your Finances

Payday Loans Are Sometimes Disguised as Checkbook Loans

Checkbook loans were created to disguise payday loans after tighter restrictions were put on payday loans. Everyday people get into situations where they need money now, but they don't have it.  Cars break down, heaters...

Three Reasons Why You Should Not Refinance Your Home To Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Using your home as an ATM to pay off your credit card debt could be a huge mistake.  When you take the equity out of your home to repay credit card debt, you are...

An Increase In Job Losses May Cause More Seniors To File Bankruptcy

Older workers have suffered terribly during this recession.  On average it takes an older worker much longer than their younger counterparts to find new employment and employment that pays at least a living wage....

Allmand Law Firm
February 4, 2010 Managing Your Finances

Three Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Home’s Equity To Pay Debts

Never Use Your Home's Equity To Pay Debts As more Americans fall behind on their debt payments because of a job loss or reduced income, many are turning to the equity in their homes...