» stop debt</h1> <article> <h1>The top 5 questions about debt management</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:31:49 +0000</p> With so much information available on debt management it can be quite confusing to try and understand exactly how debt management works. After all, many people have debts of one kind or another and continue to live their lives without needing any help managing their debts. Credit can be a positive way to pay for [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201112/the-top-5-questions-about-debt-management/">The top 5 questions about debt management</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201104/negotiating-with-debt-consolidation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Negotiating with Debt Consolidation'>Negotiating with Debt Consolidation</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201011/take-debt-consolidation-loan-in-consideration/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Take Debt Consolidation Loan in Consideration'>Take Debt Consolidation Loan in Consideration</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200907/adjustable-mortgage-loans-protect-you-from-catastrophic-debt/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Adjustable Mortgage Loans Protect You from Catastrophic Debt'>Adjustable Mortgage Loans Protect You from Catastrophic Debt</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</h1> <p>Alison — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:31:54 +0000</p> While Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw huge increases in sales compared to 2010, another poll found that Americans planning to spend less this holiday season outnumber those who plan to spend more four to one. The November Financial Security Index poll found that 42 percent of Americans plan to spend less this holiday season [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/more-americans-plan-to-spend-less-this-holiday/">More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/americans-keeping-holiday-debt-down/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down'>Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201110/half-of-consumers-say-theyll-spend-less-on-gifts-in-2011/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011'>Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/poll-men-giving-more-to-charity-this-holiday-than-women/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women'>Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down</h1> <p>Alison — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:13:22 +0000</p> After two years of keeping the purse strings tight, Americans may be ready to loosen them a bit. According to ING Direct USA, nearly three-fourths of Americans say they expect to spend more this holiday season than they have during the past two years. Most say they’re equally or less concerned with how much they’ll [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/americans-keeping-holiday-debt-down/">Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/more-americans-plan-to-spend-less-this-holiday/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday'>More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/poll-men-giving-more-to-charity-this-holiday-than-women/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women'>Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201105/gas-prices-forcing-americans-to-cut-spending/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Gas Prices Forcing Americans to Cut Spending'>Gas Prices Forcing Americans to Cut Spending</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women</h1> <p>Alison — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:09:18 +0000</p> For the third year in a row the Red Cross conducted a national holiday giving survey. They polled more than a thousand people about their plans for spending and charitable giving over the holiday season. This year the survey found that 45 percent of people plan to cut back on spending on travel and holiday [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/poll-men-giving-more-to-charity-this-holiday-than-women/">Poll: Men Giving More to Charity this Holiday Than Women</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/more-americans-plan-to-spend-less-this-holiday/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday'>More Americans Plan to Spend Less This Holiday</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/americans-keeping-holiday-debt-down/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down'>Americans Keeping Holiday Debt Down</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201110/half-of-consumers-say-theyll-spend-less-on-gifts-in-2011/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011'>Half of Consumers Say They’ll Spend Less on Gifts in 2011</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Understanding the Consequences of Spending Now on Future Finances</h1> <p>Alison — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:05:22 +0000</p> Are you a spender or a saver? It’s definitely worth thinking about as we move into the holiday season. Whether you’re a spender or a saver there is a trade-off. If you spend money now you’ll likely have to save more later, but a lifelong commitment to financial literacy is the best way to go [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201111/understanding-the-consequences-of-spending-now-on-future-finances/">Understanding the Consequences of Spending Now on Future Finances</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200810/deal-with-tough-finances-directly/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Deal with Tough Finances Directly'>Deal with Tough Finances Directly</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201109/new-website-offers-financial-help-for-women/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: New Website Offers Financial Help for Women'>New Website Offers Financial Help for Women</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201107/mounting-student-loan-debt-not-sitting-well-with-most-americans/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Mounting Student Loan Debt Not Sitting Well With Most Americans'>Mounting Student Loan Debt Not Sitting Well With Most Americans</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Study: Most Consumers Paying Off Debt Incorrectly</h1> <p>Alison — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:33:34 +0000</p> How do you pay off your debt? Do you tackle small bills and leave the big ones for later? New research published in the Journal of Marketing Research finds that consumers typically tackle small debts first, but they’d actually save more money if they did it the other way around. 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A poll conducted by Moneysupermarket.com asked residents in the UK how they’re feeling about the impending holidays. Almost two-thirds of those polled say they’re worried about how they’ll pay for presents and festivities. 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