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2012.02.01: Chicago Bankruptcy May Help Homeowners Haunted by Old Mortgages
2012.01.27: As Limitations of Consumer Protection Laws Come to Light, Chicago Bankruptcy May Offer Solution
2012.01.23: After Decreasing Last Year, Chicago Foreclosure Activity Is Back on the Rise
2012.01.17: Chicago Bankruptcy Can Help Homebuyers Considering Walking Away From a Mortgage
2012.01.12: Many Chicago Consumers Living in Denial about Out of Control Credit Card Debt
2012.01.10: Young Chicago Adults Needing Financial Advice May Consider Bankruptcy in 2012
2012.01.06: Consumers With Bad Credit Could Benefit From Chicago Bankruptcy
2012.01.04: When Tough Economy Takes Toll on Psychological Health, Chicago Bankruptcy May Help
2012.01.01: Tips for Eliminating Debt in 2012 with Help from a Chicago Bankruptcy Filing
2011.12.31: Chicago Bankruptcy Prevents Foreclosure, Even if You Make Major Mortgage Mistakes
2011.12.26: Johnson, et al. v. Fink Shows How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Chicago Could Be Beneficial
2011.12.23: Chicago Bankruptcy Numbers Take a Dip in 3rd Quarter Because of Loose Credit
2011.12.20: Young Adults Hit With Debt in Chicago Harder Compared to Older People
2011.12.17: Top Money Mistakes That Lead Chicago Couples Into Bankruptcy
2011.12.14: Jobs Up, Unemployment Down, But Chicago Bankruptcy Still a Viable Option
2011.12.11: Bankruptcy in Chicago Can Help in Tough Economic Times
2011.12.08: Media Offers Advice On How To Get a Credit Card, But Not the Debt that Follows
2011.12.02: Chicago Bankruptcy Aids in Foreclosure Prevention Unlike Fed Plans
2011.11.28: Homes Can Be Foreclosed, But Banks Can Come After You For Difference Without Chicago Bankruptcy
2011.11.23: Even Mainstream Media Encourage Chicago Consumers to Get Tangled in Credit Cards
2011.11.18: Being Underemployed, Coupled With Chicago Bankruptcy, May Make For a Brighter Future
2011.11.14: Chicago Bankruptcy Case United States v. Persfull Shows Dangers of Fraud
2011.11.08: Cybercrime Can Lead Consumers into Chicago Bankruptcy
2011.11.03: Banks Hound Mourners over Chicago Debt After Loved Ones Die
2011.10.28: Grocery Bills, Other Bills Add Up, Leading Some to Consider Chicago Bankruptcy
2011.10.25: Can You Save Money in Chicago or is Bankruptcy an Option?
2011.10.21: Bank Fees Taking a Toll on Chicago Consumers Considering Bankruptcy
2011.10.17: College Savings Takes a Hit in Weakening Chicago Economy
2011.10.12: Rising Childcare Costs Lead Families to Consider Chicago Bankruptcy
2011.10.05: Fed Plan Could Lead Chicago Consumers Into More Debt
2011.09.23: Opportunity to Consider Bankruptcy as Chicago-Area Foreclosures Increase
2011.09.14: College Credit Card Debt in Chicago Can Get Out of Control Without the Right Plan
2011.09.02: Chicago Foreclosures Get Cash Boost Under Mayor's Plan
2011.08.30: 1 out of 4 Chicago Consumers Have No Emergency Savings Plan
2011.08.26: Second Quarter Bankruptcy Filings Remain On Pace in Illinois
2011.08.16: Chicago New Home Sales Slip In June Making Bankruptcy a Good Option
2011.08.16: Tackle Your Chicago Debt Ceiling Without an Act of Congress
2011.08.12: Unemployed Homeowners Get Temporary Reprieve From Foreclosure
2011.08.08: Chicago Bankruptcy Can Help Students With Debt Caused By High College Loans
2011.08.04: Chicago Credit Card Debt Piles Up, So Should You Get Another Card?
2011.08.03: Fraudulent, "Robo-Signed" Documents Still Prevalent in Chicago Foreclosure Filings
2011.07.20: Lawsuit against Credit Score Company Illustrates Pitfalls - Bankruptcy Advice in Chicago Critical to Righting Your Financial Ship
2011.07.19: Bankruptcy Filings Are Down, but Chicagoans Seeking Help in Record Numbers
2011.07.14: LTH Forum For Sale As Website Founder Goes Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Chicago
2011.06.30: Illinois Attorney General Goes After Robo Signers in Chicago Foreclosures
2011.06.25: American Dream of Home Ownership a Challenge in Chicago
2011.06.20: Questionable Foreclosure Practices in Chicago put Banks on the Hotseat
2011.06.18: Medical Bills Leading Cause of Chicago Bankruptcy Filings
2011.06.14: Chicago Bankruptcy a Better Option Than Debt Payment Services and Credit Counseling
2011.06.10: Debt Levels an Ongoing Problem for Chicago Consumers and the Nation
2011.06.07: Tips for Life After A Successful Bankruptcy in Chicago
2011.06.06: Chicago Bankruptcy Filing Helps Consumers Dealing with High Debt Levels
2011.06.03: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Warn of Risks of Bank Consolidation
2011.05.30: 10 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Debt in Chicago
2011.05.27: Chapter 7 Bankruptcies in Chicago often caused by Medical Bills
2011.05.23: Those Considering Bankruptcy in Chicago already have Credit Score Blues; New Beginning a Sigh of Relief
2011.05.09: Completed Chicago foreclosures rise in first quarter of 2011
2011.04.26: Foreclosure Filings in Chicago remain Elevated
2011.04.22: Study Confirms Illinois Bankruptcies Give Consumers a New Beginning
2011.04.18: Former MLB Baseball Star Faces Charges on Bankruptcy Fraud
2011.04.14: Bankruptcy Filings Decline 6 percent but Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys continue to Assist Record Number of Clients
2011.04.05: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers note Government Moves to End Failed Foreclosure Assistance Program
2011.03.31: How Chicago Homebuyers Can Increase Chances of Getting a Mortgage
2011.03.29: Chicago Consumer Spending Is On the Rise - Or Is It?
2011.03.26: Are You Being Harassed Over Someone Else's Debt?
2011.03.24: Should Chicago Homebuyers Opt For New Adjustable Rate Mortgages?
2011.03.22: ATM Fees Add to Chicago Consumers' Debt Woes
2011.03.19: How Organizing Finances Can Help Chicago Consumers Save Money
2011.03.17: When Financial Stress Causes Chicago Shoppers To Overspend
2011.03.15: How Bankruptcy Can Pick Up Where New Loan Modification Program Leaves Off
2011.03.12: Chicago Homeowners Can Stop Foreclosure With Bankruptcy
2011.03.10: Chicago Taxpayers Find Secret to Getting Bigger Refund
2011.03.08: Ways Chicago Consumers Are Fighting Rising Food Prices
2011.03.05: Rising Costs of Food and Gas Affecting Payroll Tax Cut
2011.03.03: Could New Credit Card Help Chicago Consumers Keep Spending In Check?
2011.03.01: Chicago Borrowers To Pay Higher Premiums For FHA Loans
2011.02.26: Financial Aid Scams Take Advantage Of Chicago College Students
2011.02.24: How Foreclosure Affects Chicago Homeowners' Credit Scores
2011.02.22: Will Americans Keep Frugal Habits or Fall Back in Debt When Economy Rebounds?
2011.02.19: Credit Card Companies Targeting Kids With Prepaid Debit Cards
2011.02.17: Chicago Taxpayers See Benefits of Filing Tax Return Early
2011.02.15: Is Your Partner's Debt Wreaking Havoc On Your Relationship?
2011.02.12: Budget Challenge Encourages Chicago Consumers to Take Back Control of Finances
2011.02.10: Chicago Consumers Sign Up For Credit Cards With Outrageous Rates
2011.02.08: Credit Score Myths That Can Lead To More Debt For Chicago Consumers
2011.02.05: Could Bankruptcy Help Struggling Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure?
2011.02.03: Chicago Shoppers Turning To Big Box Stores For Financial Services
2011.02.01: Are Your Financial Secrets Hurting Your Relationship?
2011.01.29: The Truth About Bankruptcy's Effect on Chicago Credit Scores
2011.01.27: Chicago Consumers Save Money With Phone Negotiations
2011.01.25: Debt Myths That Can Hurt Your Finances
2011.01.22: Rising Gas Prices Put Financial Burden on Struggling Consumers
2011.01.20: Why More Elderly Americans Are Passing Debt On To Their Families
2011.01.18: How Chicago Consumers Can Fight Rising Food Prices
2011.01.15: How Illinois Income Tax Hike Will Affect Chicago Residents
2011.01.13: How Maximizing Tax Cut Can Help Taxpayers Lower Debt
2011.01.11: How Foreclosure Ruling Could Affect Chicago Homeowners
2011.01.08: Chicago Consumers Should Weigh Rewards, Risks of New Credit Card Offers
2011.01.06: Ways Chicago Homeowners Can Cut Their Mortgage Payment Without A Refinance
2011.01.04: Chicago Tribune Clears Up Myths About Bankruptcy
2011.01.01: New Year, New Finances Part II: Keeping Your Financial New Year's Resolution
2010.12.30: New Year, New Finances Part I: Setting Goals for a Better 2011
2010.12.28: Clearing the Clutter Helps Chicago Savers Get Organized for 2011
2010.12.25: How Chicago Residents Can Improve Finances With Gift Cards This Christmas
2010.12.23: Employer Health Insurance Premiums Rise for Chicago Workers
2010.12.21: New Holiday Card Scam Targets Chicago Computer Users
2010.12.18: Chicago Shoppers Falling for Infomercials Despite Debt
2010.12.16: Chicago Residents Still Donate to Charity When In Debt
2010.12.14: Pros and Cons of Using Free Balance Transfer Checks to Pay Down Debt
2010.12.11: Smart Chicago Shoppers Sticking To Cash Rather Than Credit This Season
2010.12.09: How Bush Tax Cut Extension Could Affect Chicago Workers With Debts
2010.12.07: How Chicago Shoppers Can Save Money on New Appliances This Month
2010.12.04: Mortgage Companies Temporarily Suspend Chicago Foreclosures
2010.12.02: How Chicago Savers Can End Up With One Million Dollars in Retirement Savings
2010.11.30: Ways Chicago Consumers Can Save Money on Everyday Expenses
2010.11.27: Small Business Saturday's Strategy Is Good for the Economy and Chicago Shoppers
2010.11.25: How Chicago Families Can Save Money By Relaxing On Thanksgiving
2010.11.23: Didn't Get a Tax Refund This Year? Uncle Sam Might Be Looking For You
2010.11.20: Mortgage Delinquency Rates Fall Slightly for Chicago and Nationwide Homeowners
2010.11.18: More Chicago Consumers Choosing Layaway Over Credit Card Debt This Year
2010.11.16: More Chicago Shoppers Making Frugal Choices to Lower Debt
2010.11.13: Why Chicago Debt Settlement Companies May Not Solve Your Debt Problems
2010.11.11: Why Holiday Rebates Might Not Be Such a Good Deal for Chicago Shoppers
2010.11.09: Why Ignoring Debt Doesn't Make the Holidays Happier for Chicago Consumers
2010.11.06: Low Interest Rates Might Help Chicago Homebuyers, But Could Hurt Others
2010.11.04: Early Start to Holiday Shopping Season Leaves Chicago Spenders in Debt
2010.11.02: Government Debt Could Mean Disappearing Tax Breaks for Struggling Chicago Residents
2010.10.30: Chicago Shoppers Take Advantage of Free Offers Over the Holidays
2010.10.28: Chicago Homeowners May Be Able to Lower Property Tax Bill
2010.10.26: Comeback of 0% Introductory Rate Credit Cards Can Help Chicago Consumers
2010.10.23: Are Prepaid Debit Cards a Budget Tool or a Bust for Chicago Consumers?
2010.10.21: Paying With Credit or Debit Can Lead Chicago Consumers to Make Impulse Buys
2010.10.19: Going Paperless Can Have Pros and Cons for Chicago Bill Payers
2010.10.16: Learning From Money Mistakes Can Help Chicago Debtors Find Financial Freedom
2010.10.14: State Officials Across the U.S. Investigate Legality of Foreclosures
2010.10.12: Aggressive Bill Collectors Use Illegal Scare Tactics to Intimidate Chicago Debtors
2010.10.09: Best and Worst Times for Chicago Credit Card Carriers to Use Plastic
2010.10.07: Why Cashing In On Gold's High Price May Not Be Such a Golden Opportunity
2010.10.05: Health Savings Accounts Have Pros and Cons for Chicago Insurance Customers
2010.10.02: How Credit Inquiries Really Affect Your Credit Report
2010.09.30: Procrastination Leaves Many Chicago Consumers in Debt
2010.09.28: How Paying Down Debt When Rates Are Low Can Save Money
2010.09.25: Chicago Stores Lower Prices to Target Consumers on Budgets
2010.09.23: Recession Still Being Felt by Chicago Residents Dealing With Debt
2010.09.21: Hidden Costs of Mortgage Refinancing Can Leave Chicago Homeowners with More Debt
2010.09.18: Chicago Consumers Falling for Card Services Credit Scam
2010.09.16: How Expiring Tax Cuts Could Affect Chicago Taxpayers
2010.09.14: Simple Organization Tips Can Make Lowering Debt Easier for Chicago Consumers
2010.09.11: Chicago Consumers Reduce Credit Card Use During Recession
2010.09.09: How Bankruptcy Can Help Rather Than Harm Your Credit Score
2010.09.07: Understanding Credit Score Can Help Chicago Borrowers Lower Debt
2010.09.04: Young Chicago Women Earning More at Work Than Men
2010.09.02: How Chicago Consumers Can Watch Out for Recession Related Scams
2010.08.31: New Credit Card Laws Lead to Higher Interest Rates for Chicago Consumers
2010.08.28: How Buying Generic Can Help You Get Out of Debt
2010.08.26: Chicago Homeowners Lower Debt But Struggle to Pay Mortgage
2010.08.24: Banks Finally Start Helping Chicago Borrowers with Mortgages
2010.08.21: Being Cautious on Social Networking Sites Can Help Chicago Residents Protect Finances
2010.08.19: Save Money By Avoiding Some of the Biggest Financial Product Rip-offs
2010.08.17: Could New Program Keep Chicago Credit Cardholders From Overspending?
2010.08.14: How the Great Recession May Have Benefits for Chicago Workers
2010.08.12: How Less Money Can Equal Greater Happiness for Chicago Consumers
2010.08.10: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Is an Effective Method for Chicago Homeowners Hoping to Stop Foreclosure
2010.08.07: Many Credit Cards Still Offer Rewards, Even After the Credit Card Act
2010.08.05: Finding Little Ways to Save Adds Up Big For Chicago Consumers With Debt
2010.08.03: How Chicago Debit Card Users Can Avoid Scams at the Pump
2010.07.31: Saving Money Today Can Help Chicago Workers Deal With Unemployment Tomorrow
2010.07.29: How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping This Fall
2010.07.27: Tax Breaks Help Unemployed Chicago Workers Pay for Job Search
2010.07.24: Used Cars Get the Job Done Without the Debt and Depreciation
2010.07.22: Finding Missing Money Is One Way Chicago Residents Can Help Pay Off Debt
2010.07.20: Record Number of Chicago College Students Default on Student Loans
2010.07.17: Banks Are Back to Old Tricks and New Fees after Financial Reform Bill Passes
2010.07.15: Pros and Cons of Financial Overhaul Bill for Chicago Consumers
2010.07.13: Bankruptcy Can Help Improve Decreasing Chicago Credit Scores
2010.07.08: Bankruptcy Can Sometimes Lower Debt When Chicago Debt Relief Companies Can't
2010.07.06: New Scams Aim to Steal Money From Accounts of Chicago Bank Customers
2010.07.03: Chicago Residents Prepare Finances for a Possible Double-Dip Recession
2010.07.01: Free Financial Websites Get More Sophisticated About Lowering Debt
2010.06.29: Why Chicago Credit Card Users Should Keep Close Tabs on Credit Statements
2010.06.26: Cool Tips for Reducing Summer Air Conditioning Costs in Chicago
2010.06.24: Compare Banks and Credit Unions to Make the Most of Your Money
2010.06.22: Minimum Payments Cause Maximum Debt for Chicago Consumers
2010.06.19: Chicago Residents Can Build Cash Cushion By Making Saving An Obligation
2010.06.17: Chicago Credit Card Holders Can Benefit From New Late Fee Rules
2010.06.15: Negotiate a Lower Rent and Save Up for Buying a House
2010.06.12: Foreclosures Stop Increasing, But Some Chicago Homeowners Still At Risk
2010.06.10: Chicago Shoppers Should Weigh Pros and Cons of Spending With Cash and Credit
2010.06.08: Bankruptcy Can Ease Stress Caused by Nagging Debt Burden
2010.06.05: Watch Out for Store Tactics Meant to Lure Chicago Shoppers into Overspending
2010.06.03: Debt Consolidation Scams Can Actually Keep Chicago Consumers in Debt
2010.06.01: How Having a High Credit Card Balance Can Hurt Your Credit Score
2010.05.29: Rebate Cards Don't Always Provide Chicago Consumers with Advertised Savings
2010.05.27: Bankruptcy Can Make Affordable Summer Vacations Possible By Lowering Debt
2010.05.25: Saving Just a Little More Can Make a Big Difference for Chicago Residents With Debt
2010.05.22: Finance Bill Could Offer Opportunities for Chicago Consumers to Save
2010.05.20: Curing a Spending Addiction Can Relieve Debt for Chicago Shoppers
2010.05.18: College Grant Scam Ads Put Chicago Students in Debt
2010.05.15: Payday Loan Scams Are Putting Chicago Workers in Debt
2010.05.13: Keeping Track of Cell Phone Charges Is Key to Lower Wireless Bill
2010.05.11: Chicago Consumers Might Notice An Increase in Credit Card Offers As Banks Loosen Up Credit
2010.05.08: Unused Credit Cards Can Cause Problems for Chicago Cardholders
2010.05.06: Chicago Consumers Start Spending on Splurges After Months of Saving
2010.05.04: Cash-Strapped Chicago Shoppers Start Clipping Coupons to Save Money
2010.05.01: Small Changes Like a Lower Cable Bill Can Help Relieve Debt for Chicago Residents
2010.04.29: Increasing House Prices Mean Hope for Underwater Chicago Homeowners
2010.04.27: Chicago Homebuyers Should Get Finances In Order Before House Shopping
2010.04.24: Co-signing a Loan Can Mean Debt Trouble for Chicago Residents
2010.04.22: Bankruptcy Can Help Rather Than Hurt Credit of Chicago Consumers
2010.04.20: Virtual Saving Accounts Help Chicago Consumers Jumpstart Savings Plans
2010.04.17: Too Much Debt Can Keep Chicago Job Seekers Unemployed
2010.04.15: Bankruptcy Might Offer a Better Way for Chicago Homeowners to Stop Foreclosure
2010.04.13: Credit Card Companies Try to Lure Chicago Customers with Rewards Points
2010.04.10: Paying Down Debt with Bankruptcy Can Stretch the Tax Refunds of Chicago Taxpayers
2010.04.08: Chicago Homeowners Might Be Able to Lower Property Taxes with Assessment Appeal
2010.04.06: New Rule Makes It Easier for Chicago Consumers to Get Free Credit Reports
2010.04.03: Bankruptcy Can Stop Wage Garnishment for Debt Burdened Chicago Residents
2010.04.01: Common Sense Can Help Chicago Taxpayers Fend Off Scams This Tax Season
2010.03.29: Bankruptcy Can Help Chicago Taxpayers Pay Off IRS Debt
2010.03.27: Chicago Residents Find Ways to Avoid Identity Theft during the 2010 Census
2010.03.25: Chicago Spring Break Vacationers Can Save Money with a Cheap Destination and Good Spending Plan
2010.03.23: Bankruptcy Might Yield Better Savings Than Paying Down the Mortgage for Chicago Residents
2010.03.20: Having a Budget Can Help Chicago Residents Start Saving and Pay Down Debt
2010.03.18: Don't Let Chicago Bank Account Fees Leave You in Debt
2010.03.16: New Statements Could Encourage Chicago Credit Card Holders to Lower Debt with Bankruptcy
2010.03.13: Good Passwords Can Protect Chicago Computer Users From Identity Theft
2010.03.11: Consumers in Chicago Could See Limited Credit Card Fees If New Law Is Passed
2010.03.09: Chicago Gas Prices Go Up As Spring Approaches
2010.03.06: Chicago Homeowners Find an Alternative to Foreclosure With Chapter 13
2010.03.04: More Consumers Turn to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to Relieve Debt, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010.03.02: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Americans Spend More But Earn Less
2010.02.27: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Analyze New Credit Card Reform Laws
2010.02.25: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys See Pros and Cons to Cash for Appliances Program
2010.02.23: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Warn Consumers About Overdraft Protection Fees
2010.02.20: Healthcare Costs Go Up While Incomes Go Down, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys.
2010.02.18: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Recommend Cash Cushion For Tax Season
2010.02.16: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Credit Card Companies Tighten Restrictions for Young Consumers
2010.02.13: Show Your Bank Account Some Love This Valentine's Day, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010.02.11: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys See More Americans Paying Credit Cards Instead of Mortgage
2010.02.09: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Offer Tips to Curb Emotional Spending
2010.02.06: Layoffs Increase While Credit Troubles Improve, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010.02.04: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Point Out Benefits Of Early Tax Filing
2010.02.02: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Tips for Saving Money on Grocery Shopping
2010.01.30: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Paying Off Any Debt Is Better Than Doing Nothing
2010.01.28: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Warn Social Networking Could Affect Your Credit
2010.01.26: Finding Debt Relief Might Be Easier Than You Think, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010.01.23: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Protect Privacy to Stop Harassment and Save Money
2010.01.21: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Sometimes Lowering Debt Is As Easy As Asking For Help
2010.01.19: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Marriage No Longer Means Economic Benefits for Women
2010.01.16: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Tips for Avoiding Late Payments
2010.01.14: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Government Loan Program Helped Make Foreclosure Crisis Worse
2010.01.12: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Explain How the Recession Is Helping Us Live Better with Less Money
2010.01.09: Get The Most From Your Savings With Interest
2010.01.07: Put Your Savings Toward Debt First
2010.01.05: Change Your Financial Mindset to Start Saving Money
2010.01.02: Watch Out for ATM Fees That Add Up
2009.12.31: Start the New Year Right with a Realistic New Spending Plan
2009.12.29: Credit Card Balance Transfers Not Always the Best Solution, Caution Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers
2009.12.26: Banks Start Charging Fees for Paper Credit Statements
2009.12.24: Returning Gifts Gets Easier Thanks to Recession
2009.12.22: Credit Card Interest Rates Hit New Highs
2009.12.19: Some Home Foreclosures on Hold for the Holidays
2009.12.17: Gift Cards Might Be Easy Presents, But They Don't Come Cheap
2009.12.15: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Say Workers Could See Rise in Raises and Benefits
2009.12.12: Minimum Payment Can Cause Maximum Debt
2009.12.10: Read Your Credit Card Junk Mail Before You Toss It
2009.12.08: How to Have an Affordable Christmas Party
2009.12.05: Consumers Credit Is Getting Harder to Come By
2009.12.03: Holiday Shoppers Going Online to Find Deals
2009.12.01: Bankruptcy Can Stop Creditor Phone Calls
2009.11.28: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn Against Cosigning Loans
2009.11.26: Watch Out for Holiday Shopping Scams
2009.11.24: Credit Card Company Asks Customers to Spend Money to Save Money
2009.11.21: Mortgage Defaults Increase Despite News of Economic Recovery
2009.11.19: Thanksgiving Meal Costs A Little Less This Year
2009.11.17: Some Employees May Have to Pay Stimulus Money Back
2009.11.14: Selling Unused Stuff Can Be a Golden Opportunity for Cash
2009.11.12: Banks Find Ways to Make Checking Accounts More Expensive, Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Say
2009.11.10: Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Season
2009.11.07: Uncle Sam Extends Homebuyer Credit, Unemployment Checks
2009.11.05: Despite Advertisements, Credit Reports Aren't Always Free
2009.11.03: Higher Minimum Payments Can Save Money, According to Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers
2009.10.31: Credit Card "Deals" That Can Cost You Money
2009.10.29: New Home Sales Fall While Congress Debates Extending Tax Credit
2009.10.27: Bankruptcy Can Reduce Pain of Rising Prices
2009.10.24: Create Your Own Economic Recovery When You Eliminate Debt
2009.10.22: Fear of the Unknown Can Get In the Way of Financial Freedom
2009.10.20: Annual Fees Are Back As Credit Card Companies Face Reform
2009.10.17: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers See the Benefit in Lower Credit Card Limits
2009.10.15: Loan Modification Program Hits Target, But Is It Enough?
2009.10.13: Tax Extension Filing Date This Thursday
2009.10.10: Why Prepaid Debit Cards Might Not Be Such A Good Deal
2009.10.08: More Consumers Turning to Personal Bankruptcy
2009.10.06: Consider Choosing Layaway Over Credit When Holiday Shopping
2009.10.03: Bad Economy Might Have Health Benefits
2009.10.01: Watch Your Bank Account, Not the Headlines
2009.09.29: Lower Gas Prices Can Be One Step Towards Debt Relief
2009.09.26: Be Wary of Scams When Considering Bankruptcy
2009.09.24: Big Banks Revise Debit Card Fees, But Does It Help?
2009.09.22: Is Bankruptcy Your Best Debt Solution?
2009.09.19: Younger Generation Sees Smaller Paychecks
2009.09.17: Even Small Debit Cards and ATM Withdrawals Can Lead to Big Fees
2009.09.15: Some Mortgage Modifications Have Hidden Fees
2009.09.12: Pay Down Debts First to Get the Most Out of Savings
2009.09.10: Why Debt Matters And Home Value Doesn't
2009.09.08: Eliminate Debt to Make Most of Lower Mortgage Rates
2009.09.05: Chicago Economy Helps Earn City 'Most Stressful' Title
2009.09.03: Give Yourself a Raise This Labor Day By Reducing Your Debts
2009.08.31: Bankruptcy Stops Foreclosure By Getting to the Root of Mortgage Problems
2009.08.29: Debit Can Help Rein In Debt As Long As You Don't Overdraw
2009.08.27: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Caution Against Paying Minimum Balance
2009.08.25: Take a Bankruptcy Cue From the Chicago Cubs
2009.08.22: Bankruptcy Can Relieve the Debt You've Been Carrying Since College
2009.08.20: Don't Follow the Crowd When It Comes to Your Finances
2009.08.18: Bankruptcy Can Protect the Unemployed From Foreclosure, Advise Chicago Attorneys
2009.08.15: More Credit Card Issuers Are Switching to Variable Rates In Anticipation of New Law
2009.08.13: Chicago Community Workshops Are One More Way to Learn About Finances
2009.08.11: Consider the Real Cost of Cash for Clunkers
2009.08.08: Paying Down Debt Should Take Priority Over Spending to Stimulate Economy
2009.08.05: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers See Economic Growth, But Warn Road to Recovery Might Be Long
2009.08.04: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Explain There's No Such Thing as a Free Foreclosure
2009.08.01: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Explain Why Chapter 13 Can Be More Effective Than Loan Modification
2009.07.30: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Remind Homeowners to Get Help Before Mortgage Payments Get Too Expensive
2009.07.28: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Recommend Recycling for Extra Cash
2009.07.25: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Caution Against Work From Home Scams
2009.07.23: Keep Your Credit Cards Out of Sight to Save Money, Suggest Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers
2009.07.21: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Recommend Taking Action to Stop Debt
2009.07.18: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn of IRS Tax Audit Increase to Cover Debt
2009.07.16: Chicago Bankruptcy Laywers Suggest Chapter 13 for Consumer Financial Protection
2009.07.14: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn of Hidden Bank Fees
2009.07.11: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Recommend Giving Yourself a Raise
2009.07.09: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Say Even Saving is Best in Moderation
2009.07.07: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Offer Tips for Keeping Your Job in a Recession
2009.07.04: Celebrate Independence Day by Freeing Yourself from Debt, Suggest Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers
2009.07.02: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers See Economy as a Good Excuse to Kick Bad Habits
2009.06.30: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Compare Benefits of Chapter 13 to Loan Modification
2009.06.27: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Warn Credit Card Companies Are Lowering Limits for Consumers
2009.06.25: Don't Let Fear of the Unknown Keep You In Debt, Say Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers
2009.06.23: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Suggest Swapping Cash for Credit to Save on Gift Giving This Summer
2009.06.19: Chicago Lawyers Remind Homeowners That a House Is Worth More Than Its Current Value
2009.06.18: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Find Ways to Save Cash as Gas Prices Grow
2009.06.16: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Offer Chapter 13 as Alternative to Foreclosure
2009.06.13: Checking Your Credit Report Can Help Your Credit Score, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
2009.06.11: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Urge Americans to Save More Money
2009.06.09: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Offer Tips for Saving Money This Summer
2009.06.06: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Find Ways to Save Money and Stop Spending Leaks
2009.06.04: Chicago Lawyers Use Bankruptcy to Eliminate Credit Card Debt Caused By Consumer Spending
2009.06.02: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn About Foreclosure Rescue Scams
2009.05.30: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Count on Chapter 13 to Halt Foreclosure and Save Your House
2009.05.28: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers See Rise in Phony Check Scams
2009.05.26: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Caution Against Consolidation Loan Scams
2009.05.23: Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney Explains Cardholder's Bill of Rights
2009.05.21: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Warn of Universal Default Clause
2009.05.19: Illinois Attorneys Compare Personal Bankruptcy and Credit Counseling
2009.05.16: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Agree Rent to Own Is a Scam
2009.05.14: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Prevent Illinois Foreclosures
2009.05.12: Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Help You Hold On To Savings
2009.05.09: Illinois and Georgia Bankruptcy Exemptions Part 2
2009.05.07: Illinois Bankruptcy Exemptions Can Protect Your Assets
2009.05.05: Payday loans a bad deal, advise Chicago bankruptcy attorneys
2009.05.03: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Question Big Bank Money Motives
2009.05.03: Illinois Lawyers Point to Famous Bankruptcy Cases
2009.05.02: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Advise Shoppers to Turn Down Store Credit Cards
2009.04.21: Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Say Chapter 7 and 13 Can Discharge Tax Debt
2009.04.18: Chicago Bankruptcy Experts Say Paying Down Debt Stretches a Tax Refund
2009.04.14: Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Caution Against Tax Refund Loans
2009.04.11: Obama’s "Making Home Affordable" program could stop Illiniois foreclosures
2009.04.09: Chicago lawyers know the benefits of bankruptcy
2009.04.08: Choose Chapter 13 over new credit cards to escape credit debt
2009.04.08: Eliminate credit card debt by bankruptcy, not bellyaching
2009.04.07: Easter on the "cheep"
2009.04.04: Change up your savings
2009.03.31: Good debt, bad debt
2009.03.28: For better or for worse
2009.03.24: Give yourself a (spring) break
2009.03.21: Look before you walk
2009.03.17: Sunny days
2009.03.14: Meat and potatoes: How to save money by going Irish
2009.03.10: Steady saving in a shaky economy
2009.03.07: House Cleaning
2009.03.03: One day at a time
2009.02.28: Sound too good to be true? It probably is.
2009.02.24: Driving Down Costs
2009.02.21: Pay yourself first
2009.02.17: Bank Notes
2009.02.14: Romance and the economy
2009.02.10: When a Sale Isn't a Steal
2009.02.07: Money can't buy love
2009.02.03: The Miracle Myth
2009.01.31: Beating credit card companies at their own game
2009.01.29: Pain before progress
2009.01.27: What the Lenders Won't Admit
2009.01.24: Spring Cleaning...in January
2009.01.22: Clearing the Air
2009.01.20: No More Whining
2009.01.17: Bankruptcy: Myth vs. Reality
2009.01.15: Get Ahead of the Game
2009.01.13: Chapter 13: New and Improved
2009.01.12: Your Job: Lost and Found and Lost – Again?
2009.01.10: Let's Be Honest
2009.01.06: Work With What You’ve Got
2009.01.05: I resolve, never ever again
2009.01.03: Make 2009 the Year of Financial Freedom
2008.12.30: Resolve to make a resolution you can keep
2008.12.27: Pack a Lunch, Save a Wallet (not to mention your health)
2008.12.23: Take Comfort in the Classics This Christmas
2008.12.22: Christmas Present
2008.12.20: Credit Advances
2008.12.16: The Joneses have gone budget chic
2008.12.15: Debt Martyrdom
2008.12.13: Fun (and frugal) holiday party ideas
2008.12.09: Cold cash, warm spirits
2008.12.09: Is it the thought that counts?
2008.12.06: Tips to keep your job (or survive losing it)
2008.12.02: Hoping for a happy holiday? Try tuning out the media
2008.12.01: Keep the Change
2008.12.01: You are cordially invited
2008.11.27: My Cup Runneth Over
2008.11.26: Growing Up With Credit
2008.11.24: So, tell us something we didn’t know
2008.11.22: Giving to Charity on the Cheap
2008.11.20: Who’s complaining?
2008.11.19: About
2008.11.18: Debit is the New Credit
2008.11.17: Money talks
2008.11.15: The Check is in the Mail
2008.11.14: What's in a name?
2008.11.13: Debt: You can hide, but you can’t run from it!
2008.11.10: This stuff has got to go
2008.11.09: A quick fix? Don't bet on it.
2008.11.06: Putting the House in order
2008.11.03: Cleaning Man Wanted for Dirtiest Job in the World
2008.11.02: On the bright side…
2008.10.30: Present at the pump
2008.10.30: Lead us not into temptation
2008.10.27: Bank Error in Your Favor: Collect $200
2008.10.25: It’s About Time…
2008.10.24: Unhealthy Savings
2008.10.23: Home (Bitter) Sweet Home
2008.10.20: Getting your Priorities Straight: Debt First, Investments Later
2008.10.18: Network your way out of debt
2008.10.17: Caving to your craving… once in a while
2008.10.15: Stress and Money
2008.10.13: What the future holds
2008.10.10: Out of Debt, Out of Mind
2008.10.08: Stimulating News You Can Use
2008.10.06: Will the Bailout Package Keep theAmerican Dream Alive?
2008.10.02: Finally, a (Small) Win for the Little Guy!
2008.09.29: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
2008.09.25: Atlanta: Still Peachy?
2008.09.22: Stress and the City
2008.09.18: The Trickle-Down Effect on You
2008.09.15: No cash, no credit.
2008.09.11: Some more bankruptcy thoughts…
2008.09.11: Don't wait - invest in your future today.
2008.09.08: DIY Bankruptcy: A disaster in the making?
2008.09.04: Teach Your Children Well. Now.
2008.09.01: “Might as well face it, you’re addicted…”
2008.08.27: Homeowner's Insurance: Are You Really Protected?
2008.08.27: Phantom Debt: "I swear, it's not mine!"
2008.08.25: The Big Credit Card Companies Protecting you, for your sake? Or just their own?
2008.08.21: Making Money from the Internet: Legitimately
2008.08.19: Turn Off the Marketing Messages and Keep Your Cash
2008.08.18: Children’s Life Insurance Policy: Invest in your Child’s Quality of Life, Not the Quality of her Funeral
2008.08.14: Freddie and Fannie want to help. Can they really help you?
2008.08.13: Simple Math – Do You Really Need to Give Up Your Gas Guzzler?
2008.08.12: It’s Back-to-School Savings!!
2008.08.12: Atlanta Financial Workshop with Warren Ballentine
2008.08.07: Some More Money Saving Ideas
2008.08.06: Get More for Your Trade-In
2008.08.03: Yo-Yo Financing or Bait-and-Switch It’s All the Same Old Car Dealership Scam
2008.07.31: Your Uncle Sam is Going Broke
2008.07.30: How to Use Credit Responsibly.
2008.07.25: “Enough is as good as a feast”
2008.07.23: Make More Money at Work
2008.07.23: “I’ll Gladly Pay You Tuesday for a Hamburger Today” Peer-to-Peer Lending
2008.07.19: Only 156 Shopping Days till Christmas (or 153 till Hanukkah)!
2008.07.16: Inflation on the Rise: Get Creative with your Credit Card Debt
2008.07.16: Save on Car Insurance
2008.07.13: Chill Out -- Energy Cost Savings
2008.07.10: Summertime Blues “Would you like to purchase the optional Loss Damage Waiver insurance for your rental car?”
2008.07.09: Master Your Spending: Give Yourself a Raise - Expanded.
2008.07.07: Summertime Blues: Discounted Entertainment – Good Free Entertainment – Better!!!
2008.07.01: Fight rising gas prices – 5 ways to save money at the pump.
2008.06.25: Summertime Blues – Lots of Vacation Plans, Little Money
2008.06.25: Five Tips to Increase your Saving Savvy.
2008.06.23: Thrifty Business
2008.06.19: A Gift Card – From Debt Diva to You
2008.06.18: Foreclosure rates reach record highs, and climbing.
2008.06.16: Fleecing the Most Vulnerable: The Truth about Rent-To-Own Franchises
2008.06.12: Avoiding the Phishing Hook
2008.06.11: Beware Credit Counselors!
2008.06.11: The Little-Known Dangers of Credit Repair Companies
2008.06.09: Predators – Payday Loan Centers
2008.06.04: How to Spot a Credit Counseling Scam
2008.06.02: An Ounce of Prevention - Get a Financial Checkup
2008.05.30: Debt Relief Tips:How to Break the Credit Card Habit for Good
2008.05.27: Warning signs that your debt may be getting out of control.
2008.05.05: DebtStoppers Wows 'em in Chatham
2008.04.16: Bankruptcys up 38% in 2007
2008.03.27: McCain to Sub-Prime Mortgage Victims: "You're on your own!"
2008.03.23: $5,000 Per Second!
2008.03.17: March Seminar Huge Success!

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