Quick Debt Tips

Author: Bill Loughborough

Saving for a debt settlement negotation can be difficult. Every little bit helps on the road to become debt free. Below are some quick debt tips to help you on the path to financial freedom.

Make Sure Your Credit Report Is Really Free


Many TV commercials with catchy jingles claim that consumers can get a free credit report. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the only authorized source to get your free annual credit report under federal law is www.AnnualCreditReport.com. To reinforce this message, the FTC is featuring two new videos with their own catchy tunes. Both videos are available at www.ftc.gov and www.YouTube.com/FTCVideos. The new videos highlight the differences between AnnualCreditReport.com and those other sites that claim to provide “free” credit reports. Other sites require users to pay hidden fees or agree to additional services. For example, some sites provide a free credit report if you enroll in a new service. If you don’t cancel the service during a short trial period, you’re likely to see membership fees on your credit card statement.

Enjoy Your City “On The Cheap”

Motivated by the current coupon-clipping climate, Cities on the Cheap http://www.citiesonthecheap.com created to help those who want to check out the low-cost activities in their local city. This site consists of a rapidly growing network of “On the Cheap” blogs. Each blog highlights city-specific freebies, discounts, and deals. Visit the site to see if you can find some deals in your city. Cities on the Cheap now includes more than 40 city blogs in the U.S. and Canada, with more in development.

Save Money By Carrying Big Bills

Keep large bills in your wallet if you want to spend less cash, according to new research from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Researchers find people are more likely to think twice about making a purchase when they carry one large denomination of cash rather than many smaller denominations equal to the same amount of money. For example, you are more likely to hang onto a $20 bill than 20 one-dollar bills. This is because there is a greater “pain of paying” associated with breaking a large bill and there is a good chance you will lose track of spending when you break a large bill. When those studied knew they had to save $100 and exercise self-control in spending, they were more likely to choose a single $100 bill than five $20 bills.


A Major Credit Card Company Offers A Helpful Guide

Chase Card Services in partnership with College Parents of America has issued an informative guide that helps parents discuss financial issues with teens and young adults. Topics include “Understanding Credit Cards” and “Creating a Livable Budget.” You can download this free 32-booklet by visiting www.chaseclearandsimple.com.

About the Author:

Bill Loughborough is Founder and President of Credit Answers, one of the best debt settlement companies in America. Credit Answers specializes in debt management, credit card debt settlement, debt negotiation and avoiding bankruptcy. Credit Answers team of experts work to enable a new and fresh financial start for individuals with debt problems. We realize the importance of money in people's lives and also the accompanied strain that debt can cause. Our team has helped thousands of clients across the nation.

Bill started Credit Answers in 2006 and has built it into one of the leading debt settlement / debt relief companies in the U.S. At Credit Answers we encourage our customers to Live Better Debt Free.

For More information please visit: www.creditanswers.com

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