Money Snatchers

New rules for debt companies Ever been ripped off by a debt settlement company? Good news: The Federal Trade Commission has issued new rules that will crack down on that industry’s worst practices soon.

Can debt counseling help consumers? The service is intended to guide consumers out of debt and steer clear of bankruptcy or other life altering consequences, yet the legitimacy of such debt counseling is being called into question after recent reports showed bankruptcies up 20%. The stark reality of the economic downturn is reflected in court statistics showing U.S

Yesterday Robin and I were talking about the implications of a balance-sheet view of the economy’s troubles, and realized that it makes a strong case for using Fannie and Freddie to bring down homeowners’ debt burdens. …

# debt The best debt is no debt. When you find yourself with some hanging over your head, however, repayment is the best “investment” you can make. More »

Or, how much household debt is now sustainable in this post-crisis era?

Unique debt assistance program is now available to women in more than 30 states.

Petroleo Brasileiro SA is losing investor confidence on concern its credit rating will be cut after a Brazilian plan raised the relative risk associated with the state-run oil producers debt to the highest in 18 months.

On July 29, 2010 the Federal Trade Commission reined in the Debt Settlement Industry as a whole.

Austin – Have you got a junk of debt and cant seek any thrash bin to throw it off? It has made your life miserable in engaging for less always? You cant excessively or less alike coddle the way you want to?

Dear Debt Adviser,