http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com Home Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:05:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A family friend came to me recently with a unique debt-related issue and wanted my advice on how best to handle things. Her husband passed away a little over a year ago. At that time he had some credit card balances on accounts that were only in his ... http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com/2008/03/01/managing-a-deceased-spouses-debt/ I just read another article about how good samaritans are losing another source of credit. Lots of people are either seeing their home equity lines frozen or their credit limits are being lowered. And get this, a lot of this is happening to people who ... http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com/2008/02/25/home-equity-lines-are-shrinking/ Yahoo finance reported on 02/7/08 that Bank of America sent out letters to some of its credit card holders in mid-January saying that it is increasing their rates even though they had not been late or behind on their credit card payment. In some cases the rates doubled to as ... http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com/2008/02/10/bank-of-america-raises-credit-card-interest-rates-for-some-customers-in-good-standing/ Just a few years ago most people had no clue what debt relief or debt settlement meant. Not sure too many people still do. However, debt settlement is becoming a common word in the press, on the radio & TV and just about anywhere you look. Times are tough and ... http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com/2008/01/15/why-credit-card-debt-settlement-is-becoming-a-viable-option-in-reducing-your-debt/ Heck no! Sure legally they may be structured as non-profit for tax purposes but they are not non-profit. Most non-profit credit counseling companies are established and supported by the credit card companies themselves. They want to make sure that you are getting as much help as needed when trying to ... http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com/2007/08/29/are-non-profit-credit-counseling-companies-really-non-profit/ Here is some practical advice about business credit cards. It is always good to be reminded of what to do regarding business credit cards. If a credit card is obtained using your social security number and it has your company name on it, then BOTH you and your business are responsible ... http://debt-consolidation-settlement-blog.bluechipdebtrelief.com/2007/03/01/tips-about-business-credit-cards-your-social-security-number/