Debit Card vs. Credit Card
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 Posted in National Economy | No Comments »Do you know the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Sure, one acts like cash while the other you'll owe money on later. But not many people know the difference between these cards when it comes to ...
Simplify the Holidays
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 Posted in National Economy | 1 Comment »Here are some tips to think about before you go overboard this holiday season - or if you already have, a word to the wise for next year! Happy holidays from AAUD!
The High Cost of Bank Overdraft Charges
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Posted in National Economy | 3 Comments »By Jerome S. Lamet, Supervising Attorney Debt Counsel for Seniors and the Disabled (DCSD) Congress is currently considering limiting bank overdraft charges, and while we hope that these fees for bouncing checks are regulated, for the time being we need to deal ...
Some speculate recession is over, yet firms keep brakes on hiring.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Posted in National Economy | 1 Comment »Companies across the economy are holding off on hiring even as the profit outlook improves, amid economic uncertainty and their own success at raising productivity in rough waters.
Surviving Three Strikes: Unemployed, Receiving Unemployment Compensation, Drowning in Debt
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Unemployment Updates | No Comments »As American credit card bills have spiraled out of control, the airwaves have been filled with advertisements for “debt settlement” services that say they help consumers settle debts for a fraction of what they owe. But they often charge high ...