Credit spree defies rates
The Australian, Australia - 10 hours ago… month. The record $15.4 billion in purchases raised total credit card debt to $37 billion, 16.2 per cent more than a year ago. With …
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

If 401(k) account is performing well, don't interrupt it
Reading Eagle, PA - 12 hours ago… funds. I also have about $18,000 in credit-card debt ($12,000 at 3 percent interest, $4,000 at zero percent, $2,000 at 12 percent). …
Source: www.readingeagle.com

Allow Kids to Make Financial Choices
Kiplinger.com, DC - 11 hours ago… college. One child is paying off a large credit-card debt while working at a health club; the other still doesn't have a job. Another …
Source: www.kiplinger.com

Debt Insurance Fails Consumers
AJC Consultants, UK - 10 hours ago… the market. PPI is designed to help people repay loans, mortgages or credit card debt if they fall ill or lose their jobs. But the …
Source: www.ajcconsultants.ltd.uk

Money 101 for high schoolers
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - 22 hours ago… will begin a nine-week course next month for seniors that covers everything from paying for college and renting an apartment to managing credit-card debt. …
Source: www.timesdispatch.com

Self-discipline a concern in loan vs. credit line
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 2 hours agoQA friend has a large amount of credit-card debt. Where can she find information about whether it's better to get a home equity loan or a line of credit? …
Source: www.startribune.com