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Is this the right age to take my kids for back-to-school shopping?

8 years 11 months ago
Since back-to-school is approaching, I have a question - Can taking my kids for back-to-school shopping help to teach introduce the concept of budgeting or it’s not the right age yet. My son is 7 years and my daughter is 4 years.

 

Debt settlement and divorce

8 years 11 months ago
As per the divorce settlement agreement, I'm liable to pay off 3 credit cards. Please suggest me how can I settle these 3 cards.

 

How to plan for the festive season throughout the year?

8 years 11 months ago
I am sure many of you will agree that every year we have to plan a budget to make plans for the holiday season. Is there any way to plan it over the year, If yes, how?

 

Does filing bankruptcy help to boost credit score?

8 years 11 months ago
Yesterday, I met a bankruptcy attorney. He said that credit score is the last thing I should be thinking of right now since there are lots of unpaid debts. But, credit score is important. Will my credit score go up after filing bankruptcy?

 

Will I have to take out a student loan or my son has to obtain it?

9 years ago
My son will go to college next year and my daughter will go to college after 3 years. So, will I have to take out student loans or they have to apply for student loans themselves? Another thing - even if I take out a student loan, will I have to pay for it or my children will start paying after they get jobs?

 

Has anyone settled credit card with Citibank recently?

9 years ago
How to settle credit card with Citibank? I want to negotiate with them for 2 credit cards with high interest rates.

 

Are online budgeting apps reliable?

9 years ago
I have heard about online budgeting apps. Are they user friendly and reliable? Will they keep my information secret?

 

How long does the history of a credit card is taken into consideration?

9 years ago
Is there any limit beyond which the length of credit history is not taken into consideration? If a person has a credit card for 40 years, will it reflect in the credit report?

 

How do I save myself if someone files a lawsuit against me after enrolling in a debt settlement program?

9 years ago
How do I save myself if someone files a lawsuit against me after enrolling in a debt settlement program?

 

Can I be arrested for student loan debt?

9 years ago
I couldn't pay off my student loan debt before leaving US. This was 4 years back. Now, I am planning to get back to US. Will I be arrested for the debt?