How far it is good to let your children know about parents' debt problems? Is it better to tell them or just try to hide from them?

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all ..

Will it affect the same way on my credit report if I default on making credit card payments and in a cell phone plan?

How long does it practically take to increase credit score from 600 to 800?

If I enroll in a DMP, will my house be taken to repay the creditors? Can I repay secured debt through DMP?

What is a prepaid card? It is same as a secured credit card?

If I make a payment on a debt whose SOL period is over, will it add any positive value to my credit report?

I have heard that adding positive things to the credit report helps to reduce the negative effects of negative listings. Is it ture? But I know that items can't be removed from credit reports before a certain time

I unfortunately got scared by national enterprises systems. I am 60 years old and a widower and was afraid they would take me to court and . I other things. I told them I could only afford 75 dollars a month to be taken out my bank account unfortunalely I am about to lose my home to foreclosure and I would like to stop payment to them or lessen it a whole lot. I am afraid if I call them they will record me on the phone, Is there any way I can stop the deduction from them and write a letter to them without going to jail or getting a garnishment in my paycheck.

Is there a new tax break for the married people?