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Appleton couple reduces credit card debt

Many of our Appleton readers probably know that there are many different options when it comes to dealing with a debt burden. A recent article told the story of how one Appleton couple, with a little help from a debt counseling program at Goodwill, was able to cut their credit card debt in half by […]

Wisconsin consumers can eliminate credit card debt

Getting out of debt can seem virtually impossible to some. This is especially true for those who have been forced to live off their high interest credit cards. However, one lady has done it by eliminating $38,000 in credit card debt and Wisconsin residents finding themselves in a similar predicament can do the same. After […]

Are payday loans offering debt relief or debt traps?

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a new name for payday loans and other short term loans-debt traps. Wisconsin residents facing short term financial challenges may need to consider other options for debt relief given this recent discovery. Payday loans and other short term loans are marketed by banks and payday loan facilities as […]

Late payments on credit card debt rise in 2012

Unexpected medical expenses and unemployment are some of the most common causes of increases in credit card debt. Consumers often use bankruptcy to get out from under debts with high interest rates. Appleton readers may be interested in the following report on credit card debt. TransUnion released a report on Feb. 20 that deals with […]