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Many with credit card debt resorting to life without credit cards

Many Wisconsin residents have felt the pain of credit card debt: tens of thousands of dollars racked up on multiple credit cards. Sometimes this happens due to unexpected expenses. Other times it happens due to a period of unemployment. Whatever the case, many former credit card users are fighting back by living without credit cards […]

Should Wisconsin residents pay credit card debts from a 401K?

Wisconsin residents overwhelmed by credit card debt often experience harassing phone calls, stress and financial challenges. Most debtors in similar situations want nothing more than to make the stress stop by paying off their high interest credit card debt, but is withdrawing money from a 401K to pay that debt a good idea? Wisconsin residents […]

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 […]

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 […]

Debt-management company allegedly misrepresented elderly client

No one wants to be trapped in an endless cycle of juggling overdue credit accounts and dodging calls from creditors. The desire to restore financial stability can make people susceptible to solicitation from fraudulent debt relief companies promising miracles. Instead of rushing into a potentially harmful situation, families in Appleton, Wisconsin, should take time to […]

New study predicts millions will die in debt

Credit card debt may be a serious issue for those in Wisconsin, causing many to seek out bankruptcy protection to relieve themselves of harassing calls from creditors and overwhelming debt loads. Credit card debt is a common occurrence, with millions of Americans affected, and according to one university’s research, many people may actually die still […]

More people taking out student loans, avoiding credit card debt

Americans are becoming increasingly more confident in the economy. This, in turn, is spurring increased spending and new borrowing. According to the Federal Reserve, people are taking out more auto and student loans but have shown less willingness to take on credit card debt. In September, consumer borrowing rose by $11.4 billion when compared to […]

Credit card debt and other bills plague homeowners

Many homeowners are struggling to make monthly mortgage payments necessary to avoid foreclosure, forcing themselves into a situation where credit card debt or medical bills pile up as they attempt to keep their homes. Paying some debts and allowing others to slide is a dangerous act, and those who seek to find debt relief should […]

Man claims he is victim of creditor harassment after insults

Those facing financial challenges, and even bankruptcy, are often all too familiar with the steps creditors take when trying to seek repayment of credit card debt or other delinquent loans. Readers in Appleton, Wisconsin, may have heard of this news story involving a man who reportedly was the victim of creditor harassment. According to the […]