Category Archives: Debt management

Debt controversy indirectly pushes financial literacy programs

MACON CO., AL (WSFA) – The debt crisis in Washington could perhaps do more to teach youngsters the importance of money management than any course available. “A lot of our students leave school with student loans,” said Dr. Kevin Rome. … Continue reading

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Citibank debt collectors blamed by family of Indonesian businessman for his death [STORY PICK]

Widow Esi Ronaldi holds a picture of her late husband, Irzen Octa. (Photo by Andrew Higgins/The Washington Post) The Post’s Andrew Higgins, in an article today, paints a horrifying picture of what it’s like to owe money in Indonesia. Higgins … Continue reading

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Is American Tower a Buffett Stock?

As the world’s third-richest person and most celebrated investor, Warren Buffett attracts a lot of attention. Thousands try to glean what they can from his thinking processes and track his investments. We can’t know for sure whether Buffett is about … Continue reading

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Fitch Ratings Service Affirms Aaa Rating For American Debt

Fitch Reaffirms Top Rating for U.S. Fitch Ratings reaffirmed its position that U.S. debt is a relatively safe investment. “The affirmation of the U.S. AAA sovereign rating reflects the fact that the key pillars of U.S.’s exceptional creditworthiness remains intact: … Continue reading

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Claiming Victory Over Your Credit Card Debt One Penny at a Time

After my divorce at the age of twenty-two, I went on a spending spree for about a year and racked up a pretty big chunk of credit card debt. Once the fun was over and the bills were out of … Continue reading

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