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Best Moves in a Bad Economy

Fixing Your Financial Mistakes

Whether you are drowning in debt or facing a foreclosure, you can turn things around. Here is what to do when you get into financial trouble.
Make a Budget
Making a budget is the first step to paying off your debt. You won't be able to get out of debt and stay out if you're not good at managing your money.
How to Catch Up on Late Payments
If you find that you are behind on your bills or payments, it can quickly turn into a negative cycle. Learn what you can do to turn the situation around quickly.
Should I File Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a difficult decision to make. It will affect you for a long time. You need to weigh the negative effects of bankruptcy against any positive benefits you may see.
Clear Up Your ChexSystems Report
If you have been reported to ChexSystem, you may have a difficult time opening up a checking account. Learn what you can do to improve your chances at being able to open a checking account.
Post-Foreclosure Credit Repair
For many homeowner’s foreclosure is a reality, but it’s not the end of the world, or the end of your credit. A foreclosure will remain on your credit report for seven years and will impact your credit the most in the first few years. As the foreclosure gets older and you add more positive history to your credit report, your credit will improve. There's no magic formula to repairing your credi…

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