Archive for July, 2009

Credit Card Debt Well Past Sustainable Levels

As the economy continues to spiral further on the strength of plunging home values brought on by rising foreclosures and lenders becoming more cautious, rising gas, food and electricity prices, and the shrinking job market, it seems consumers are turning to credit cards to help them get by, using the line of credit as a [...]

Consolidating Credit Card Debt With Balance Transfer Credit Cards

If you are struggling to pay off accumulated debt from more than one credit card, you are certainly not alone. Credit cards are too readily available and so when you reach your limit on one card, it is tempting to apply for another one. So many people have at least three different credit cards and [...]

Definition of Credit vs Debt

It’s easy to get the terms credit & debt confused. They seem to be interchangeable, however they are two different words with two different meanings.Definition of CreditCredit is a financial tool that people seek to acquire from financial institutions. Canadian Banks, credit unions, credit card companies all offer credit to their customers in Canada.I call [...]