Prepaid cards are one of the newest and fastest growing sectors in the electronic payment business. In 2003, the reloadable cards sector — another name for prepaid cards — was a small niche worth approximately $1 billion. Fast forward to 2012, and the prepaid cards sector was valued at $65 billion. By 2018, the sector is projected to grow to $112 billion (source). Click here for expert and consumer reviews on the top prepaid cards.

If you thought the housing bubble was behind us, think again. A new home loan financial storm is brewing and most of us are clueless about it. This article looks into home equity lines of credit and how they could trigger the next financial crisis.

If you want help negotiating a settlement, it is often best to hire a good lawyer or a reputable debt settlement company. However, sometimes you are better off doing it yourself. This guide will help you decide whether to take on a DIY debt settlement or get help from a professional. For a detailed comparison, see debt relief attorney vs. debt settlement company.

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If you owe $10,000 or more in taxes, you need to hear about the IRS’s best-kept secret: tax debt forgiveness. This brief guide explains what tax debt relief is and how you can use it to reduce your IRS tax debt.

Paying off credit card debt requires picking the right strategy for your situation — and understanding why the minimum payment is designed to keep you in debt. The math at 22%+ APR is unforgiving.

Few things will send a colder chill down the spine of a small-business owner than an IRS business tax audit notice. Such notices cause panic, fear, doubt, and anxiety until the audit is concluded.

Debt settlement vs. Bankruptcy, which would you prefer? Both debt relief options have their pros and cons. Neither option is an ideal method to get out of debt. However, if you have exhausted all options to resolve your debt problem, both options can help you get out of debt and begin rebuilding your credit history, eventually.

Summertime is all about beach barbeques, margarita pool parties, epic camping adventures, and putting a dent in your student debt. Wait. What does something as depressing as student debt have to do with Summer? A lot, if you are one of the 43.3 million Americans with student debt.

Congratulations! You managed to build up a small nest egg. Now it’s time to put that hard-earned money to work.