Taxpayers Warned Against Charging Taxes to Credit Cards
Personal finance publishing executive is warning taxpayers against charging taxes owed to credit cards, encourages taxpayers to consider less expensive installment plan. - April 04, 2009
Debt Settlement Can Help Save Economy, Banks
Losses from credit card divisions are growing, but banks can mitigate losses through more active negotiations with consumers to settle debts for less than balances owed. - March 27, 2009
Unlawful Debt Collection Calls to Workplace Nearly Double
The number of complaints against debt collectors calling consumers at work nearly doubled between 2007 and 2008, according to recent report from the Federal Trade Commission. - March 20, 2009
Personal Finance Executive Talks About Cost of Consumer Debt Relief
Consumers ultimately pay for non-profit as well as for-profit debt relief options. - March 14, 2009
Record Data Breaches, Consumers Urged to Safeguard Identity
As data breaches and reports of identity theft soar, so does the need for consumers to know what is being reported to their credit files. - March 01, 2009
Consumers Urged to Comment on Bank Overdraft Rules Before March 30
Banks can currently enroll consumers in expensive automatic overdraft protection services without active consent. The Federal Reserve is calling for public comments on proposed rules designed to curb this practice. - February 19, 2009
Fair Debt Collection Laws Protect Financially Struggling Consumers
Unemployment spells financial distress for consumers and more unpaid credit card accounts. As creditors turn accounts over to debt collections, consumers need to become aware of fair debt collection laws to guard against abuses. - February 11, 2009
No. 1 New Year's Resolutions Helped by Online Seminar
The majority of Americans want to get out of debt in 2009, and there is help for those unsure how. - January 28, 2009
New Calculator Shows DIY Debt Settlement Savings
Personal finance company publishes online calculator consumers can use to estimate the savings they can realize through do-it-yourself debt settlement as compared to professional debt settlement services. - January 21, 2009
Self-Help Debt Kit Now Comes with Multimedia Online Courses
Popular Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Audio Seminar now includes enrollment into the new Debt Relief University, the multimedia, interactive learning environment for people wanting to get out of debt. - January 15, 2009
Personal Finance Executive Calls for More Choices on Credit Card Statements
Study shows asking for the minimum encourages prolonged debt. Personal finance executive calls on credit card companies to give more choices. - December 17, 2008
Online Audio Seminar on Debt Relief Helps Consumers
Personal finance publishing company offers online audio seminars to help consumers decide between different debt relief options and how to negotiate debt settlements on their own. - August 27, 2008
HelpForDebtors.com Doubles State Law Resources
Online debtors’ help community upgrades state-by-state information and links to new resources. - July 24, 2008
Consumers Urged to Voice Concerns About Credit Card Practices
Personal finance publishing executive is calling on the public to comment before the August 4 deadline on proposed regulations to curb unfair and abusive practices by credit card companies. - July 23, 2008
Tax Rebates for Paying Down Credit Card Debt
Many consumers will likely use their tax rebates for debt repayment as being debt-free is the top New Year’s Resolution for 2008. - February 27, 2008
Creditors Target Subprime Borrowers, Bankruptcy Filers
More credit card companies are marketing specifically to low income consumers, consumers with poor credit and people freshly out of bankruptcy, which the National Financial Awareness Network claims is irresponsible lending. - November 07, 2007
Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Kit Includes Community Membership
Personal finance publishing company adds exclusive articles and support forums to the latest version of its popular Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Kit at www.DIYDebtSettlementKit.com. - April 27, 2007
Dallas Author Encourages People to See Maxed Out
Maxed Out is an important film about America’s troubling debt problem. Everyone should see it. - March 26, 2007
Free Advanced Screening of Maxed Out in Dallas on March 6
Acclaimed documentary, Maxed Out, which exposes predatory tactics of lending industry, is to screen in Dallas, Texas on March 6, 2007. The advance screening is part of the Americans For Fairness In Lending nationwide campaign to help Americans fight back against unfair lending practices. - March 01, 2007
Free Chapter of Credit Repair Book Now Available
Consumers can download a free sample chapter of the popular “How To Get Great Credit!” e-book by going to nfan.com/99tips. - February 21, 2007
Audio Program Explains Debt Relief Options
“Choosing the Right Debt Elimination Option” is an audio program that teaches consumers about different legitimate debt relief options and warns consumers about debt elimination scams. - December 14, 2006
Budgeting Formula Helps Consumers Balance Their Finances
Audio track teaches consumers about the simple and effective budgeting formula financial experts use to manage their finances. - December 13, 2006
Save 25% on Financial Literacy Products on NFAN.com
Personal finance education company offers 25% discount on all products sold through their website at www.nfan.com. Customers simply need to use the coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS to get their 25% discount. - December 05, 2006
Save Money with 99¢ Street Cents
Personal finance education company offers money-saving newsletter for 99¢ per issue at www.nfan.com. - November 30, 2006
Credit Recovery Guide Provides Essential Information to Consumers
The “Credit Recovery and Survival Guide” provides you with information essential to understanding, repairing, rebuilding and safeguarding your credit and explains how a higher credit score can save you thousands of dollars. - November 15, 2006
Financial Education Company Offers Industry Insights for Free
Personal finance educational products company offers financial industry digest to consumers for free download at www.nfan.com. - November 07, 2006
Financial Literacy Company Offers Downloadable Version of Popular Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Kit
The Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Kit that teaches struggling consumers everything they need to know to successfully negotiate discount settlements with creditors is now available for immediate download upon purchase. - October 22, 2006
Financial Literacy Firm Launches Affiliate Program
Financial literacy company launches affiliate program that offers webmasters, bloggers and email newsletter distributors 25 percent of each sale they help generate at www.nfan.com. - September 26, 2006
Financial Literacy Executive Discusses Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement
Consumers can negotiate debt settlements directly with creditors and save thousands they would otherwise spend on professional debt settlement service fees. However, the do-it-yourself approach is not for everyone. - August 13, 2006
NFAN Launches Self-Help Website for Debtors
The National Financial Awareness Network launched their debt-related self-help website, HelpForDebtors.com, that provides information on state and federal fair debt collection laws as well as a forum for exchanging questions, comments and stories related to the struggle against debt. - August 09, 2006
NFAN Alerts Consumers to Credit Repair Scams
Executives at NFAN warn consumers about credit repair scams and provide tips on disputing credit report errors without paying for outside help. - August 04, 2006
Financial Literacy Company Launches Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement Kit
Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement kit teaches struggling consumers everything they need to know to successfully negotiate discount settlements with creditors. - June 21, 2006
Financial Literacy Company Warns Students of Loan Rate Hikes
Interest rates for federally guaranteed student loans will increase on July 1, but students and graduates can save money by locking in the current low rate through student loan consolidation. - June 12, 2006
Financial Literacy Company Cautions Taxpayers Against Charging Taxes
Credit card companies are offering incentives to taxpayers. However, charging taxes to your credit card can be an expensive payment method, especially when the IRS offers an installment plan, and often negate any benefits from credit card incentive programs. - March 07, 2006