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	<title>SettlementMax - Financial Freedom&#187; Debts that are impacting our quality of life  &#8211; SettlementMax &#8211; Financial Freedom</title>
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		<title>Debts that are impacting our quality of life</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Debts that are impacting our quality of life can cause grief among us.  Unless a serious problem is at steak, most people fail to contain and reduce debt or even learn how to do so.  A number of people that choose not to admit their debt problem for a long time end up regretting it. 

Most people don’t want any advice at all, nor do they admit that they have any sort of problem.  Debtors often don’t think it is serious enough of a problem to seek advice.  A lot of people believe that it is solely their fault and that they should deal with the problem themselves
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		<title>10 lies that got you (and keep you) in credit card debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although we don't have credit card debt now, except for 0% APR balance transfers, there were times that we did. We never let our credit cards get completely out of control although we did build up thousands of dollars on our credit cards when I first got out of college...

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		<title>Credit Card Rules Changing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New credit card rules could mean a tough time getting a new Visa or MasterCard.

The tighter credit card rules imposed by Congress -- mixed with a nation swimming in debt -- mean credit card companies and banks will become more picky in selecting their card holders, says Valley credit counselor Dean Wegner.

"Right now, they're looking for quality vs. quantity, going into 2010," Wegner said.

People getting cards should not expect as many perks as in the past, he said.]]></description>
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		<title>Too Much Government Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is argued that a lot of debt becomes too much debt for a country when government debt rises above 90% above national gross domestic product.  Two economists, Kenneth Rogoff and Carmen Reinhart argue this in their publication American Economic Review and present us with some interesting facts]]></description>
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		<title>Funding Retirement Or Paying Off Debt?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a common dilemma when one must decide if they should stop funding their retirement to focus on paying off debt.  There are very few circumstances where high interest or interest of 9%-12% debt shouldn’t be top priority.  Double digit interest is very difficult to deal with.  If you are dealing with high interest debt, it’s most likely because you haven’t been living within your means.]]></description>
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		<title>Critics Doubt Latest Jobs Bill Will Really Produce Jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the Senate takes up a jobs bill later this month or early in February, the debate will center on whether it really will create jobs and be worth plunging the government tens of billions of dollars further into debt. 

Republicans scoff at the "Jobs for Main Street Act" title that House Democrats put on their $174 billion package last 
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		<title>Do You Have High Credit Card Balances?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you owe a lot of money to a few credit card companies and can&#8217;t pay it off so fast, there are still some steps you could take to protect yourself. Make an effort to pay off your credit cards as soon as possible.  Cut back on expenses and luxuries so you have extra cash [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Runaway spending continues as Congress raises debt ceiling to almost $14 trillion</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite a national debt that already exceeds $12 trillion, Barack Obama is poised to sign a bill currently working its way through Congress that would raise the debt ceilinganother $1.8 trillion. This would bring the new debt ceiling to almost $14 trillion.

In addition to increasing the ceiling for national debt, Congress is also in the process of passing an omnibus spending bill that will cost taxpayers $447 billion. Included in this omnibus spending bill are over 5,000 earmarks totaling close to $4 billion.]]></description>
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		<title>83% say credit cards tempt people to buy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most Americans agree, credit cards tempt them to buy more.  83% of adults said that credit cards tempt people to buy things they can’t afford according to a Rasmussen reports national ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[oll that came from AARP said that the older generation will spend around the same amount this Christmas as they did last year...
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:48:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before you consider filing for bankruptcy, it is important you understand the difference between different types of bankruptcy and your reasons for filing.  Credit rating is affected and much legality is involved.]]></description>
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		<title>Bankruptcy &#8211; Not all of your debts can be discharged</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that certain types of debt and financial obligations cannot be discharged when filing for bankruptcy?  There are debts that are exempt from bankruptcy laws and you need to pay them whether or not you file for bankruptcy protection.]]></description>
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		<title>Debt stress causing health problems, poll finds</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The stress from deepening debt is becoming a major pain in the neck — and the back and the head and the stomach — for millions of Americans.

When people are dealing with mountains of debt, they're much more likely to report health problems, too, according to an Associated Press-AOL Health poll. And not just little stuff; this meansulcers, severe depression, even heart attacks. ]]></description>
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		<title>Spend less this holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[pending less during the holiday season does not mean you will have less fun.  Make sure you plan an affordable holiday.

Create a holiday budget.  A spending plan is a good start for a cheaper holiday season.  Don’t forget to include the cost of decorations, food and gifts into your budget.

Make a gift list and don’t go over your spending limit.  Get your gift ideas down on paper before heading out to the shop...]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid using your credit card during the holiday season</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s the holiday season, the biggest shopping season of the whole year.  It’s this time that many Americans end up with thousands of dollars in credit card debt they cant afford to pay back.  Here are some reasons to avoid using your credit card while shopping for the holidays.

If you have a debt on your credit card now, you will only be adding to it.  You will spend more money with a credit card because there is no physical sign telling you to stop spending.  Try to avoid using your credit card and use some cash you have put aside for holiday shopping.  You will pay more with a credit card as well because you pay interest on balance...]]></description>
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		<title>Man Has 1,497 Credit Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walter Cavanagh has 1,497 valid credit cards -- all of which amount to a $1.7 million line of credit.

Currently, he holds the record for the most credit cards and for the world's longest wallet, which stretches 250 feet, weighs about 38 pounds and can hold 800 cards. But he keeps most of them in bank safe-deposit boxes.

The "Guinness Book of World Records" gave him the title "Mr. Plastic Fantastic," and he has been in the book every year since 1971.

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		<title>Holiday Spending Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holidays just around the corner, many credit card rules and normal spending habits are forgotten.  Many charge up credit card balances that can take months and even years to pay back.  Here are ten mistakes that are commonly made during the holiday season.]]></description>
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		<title>How to save money on utilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By turning your thermostat down three degrees, you can save around 3% on your heating bills.  Make sure it is off when you are at work and turn it down even lower when you are sleeping to save even more money.  Shut the doors to any rooms that aren’t being used to conserve energy.  Weatherstripping doors and windows can amount to using less heat.  An insulated attic can also reduce the cost of your heating bills.  The refrigerator, hot water heater and the heating system are three of the biggest energy consumers in your home.  To improve the efficiency of your appliances, Make sure you give your ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to save money on transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that when you buy a new car, the value of the car immediately depreciates when you get it home? By buying a car that is one year old, you will be paying close to what the car is actually worth. Most cars are worth half their value within a two year period. Buying a car with a high residual value may allow you to sell or trade it in for ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to save money on groceries</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who know exactly how much they spend each month on groceries are twenty times less likely to be deep in debt than those who don’t know how much they have spent.  When we include dining out, vending machines and fast food into the list of food related purchases, we realize how much we are spending.  Prepackaged and ready to eat meals also end up costing a lot of money.  Eating is a necessity but there are many ways to noticeably reduce your food budget.]]></description>
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		<title>Help me, I’m In Debt!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Power User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers are simply overwhelmed by the financial straits in which many find themselves in and cannot make an informed decision. Many of you have had this experience. Panic begins to set in and you say, "Help I'm in debt. What can I do?" This is when you realize that you owe too much money to too many people and you might not be able  ...]]></description>
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		<title>Americans charged $51 billion worth of fast food last year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Americans charged $51 billion worth of fast food last year ]]></description>
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		<title>about 1/3 of the people filing for bankruptcy owe an entire year’s salary on their credit cards.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[about 1/3 of the people filing for bankruptcy owe an entire year’s salary on their credit cards. ]]></description>
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		<title>It took Montreal 30 years to pay off its Olympic debt of $2 billion, held in 1976!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It took Montreal 30 years to pay off its Olympic debt of $2 billion, held in 1976! ]]></description>
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		<title>At least one in 10 consumers has more than 10 credit cards in their wallets. That is equal to 304 tons of plastic or 61 Elephants!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At least one in 10 consumers has more than 10 credit cards in their wallets. That is equal to 304 tons of plastic or 61 Elephants! ]]></description>
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