As the national economy works to continue rebounding, Oregon residents also look to the state and local pictures for signs of ongoing improvement. During the recessionary years, many people throughout Oregon were hit hard by credit card debt, unemployment, medical...
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More Americans are making their credit card payments on time
It is no secret that the economy is finally on the mend after several tough years. While this improvement is good news for businesses and families, many people in Oregon and throughout the country are still being cautious with their credit card debt. It seems that...
Debt relief company takes almost $1M from Oregon consumers
Debt can be an intimidating thing to face. Some people choose to deal with their financial challenges by working with a debt relief company. As hundreds of people recently discovered, however, not all debt relief companies live up to their promises.A Texas-based...
Proposed bill would work to protect the credit of consumers
Consumers in Oregon who face overwhelming debt and are unable to continue making payments may face consequences like creditor harassment, negative reporting to credit bureaus, and wage garnishment. If a person cannot afford to pay debts, bankruptcy offers an option...
Rules revised regarding credit for stay at home spouses
Credit cards may be used for a variety of different reasons. Some people use credit cards to build credit and help get better rates on loans for larger items after they have a higher credit score. Others use credit cards as a way to supplement income to buy things...
Improve your finances by understanding credit cards
Many people in Oregon know what it's like to have credit card debt. When you don't have to pay for an expense right away, it can be easy to let debt build up. When this happens, you may end up facing a huge bill at the end of the month. If this happens month after...
How credit card debt could affect new graduates later in life
Credit cards make many things possible for Oregon residents. While they can certainly be helpful at times, it is important to make sure that they are not being used to the point where they are no longer making things better but worse. A study that took place recently...
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