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Ron Paul: The Debt Ceiling Is on Auto-Pilot

1:30 pm, January 23, 2012

The presidential candidate tells TheStreet senior contributing editor Mallory Factor why the country needs him now. Produced by Nancy Mace.

 

Consumer Confidence on the Rise As National Debt Soars

4:19 pm, January 11, 2012

A Gallup poll shows significant gains in consumer confidence in the economy – just as government figures show public debt has now reached the overall size of the ...

 

Slim Down Your Debt in the New Year

4:30 pm, January 05, 2012

Scott Cramer, president of Cramer & Rauchegger, offers advice on reducing credit card bills, medical expenses and student loan balances in the new year.
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4 Tips for Improving Your Finances in 2012

12:00 pm, January 05, 2012

Looking to start 2012 off on the right foot? Here’s a checklist for keeping your finances in order.

 

When Managing Debt, It’s the Thought That Counts

3:18 pm, December 15, 2011

It turns out you don’t need to know all the ins and outs of card agreements and interest rates to manage your debt, you just need to think you do.

 

The Average Joe’s Guide to the Budget Crisis

11:30 am, December 13, 2011

If you’re interested in understanding the country’s budgetary woes – beyond the fact that we’ve racked up a substantial deficit – you might want to check ...

 

Household Debt Almost Equals U.S. GDP

5:00 pm, December 09, 2011

In plain language, U.S. households are deeper in debt than U.S. businesses and – stop the presses – the much-maligned federal government.

 

Americans May Rack Up $64B More in Credit Card Debt in 2011

2:06 pm, December 08, 2011

Congratulations America, it looks like we’re getting back in the red all over again.

 

Consumers Are Getting Better About Credit Card Debt

1:00 pm, November 16, 2011

The consumer credit card debt problem seems to be easing up, according to new numbers from the New York Federal Reserve, Citibank and Bank of America.

 

Average Student Loan Debt Tops $25,000

1:34 pm, November 04, 2011

The average student loan debt shot up by 5% in 2010 and is now approaching the $30,000 mark in several states, according to a new report.

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