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Are You Your Parents' ATM?

July 19, 2011
Should you float Mom and Dad a loan? If you can do it without ruining your own finances, sure. But writing a check for Mom's car payment could be like slapping a Band-Aid on a chest wound. You might be treating the symptoms, not the cause -- and your treatment could be meaningless. Read More.

Second child can result in more debt for parents than first

June 23, 2011
Parents who are considering having a second child had better put away the credit cards. Data compiled by a national debt management company shows the second child will often trigger more debt than the first. Read More.

Second child can cost more than first

June 23, 2011
Parents who are considering having a second child had better put away the credit cards. Data compiled by a national debt management company shows the second child will often trigger more debt than the first. Read More.

Raising Credit-Savvy Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide

June 16, 2011
Teaching your children the value of a dollar is not a one-time conversation - it's a lifelong pursuit. And it's definitely possible to raise money-savvy kids who practice good credit habits Read More.

It's Time for a Mid-Year Financial Checkup

June 13, 2011
On New Year's Day, you had plans -- promises to get your finances in order in 2011. But the calendar has jumped from January to June... Read More.

New Rules Aim to Assist Del. Debtors

June 5, 2011
Delaware consumers carry more debt than residents of any other state, according to one national survey, and record numbers of Delawareans are being sued in collection actions in the Court of Common Pleas and giving up without ever responding to the suits. Read More.

New Government Bureau to Attack Debt Collection Abuses

June 2, 2011
Debt collection agencies are nervous, and for good reason. Notwithstanding the partisan bickering over the power given the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and especially over the nomination of a director, the CFPB will officially launch on July 21. Read More.

Can You Afford to Remarry? Due to financial pitfalls, couples say no

June 2011
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people remarrying after divorce has been steadily declining for the past 10 years, and a recent Pew Research Center survey found that 78 percent of divorced and widowed people either don't want to remarry or aren't sure about it. Here are some financial considerations to mull before jumping the broom for a second time. Read More.

Debt Relief Company CareOne Receives ‘A' Rating from BBB

May 20, 2011
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland has added CareOne Services, Inc.'s debt settlement program to its Type of Business (TOB) roster. CareOne carries an ‘A' rating from BBB... Read More.

CareOne Introduces Smartphone App to Help Customers Manage Debt

May 20, 2011
From keeping schedules to keeping in touch with friends, portable technology has changed the way U.S. consumers manage their lives... Read More.

Why More People are Rejecting Their Credit Cards

April 27, 2011
When Katie Simmons went cold turkey, it wasn't drugs, alcohol or cigarettes that she quit. It was credit cards... Read More.

Rejecting Their Credit Cards: More People Choosing the Cash-Only Lifestyle

April 19, 2011
When Katie Simmons went cold turkey, it wasn't drugs, alcohol or cigarettes that she quit. It was credit cards... Read More.

Workers Need to Quickly Adjust Budgets Following Pay Loss

April 8, 2011
As federal offices prepare for what could be the first government shutdown in nearly 15 years, affected families need to quickly prepare a plan to deal with the lost income... Read More.

CareOne Services Finds Second Dependent Triggers More Debt than First

March 31, 2011
CareOne's recent research found that, while there is no significant increase in the amount of debt between couples without children and families with one dependent, the debt burden increases dramatically following the addition of a second dependent... Read More.

Second Child May Bring Debt Breakpoint

March 30, 2011
If you're thinking of having a second child, consider this: your debt load could rise dramatically... Read More.

Six Mid-Career Money Myths that Can Trip You Up

March 29, 2011
Managing money doesn't get easier with age. Workers often hit their peak earning years only to be pulled in several directions. Read More.

Six Mid-Career Money Myths that Can Trip You Up

March 29, 2011
Managing money doesn't get easier with age. Workers often hit their peak earning years only to be pulled in several directions. Beyond basic expenses there may be college-age kids or aging parents who need financial help... Read More.

10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

March 16, 2011
Spring. It's the season of invigoration, a time to ditch dusty financial items and habits and start fresh with just what you need to succeed. Here's what you need to do, to get and to ditch over the next few months. Read More.

Shocking Money Drain? You Can Fix It

March 15, 2011
When you finally face the financial mess you've gotten yourself into, you may feel dumb and desperate. But getting out of denial is the first step toward fixing things... Read More.

Industry Group Bring Together Debt Relief Factions

March 1, 2011
If you are deep in debt, and plan on looking for a solution, be warned... Read More.

10 Ways to Make Your Home Green

February 19, 2011
Think about how much of our monthly income is allocated towards paying our utility bills. In fact, the average family spends $2,200 per year on energy costs, according to the Department of Energy. Imagine how much you could save if you reduced that amount. And you don't need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on solar panels for your home - there are tons of ways to be green and save some green, too. Read More.

State of Consumer Debt (video clip)

February 15, 2011
CareOne president Mike Croxson shares survey findings... Read More.

Delaware has highest average consumer debt in 2010

February 8, 2011
Consumer spending recently picked up speed as the economy moves into the early stages of recovery. Read More.

We're number one! Californians win lowest debt, highest scores

February 7, 2011
Clearly the state of California is in a state of financial disaster. But we residents?. Read More.

Average consumer owes $10,000 in credit card, other unsecured debt

February 7, 2011
Consumers are attacking their debt and borrowing less, but the average U.S. borrower with debt from unsecured loans, including credit cards, still owes an average of $10,000, according to a new study. Read More.

Average debt in Virginia pegged at $14,194

February 6, 2011
Virginia ranked ninth-lowest in a survey on average consumer debt, but the head of the company that conducted the study said the state's stats are 'not necessarily something to be proud of'. Read More.

Where do people have the most debt?

February 4, 2011
Americans are still up to their ears in consumer debt, with Delawareans topping the list with an average per-person debt load of a whopping $20,233, a report by debt relief company CareOne Services shows. Read More.

NC residents have $18,500 in debt

February 4, 2011
N.C. residents have the seventh-highest level of consumer debt in the country, according to an analysis of consumer debt by debt relief firm CareOne Services Inc. Read More.

Vermont among lowest, as US residents carry more than $10,000 in debt on average

February 3, 2011
While much attention has been given to the need for consumers to pay down debt and build up savings, residents in all states still carry an average of more than $10,000 in debt, according to a recent analysis of consumer debt by CareOne Services Inc., one of the nation's leading debt relief firms. Read More.

North Carolinians have 7th highest consumer debt

February 3, 2011
While much attention has been given to the need for consumers to pay down debt and build up savings, residents in all states still carry an average of more than $10,000 in debt, according to a recent analysis of consumer debt by CareOne Services Inc., one of the nation's leading debt relief firms. Read More.

Ky., Ind. residents carry less debt than most states

February 3, 2011
Consumers in Kentucky and Indiana have among the least consumer debt in the nation, according to a report from CareOne Services Inc. Read More.

Alabama No. 10 for consumer debt load, CareOne Services says

February 3, 2011
Alabamians had the 10th-highest average consumer debt load in the nation last year, according to a study released today by debt relief firm CareOne Services. Read More.

Alabama ranks 10th for consumer debt

February 3, 2011
Consumers in Alabama have an average debt of $16,591, according to a report from CareOne Services Inc. The debt relief firm found that Alabama has the 10th highest average consumer debt in the nation. Read More.

Delaware, Rhode Island Residents Have the Most Debt

February 3, 2011
Americans are still up to their ears in consumer debt, with Delawareans topping the list with an average per-person debt load of a whopping $20,233... Read More.

CareOne Services Offers State-Level Look at Consumer Debt

February 3, 2011
Analysis finds residents of all states carry more than $10,000 in debt on average... Read More.

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