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How Can You Manage Credit Card Bills During This Pandemic?
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How Can You Manage Credit Card Bills During This Pandemic?

Updated May 10, 2021

The coronavirus has devastated our lives, be it physically or financially. On October 5, 2020, about 426 new coronavirus deaths and 42,223 new cases were reported in our country.On the other hand, a CNBC report reveals that almost 9 out of 10 people in our country are financially stressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Many people have lost their jobs due to the impact ...

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FTCs stringent rules for debt settlement companies

Federal Trade Commission's stringent rules for debt settlement companies

Updated Apr 25, 2021

The debt free making system has helped hundreds people stuck in never ending and ever deepening debts. The debt settlement companies are trying to help the customers but are facing immense problem. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to fight against abusive telemarketing by the settlement companies, who negotiate with the creditors to settle debts for less ...

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American Rescue Plan Act and the major changes it brings
Tax

American Rescue Plan Act and the major changes it brings

Updated Mar 30, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act incorporates some significant improvements to the tax code, in addition to including stimulus tests, expanded unemployment insurance, grants for vaccination delivery and COVID-19 training and research, and relief to state and local governments It extends the Section 162(m) cap on the deductibility of wages for publicly held company's ...

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What is Public Debt?
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What is Public Debt?

Updated Mar 24, 2021

The national debt is the sum a government owes to external lenders. Individuals, corporations, and even other governments can fall into this category. The terms “public debt” and “sovereign debt” are sometimes used interchangeably. The term “public debt” generally applies only to the national debt. The debt incurred by counties, territories, and towns is ...

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Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act 2020: Game changer
Bankruptcy

Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act 2020: Game changer

Updated Mar 23, 2021

The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 (“CBRA”) has been proposed by two Congressional Democrats, Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and Jerrold Nadler from New York. The Act has proposed sweeping changes to current Bankruptcy provisions, and it could prove to be very beneficial to consumers. Here are 5 reasons why this is a game-changer. Worried about ...

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How can you save money while settling debts?
Debt Relief

How can you save money while settling debts?

Updated Mar 16, 2021

Debt settlement is an efficient approach where you need to pay a fraction of your debt amount. It is a convenient way of getting rid of massive debt within a short time. Your outstanding balance can be reduced by the debt you need to pay.Ways to settle your debts successfullyIf you are going through financial hardship and cannot repay your debts in full, you can ...

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How does the Price Transparency Act help people save money?
Law

How does the Price Transparency Act help people save money?

Updated Feb 2, 2021

The COVID-19 era has changed the perspective of Americans. Usually, Americans are well-known for their sensibility. But after the outbreak of COVID-19, sensible Americans have become deeply concerned about their future. Health is already at risk. Finances are at stake, and mental health is in bad shape.Fortunately, the federal government is with the people. The ...

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