Forgiven credit card debt may be taxable income By Connie Prater If you thought your money woes ended last year when you settled that credit card debt, think again. Avoiding 1099-C tax problems What you should know: Have you negotiated with a creditor to pay less than you owe on a credit card debt? The […]

Dec 2 (Reuters) – ‘Tis the season to charge it. Pay a little now, finance the rest with credit cards. If you’re like a lot of people, that might sound like a good deal for holiday shopping. “We spend more in this five-week week period than in the collective 47 weeks that lead up to […]

Want to learn how to save money on gifts this Christmas and not feel like a Scrooge? According to this year’s National Retail Federation holiday survey, the average American will spend close to $700 this season on gifts, cards, decorations, and the like. This is one time when you want to be below average — […]