by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 18, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
No one likes being in debt, and that’s why people will do just about anything to get out of it. But as a recent article from Time.com pointed out, there are some plans for getting out of debt that do more harm than good.Here are three unwise strategies for...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 3, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Many people in Wisconsin have significant credit card debt. Living with credit card debt can take a big toll on your life, including your emotional and mental well-being. A new study found that credit card debt may impact your life much more than you realize. The...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 29, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
There is nothing worse than being bothered by a debt collection agency at home. Except for, of course, when the debt they are calling about is fake, or if the caller is not actually from the company you owe. A growing scam throughout the country involves so-called...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 6, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt can lead to serious financial struggles for consumers in Wisconsin and throughout the country. Credit card debt levels have declined in the last few years due to the Great Recession, but the improving economy has led to a comeback in consumers taking...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 3, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Establishing good credit is an important part of living independently in this country. As many people in Wisconsin know, a good credit score can help you obtain loans, maintain good insurance rates and be approved to rent a home or apartment.Building good credit, of...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Mar 7, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
With March finally here and warmer days ahead, the last thing on your mind is probably the holiday season. That is right until you open your monthly credit card statement.According to data from the Federal Reserve, the amount of outstanding credit card debt in the...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Feb 20, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
In our last post, we discussed how stress can make people sick. And financial problems, including overwhelming debt, are some of the biggest stressors in life. That’s why people who are facing high amounts of stress because of debt are wise to take action by...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Dec 3, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
Holiday shopping is in full swing in Wisconsin, and it’s hard to go anywhere without seeing advertisements for sales and promotions promising to save you big money. However, the only way to save money while holiday shopping is to have a plan in place. As we discussed...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 20, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
We live in a day and age in which most people use credit cards for at least some of their purchases. Not only are credit cards convenient, they can have other benefits such as helping you build credit when used properly. But credit cards also pose a threat by allowing...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 19, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
The personal finance website NerdWallet.com recently featured a very informative report on American Household Credit Debt Statistics. Ultimately, the report indicated that average credit card debt for American families peaked in January 2009 — at the height of...