How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Credit Card debt for teh first time in my life, I'm lost as to what my options are. [more inside]
posted by bluehermit on Aug 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Seeking techniques for aiding/supporting/educating a financially irresponsible spouse who talks the talk but won't walk the walk. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2009 - 27 answers

Should we apply for this store credit card or just pay the cash that we have? [more inside]
posted by ForeverDcember on Mar 6, 2009 - 12 answers

What happens if I default on unsecured debt? [more inside]
posted by hardbop on Feb 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Background: I am in a serious relationship. The woman I am dating currently has what I would consider significant financial problems. What are her best options? [more inside]
posted by lutzla23 on Feb 4, 2008 - 22 answers

I am using extra student loan money at 6.8% (mostly unsubsidized) interest rate to pay off my credit cards (about 25K) worth. What should I do when I get a bunch of other cash? Pay off loans or invest? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2007 - 12 answers

HELOC or 2nd mortgage (fixed interest) to consolidate credit card debt in order to improve FICO score? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Mar 15, 2007 - 5 answers

How can a young attorney who is clueless about personal finance conquer the credit card debt dragon??? [more inside]
posted by workinprogress on Dec 7, 2006 - 18 answers

Like most Americans, my wife and I are struggling with debts. I thought of a great way to eliminate them, but my wife does not agree. What do you think? [more inside]
posted by Monkey0nCrack on Oct 3, 2006 - 42 answers

Suppose you have a terminal illness, and only have a few months to live. What's to keep you from running up huge credit card bills. Can the creditors make the next of kin pay up?
posted by jpoulos on Jul 17, 2006 - 31 answers