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Topic: debt
When done strategically, borrowing can help you address those needs – like purchasing a home – without derailing long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. The key is to consider how the loan will work within your overall financial picture, taking into account each factor including the interest, duration and regular payments. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Business | No Comments
Frazier Allen: Talking about Debt
Whatever each party’s situation may be, being up front early on can help you avoid unnecessary financial and personal conflict down the road. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Business | No Comments
Frazier Allen: Can Debt be used to your advantage?
Before setting out to pay your debt off as quickly as possible, consider the various factors at play. You may find that the long-term advantages of holding certain types of debt can outweigh the benefits of paying it off sooner, so be sure to discuss the benefits and considerations with a knowledgeable financial professional. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Business | No Comments
Tennessee reduces Long Term General Obligation Debt by Millions
The Comptroller’s Office has just released the State of Tennessee Indebtedness Report, documenting the state’s solid credit ratings and debt management record. The report shows Tennessee’s total long-term outstanding general obligation debt is $1,817,950,000. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Often the American Rule Sucks
One thing we have not done particularly well, in my opinion, is establish an efficient default rule for who should pay attorneys’ fees in the event of a lawsuit. In my opinion, this is particularly true with respect to breach of contract cases. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Business | No Comments
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tells what you should know about Military AllotmentsWritten by Holly Petraeus
At issue was the way they used the military discretionary allotment system to have servicemembers pay for cars bought through the MILES (Military Installment Loan and Education Services) Program. It’s an important announcement because it shines a spotlight on potential problems with the use of allotments as a way to pay off consumer debt. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Highlights the Burden of Student Loan Debt and Options for Making Repayment More AffordableConsumers Union Urges Policymakers to Enable Students to Refinance High Interest Loans and Negotiate Affordable Repayment Plans
The report highlights how this debt burden is having a long term, damaging “domino effect” on the economy by making it even more difficult for young adults to purchase their first home, start a small business, and save for retirement. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports: Seven Steps to Tackle Student DebtPlus, how to go to college without borrowing money
Consumer Reports has identified seven steps borrowers can take to help them get a handle on their debt. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Governor McWherter – A Tennessee TreasureWritten by Rep. Roy Herron Nashville, TN – Governor McWherter was our greatest governor during my lifetime, and I believe he was our greatest governor during Tennessee’s lifetime. Governor McWherter led Tennessee to set records in the economy, job growth, education, building roads, criminal justice, healthcare, lowering taxes and debt. When Representative Ned McWherter was elected governor, Roy Herron was elected to McWherter’s House seat. When Governor McWherter was leaving office, Herron wrote the following column summarizing McWherter’s accomplishments as Governor. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Americans Still Owe Billions to Credit CardsFrom the Southeast to the Northwest, All Regions Impacted
No one region of the country is shouldering the credit card debt burden – Equifax found the top 50 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) hardest hit by credit card debt, as a percentage of income owed in 2010, are clustered in six states across the country: Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington and California. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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