In the maze of debt relief options, one wrong turn could cost you nearly half a million dollars in lost retirement savings. Many consumers trust nonprofit credit counseling agencies to help them navigate their debt, but the reality is far more expensive than advertised. Before committing to a Debt Management Plan (DMP) or filing for …
Introduction: The Truth About Debt No One Talks About I remember the moment debt took over my life. I had a stack of overdue bills sitting on my kitchen table—credit card statements, past-due notices, letters with big, bold warnings like “FINAL NOTICE” and “IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED.” Every time I looked at them, my stomach tightened. …
Hey there, I’m Steve from Old Guy Insights. I’ve spent decades helping good people get out of bad debt, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that what we think about bankruptcy doesn’t always match reality. Take this Federal Reserve study, for example. Now, I’ll be honest—it’s a bit dry and academic, but stick …
“Dear Steve, I was divorced last year and now have a $4000 apartment debt that we incured soley on me. I have a repo’d car $20,000 and an accident bills looming over my head($10,000). So I have about $35,000 in debt how do I A: pay it off, and B: Rebuild my credit? Bankruptcy is …