Get Out of Debt Guy

Is it Time to Buy a New Car That Gets Better MPG?

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:18 -0400

WRAL Reader Question

I Can't Survive Paying Child Support. - Thomas

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:13:16 -0400

WRAL Reader Question

3 Car Buying Financial Potholes to Avoid

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:52:30 -0400

Buying a new vehicle is expensive enough without being caught in these financial potholes.

I'm Afraid of These Debt Consolidation Companies

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:42 -0400

Mary is covered in debt and has reached that moment where she is ready to take action.

I Only Have Two More Classes to Graduate From University of Phoenix

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:33 -0400

Kay writes in and is looking for advice on how to finish her last two degrees.

My Financial Life Was in a Traumatic Accident

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:52:45 -0400

Milesa writes in asking for help with debt following a major accident.

I Have an Old Credit Card on My Credit Report. Will It Go Away? - Julie

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:08:39 -0400

An old credit card lingers on the credit report and won't seem to go away.

My Student Loans are a Nightmare

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:23:18 -0400

Jennifer writes in asking for help with her nightmarish student loan debt.

When it Comes to Getting Out of Debt, People Make Really Bad Choices

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:57:52 -0400

Getting out of debt seems to make all logic and commonsense fly out the window.

Just Out of College and I Want to Rebuild My Credit

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:01:37 -0400

Joy has recently graduated from college and now wants to clean up her bad credit.

I Think My Parents Are Being Greedy

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:14:51 -0400

Melinda wants to know if she and her husband should by the house they are renting.

Facing a Traumatic Brain Injury and Debt. What Do We Do?

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:18:09 -0400

What do you do when life throws you a big curve and dismantles your financial life?

How to Get Out of Debt. The Real Truth.

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:02:39 -0400

Some straight talk from the WRAL Get Out of Debt Guy about putting debt behind you.

Will I Get a Lot of Money from the Sallie Mae Class Action Lawsuit?

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:24:56 -0400

Vicki wants to know how she can get her part of the Sallie Mae class action lawsuit funds.

Homeless and Struggling With Student Loans

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:04:18 -0400

When you are homeless, trying to deal with overcoming student loans can be a daunting task.

What About Monitoring My Credit Report?

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:56:08 -0400

Is monitoring your credit a good idea? Let's find out.

I Missed a Credit Card Payment and Now Paying Fees.

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:38:50 -0400

A WRAL reader missed a credit card payment and is now paying the consequences.

I Want to Buy a House But Still On Old Mortgage With Ex-Husband. - Denice

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:27:19 -0400

Denice wants to buy a new home after her divorce but is running into trouble.

When Should I Start Rebuilding My Credit After Bankruptcy? - Ray

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:47:39 -0400

Reader wants to know when he should begin to rebuild his credit after bankruptcy.

My Dad Passed Away. Does My Mom Have to Pay His Credit Card Debt?

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:58:21 -0400

Advice on dealing with the debt of a loved one after they pass away.

The NCO Debt Collector Said I Could Settle My Private Student Loan Debt. - Matt

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:21:03 -0400

A third party debt collector made mention that a private student loan could be settled. But can it?

What Are My Chance of Buying a Home After Bankruptcy? - Ruth

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:17:20 -0400

Ruth previously filed bankruptcy and wants to know about her chance of getting a new mortgage.

Are There Programs to Help Us Avoid Bankruptcy? - Erica

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:09:59 -0400

Erica writes in and wants to know how to avoid bankruptcy and get out of debt.

We Are Not Happy With Our Bankruptcy Attorney. - William

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:06:19 -0400

William writes in and asks advice to help with his small business debt.

I'm Stuck in a Decade Long Bankruptcy. - Patricia

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:43:17 -0400

Patricia writes in and asks for help with her bankruptcy.

I Over-Invested in a Horse Barn. What Now? - Mark

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:39:35 -0400

With too much debt and retirement looming, Mark is wondering what to do.

How to Find a Great Bankruptcy Attorney

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:02:54 -0400

Finding a bankruptcy attorney does not have to be a trying or difficult process.

Our Income Barely Covers Our Debt. What Should We Do? - Valerie

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:49:23 -0400

Valerie writes in asking for help with their family debt situation as they limp along month-to-month.

Can My Credit Card Company Continue to Bill Late Fees? - Andre

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:59:34 -0400

Credit card company continues to bill late fees and interest on a closed account.

I'm Scared Out of My Mind Over My Private Student Loans - Sue

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:58:00 -0400

Dear and panic can easily sweep over you when you are confronted with a debt problem.

How Soon Can I Begin to Repaid My Credit After Bankruptcy? - Marvin

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:57:11 -0400

A reader question about dealing with credit after bankruptcy.

Overloaded in Debt and Not Sure Where to Turn. - Dan

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:41:29 -0400

Reader question on how to deal with overwhelming debt.

I'm Falling Behind on My Student Loans, What Can I Do? - Revis

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:14:07 -0400

Reader question about how to deal with their student loans.

Student Loan Debt Creates Drag on Economy

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:00:53 -0400

Student loan debt becoming a drag on growth.

Should We Get a Home Equity Loan for Improvements? - Pam

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:48:53 -0400

Advice regarding the use of home equity loans for repairs around the house.

What is the Best Strategy to Pay Off Our Debt. - Allen

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:39:46 -0400

How to best pay off your debt.

The Universal Secret to Dealing With Debt

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:51:25 -0400

A look at the choices we have to make to best deal with getting out of debt.

Why Getting Out of Debt Can Cost You Your Retirement

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:50:56 -0400

When making plans to pay off your debt you need to think about what your strategy will cost you in lost retirement income.

Debt From Sick Daughter Left Us Buried

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:58:05 -0400

Medical debt builds up and creates an issue with the family finances.

Am I Wrong to Think Bankruptcy Should Be Our Last Resort. - Sarah

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:08:25 -0400

Living paycheck-to-paycheck, Sarah and he family are struggling with a new child on the way.