Low Credit Scores Growing Among Consumers – CBS News Segment featuring Todd Christensen

I want to share the story and video that aired last week on KBOI CBS TV. Todd Christensen, Debt Reduction Services Director of Education, shared some excellent thoughts on the current decline in overall consumer credit scores.

Click to view ‘Low Credit Scores Growing’ segment

Here is the text version article which can also be found on www.KBOI2.com.

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Debt Reduction Services in the News – KBOI CBS 2 – June 3rd, 2010

Make Sure You Get Credit, For Your Credit

I wanted to share the article and a link to the video of a news story that CBS in Boise aired yesterday featuring Debt Reduction Services Director of Education, Todd Christensen. Todd provides some little known information regarding utility services. Continue reading “Debt Reduction Services in the News – KBOI CBS 2 – June 3rd, 2010” »

Credit Card Debt and Your Financial Future

Credit Card Debt

2010 is nearly half over and already this year we’ve seen many changes to the credit card industry. The biggest change came with the largest sweeping reform of the industry via the Credit Card Reform Act of 2010.

While the Credit Card Reform Act is designed to assist consumers from being misled on statements or inappropriately given increases to interest rates without proper notification, the Act is unable to change or help people develop better spending habits. Continue reading “Credit Card Debt and Your Financial Future” »

To Lease or Not to Lease…

Leasing vs. Buying.  Which is better?  Many think leasing is the best option when purchasing a vehicle because you can get a bigger car for a smaller monthly payment.  Here is the one thing we suggest you remember about leasing a vehicle: Continue reading “To Lease or Not to Lease…” »