The Personal Finance Channel http://clientelevision.com/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:43:58 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://clientelevision.com/images/M_images/personalfinance-title.png The Personal Finance Channel http://clientelevision.com/ Tips and strategies for confronting financial challenges, including debt, credit, purchase contracts, banking, consumer rights and identity theft. Buyers Remorse Course http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/buyers-remorse-caveat-emptor-most-sales-are-final Are All Sales Final?
You may have buyers remorse, most sales are final and it's tough to change course.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Car Buyers Beware! http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/car-buyer-consumer-alert-hidden-defects-odometer-rollbacks-loan-fraud Auto Scams
Hidden defects. Loan fraud. Odometer rollbacks. Let the buyer beware!
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Driving Into Debt http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/car-loans-taking-interest-in-interest-rates Car Loans
You're monthly payment looks as good as that shiny new car. But are you driving into debt?
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Missing Car ... Payments http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/car-repossession-for-missed-loan-payments The Repo Man
If you missed your car payments, prepare to miss your car.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Protecting Your Identity http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/identity-theft-protecting-privacy-of-financial-data-and-credit-information-from-phishing Identity Theft
Watch out for phishy e-mails and other scams so identity thieves can't rob you of ... you.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 What to Do if They Sue http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/small-claims-debtor-defense-to-lawsuit-appearing-in-court-to-present-case Small Claims Defense
If they go ahead and sue, there are things you need to do -- even if the claims against you are true!
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Oral Agreements http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/verbal-oral-agreement-risks-versus-written-contract-protection Oral Agreements
Whatever happened to the good ole' fashioned handshake?
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Past Dues ... and Don'ts http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/how-to-negotiate-with-creditors-to-reduce-and-eliminate-past-due-debts Working with Creditors
Creditors won't ignore you if you ignore their past due bills. But they may help you out of a jam if you follow our experts' advice.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Checking on Check Cheats http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/reporting-fraudulent-check-forgeries-and-credit-card-fraud-scams-to-bank Check Your Checks
Ignore your monthly statements and your money might just go away.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Busting Bill Collectors http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/bill-collectors-violating-the-fair-debt-collection-practices-act Bill Collectors
Even if you owe, they can't harass you for the dough ... if you know your rights.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Repairs for Credit Errors http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/credit-repair-fair-credit-reporting-act-errors-by-credit-bureaus Repairing Credit Reports
When creditors err, and even when they're fair, follow our tips for credit repair.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Co-Signing Into Debt http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/co-signing-into-debt-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished Co-Signing Loans
All my buddy needs is a simple signature. Isn't that what friends are for?
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 S.T.O.P. Signing Blind http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/understanding-fine-print-in-contracts-before-signing Read Your Contract Carefully
Before putting your name on the bottom line, S.T.O.P. to review the pages above it.
]]> Irwin R. Kramer Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 Put It in Writing http://clientelevision.com/personal-finance/confirm-verbal-agreements-by-putting-them-in-written-contracts Carefully Written Contracts
"Hey, it's not in the contract. But you can trust me."
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