Posts by Leanne
Credit card bailout program does not exist
Dear Ken: I saw an ad on TV last night and also on the Internet that there is a government bailout program for people with credit card debt of more than $10,000. It would allow us to pay off our debts for 60 percent of what we owe. What do you know about this program?…
Read MoreScams strike good people
You have heard the saying, “Bad things happen to good people.” Last week I heard of two people who were scammed by being good people. It happened in Madison, just outside a credit union. On two different occasions, a man approached a credit union member, asking each of them for help to cash a personal…
Read MoreUse your tax refund wisely
Dear Ken: I just finished my federal and state taxes, and I am getting a nice tax refund of more than $3,500. What would you suggest I do with it? A: First, take a deep breath. If you are like most people, you already have plans for that refund, and you should know that by…
Read MoreNo shortage of mistakes in money matters
Someone asked me the other day what makes me qualified to give advice on money matters. I replied that I have seen a lot of people make some simple money mistakes. In most cases, poor decisions are because of personal stress and not understanding the consequences of our actions. Here are some of the most…
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