http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Christina+Costa Finances Christina Costa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=745641&ca=Finances Did you know that in 2009, the average American household was approximately $8000 in debt? The simple definition of debt is when you owe funds that you have borrowed to a lender, organization or even another person. Obviously the recession has put people in a tough financial situation and forced the... Finances Christina Costa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=745695&ca=Finances When I first read about a man selling his children and creating a fake kidnapping story to get out of debt, I couldn’t believe that he only sold them for 25,000 pesos (about $1,900). I’m not an expert, but I have to think that if he was a little bit wiser he might have not only gotten out of debt bu... Finances Christina Costa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=745701&ca=Finances When it comes to paying for your college education, student loans are the answer for many people. With little to no interest rates, deferment options and full coverage many students take on loans as quickly as they do study habits, but what happens when you graduate and its time to pay up? With the... Finances Christina Costa Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=745708&ca=Finances No matter what your age, it’s pretty exciting that summer is finally here – longer days, warmer weather, beach days, vacations and some time to relax. Well, not completely. Before you break out the pitcher of mojitos and throw all your cares to the wind, remember if you are in debt your creditors do... Finances Christina Costa Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=323633&ca=Finances There is a very simple philosophy behind debt settlement. If you are able to lower the amount you owe, you will be able to pay off that balance even faster.This is a process you can do on your own, but think about it do you really want to try and negotiate with all of your creditors? A reputable deb... Finances Christina Costa Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=318131&ca=Finances If you had the financial freedom you dreamed of, could you imagine the possibilities? More time with your family and friends, the ability to save for your retirement or how about reducing the stress brought on by debt? Now, financial freedom isn't only being debt free. This means that you have reach... Finances Christina Costa Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=317640&ca=Finances When times are tough, one of the quickest and easiest things to do is turn to your credit cards. Yet, when the bills start coming in, the fact that you are now deeper in debt can really make you think twice. Excessive charging and somewhat high interest rates has lead millions of families in debt. A... Finances Christina Costa Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=316508&ca=Finances Are you like some Americans whose credit is taking a hit right now? Many people are facing unemployment as a result of big business fall outs and budget cuts. It is starting to become a struggle just to find a way to make the minimum monthly payments due. Believe me, I know. People are starting to l... Finances Christina Costa Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=316551&ca=Finances We look for relief in many areas of our lives, but have you ever thought about debt relief? If you feel your stress level rising when you think about your current situation then maybe relief is just what you need. Are you losing sleep? Wondering how you are going to make your payments? There is hope... Finances Christina Costa Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=316564&ca=Finances Repairing your credit can change your life. This makes sense, because bad credit sure makes you feel as though life is pretty hard. Take comfort in the fact that you are not the only person who is in debt and their credit is taking a hit. If you are reading this article then you are one step ahead a...