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The Only Tax Document You Need to Know

What is a 1099-C (Cancellation of Debt)?

If your debt has been written off by a creditor then you may receive a 1099-C from the source (i.e Chase Bank, Bank of America or Discover). You must report this amount as personal income on your taxes because you never paid it back - thus it is considered income.

However, if [...]

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5 Lessons from Britney Spears on How to Destroy Your Credit

Here is an awesome article from www.thecredittruth.org about our beloved Britney and how we can all learn from her mistakes.

Get Drunk or Stoned – Substance excess is costly, even for the ultra rich. A one month stay at famous rehabs can cost up to $80,000 a month (Source: NYPost.com). Should you select a [...]

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If I Had the Money I Would Pay? Yeah!

Admittedly, this phrase has left my mouth more than once. Also, I hear it at least hear it once a week from a debtor. It’s true for them for the most part.  It is my belief that most people don’t wake up and say “Hey, I don’t want to pay back my debts.” Every person no matter how [...]

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