Related Financial Services - The following Debt Consolidation Loan Directory sections allow you to comparison shop other finance products, such as debt consolidation loans and credit counseling firms.

• Debt Consolidation Help - Learn about the debt consolidation process and review detailed listings for lenders and services offering to help consolidate your debts.
• Debt Settlement Negotiation - High credit card balances making your monthly payments impossible to meet? The negotiation of your outstanding bills with your creditors may be a good debt solution for you. Educate yourself on your options and compare available programs.
• Credit Debt Management - Having trouble keeping up with your monthly credit payments? Compare debt management companies in this online list that can try amd help you get a grip on your personal financial situation.

Speed Paying and Banking

High-tech cards and phones could change the way you spend and manage your money

• High-tech cards and phones
• Pre-Loaded Cards
• "Contactless" Cards
• Banking by Cell Phone
• Final Thoughts

Attention ARM Borrowers: Contact Your Lender Before Higher Payments Put Your Home at Risk

• Ask About Refinancing
• Beware of Scams

Don't Get Burned by Hot Investments

News Briefs

• The FDIC Sign Is Changing
• New Deposit Insurance Resources in English and Spanish
• Deceptive Mortgage Offers
• Treasury Report: Direct Deposit Safer Than Checks

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Last updated on 5/16/2007

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