Credit/Debt

Credit/Debt Questions

Consolidate

I need a good consolidation company

credit debt

My wife and I have ~44,000 in high interest credit debt (>26% rate) with interest charges >$1,1oo per month (and..

Credit card debt

I was unable to write down the website, but a few weeks ago you mentioned a company that you stated..

Credit Freeze for Adult Disabled Son

We’ve already froze ours and are trying to freeze our adult son’s credit, who has disabilities. Equifax supervisor on the..

401k Cashout

Hi Terry, I’ve heard you on the radio and I was hoping you’d be able to help me with this..

Mortgage vs Credit Card Interest Rates

Credit cards state that interest rates are based on the Federal Banks numbers. Mortgage Rates are also based on federal..

Closing Credit Card Accounts

Hi Terry, I really enjoy you on the radio & your columns. You are the finance guru! I was deep..

Getting money out of annuity when TIAA says it is impossible.

I have a 403b with TIAA, and opted to receive direct deposit funds monthly instead of annually after I retired...

Pay off home equity loan

What are your recommenations for paying off a home equity loan? Amount of loan is not going down due to..

Credit reports and freezing credit

I love your segments on WGN. I am confused. I just went into the three credit bureau websites to see..

Credit Card predatory charges

Terry, I purchased furniture at the room place 3 years ago on a 36 month interest free promotion. I was..

Debt Reduction

I read your Mar. 16 article in the Chicago Tribune, “The dangers of debt” with great interest. Pun intended. My..

Bill paying/retirement saving

I started late and did a few dumb things over time . I have 11,000 in card debt, two cars..

Paying off credit card debts

Not a question. Sharing the strategy I used to eliminate our credit card debt years ago. Since I got paid..

Divorce decree & student loan

Hope your well. My daughter had co-signed on her ex-husbands student loans which he is not paying. Her divorce decree..

Citi Diamond Preferred card

They approved me and sent the card. However, I made a typo trying to enter my password. I’ve tried saying..

closing credit card

I have one credit card I haven’t used in over 2years. Prior to that I used that card for about..

National foundation for credit

How do I find help to consolidate my debt that’s with a reputable company or lawyer I can afford and..

Loan

Hi terry have a question looking to get some stuff done but don’t know where to start I owe about..

Debt

My son has created debt that is having a hard time paying off. Is there a credit counseling company he..

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