Monthly Archives: October 2025
Can You Really Negotiate Credit Card Debt?
In the financial world, almost everything is negotiable, including credit card debt. Excessive credit card debt is a serious problem in many households. The average person with credit card debt owes over $9,000. With average interest rates exceeding 21 percent, once people get on the credit card debt treadmill, it’s almost impossible to get… Read More »
Is an IRS Offer in Compromise a Good Idea?
If you meet minimum qualifications and are truly in dire straits, an amended IRS offer in compromise under the Fresh Start Program is a good idea. We examine those minimum qualifications below. An IRS offer in compromise could slash your past-due income tax bill. However, taxpayers should be aware that an OIC could negatively… Read More »