Dateline NBC and Special Correspondent Chris Hansen recently did a special investigation entitled “Debt Trap.” They gave the spotlight to several American families would had indeed fallen victim to the all too common pitfalls of consumer debt. For many, consumer debt has become a burden that can no longer be managed in an economy quickly spiraling downward. We at STARTOVERTODAY.COM wanted to take the opportunity to highlight… **Continue reading**

Your credit score is like a financial report card, and like a report card you are usually not the only one to see it. Applying for loans, mortgages, bank accounts, and new cars loans all require a credit check. You may think that by paying your bills on time means you will have a good credit score, but there is actually much more that goes in to building a good… **Continue reading**

Being in debt can be both hard on your wallet and your health, as the extra stress can wear you down. Eventually you may need to look to other options, and one of those options is debt consolidation, which can help you to both pay off the debt more easily and more quickly. To help you make an informed decision, and determine if debt consolidation is the right choice for… **Continue reading** | 5 Comments

Building good credit is actually rather easy; it just takes time, and careful observation. To help you get on your way to the perfect credit score and a healthy financial record, we have compiled the following list of the top 10 ways to build good credit. 1. Get a Credit Card One easy way to build credit is by simply getting a credit card. Getting approved at a department store, like Wal **Continue reading**