Entries by Debtmerica

Wal-Mart offers discounted caskets on website

October 29, 2009 in /by

The move by the retail giant may stand to benefit those who have to worry about high funeral costs for a loved one while also dealing with debt counseling. Following the announcement, the website for the retail store posted 14 different caskets ranging from the $895 White Haven Steel Casket to the $2,899 Sienna Bronze […]

Consumers prefer doing bank business in-person

October 29, 2009 in /by

During financially tough times, many consumers find themselves having increased contact with their bank as they look to manage debt and deal with bill consolidation. However, according to a new survey from Mintel Comperemedia, adults are somewhat picky about how that business is carried out. According to a survey from Mintel Comperemedia, a majority of […]

Shop Goodwill offers good deals for those consolidating debt

October 29, 2009 in /by

For those in debt counseling who want to look for clothing at cheap prices without having to venture out to a thrift store, ShopGoodwill.com gives consumers who are short on cash a chance to look for deals from their computer. The website, which is run by Goodwill Services charity, collects items from the 166 independent […]

Costco to begin accepting food stamps at all locations nationwide

October 28, 2009 in /by

Appealing to its members who have needed to consolidate debt due to financial troubles, Costco announced Tuesday that it will begin accepting food stamps at all of its location. Costco CEO Jim Senegal told the SeattleTimes that he expected at least half of the company’s 410 stores to accept the stamps by the Thanksgiving holiday. […]

Fewer to be on the road this Thanksgiving, says American Express

October 27, 2009 in /by

One of the busiest travel days of the year may see fewer travelers due to the recession, as those looking to consolidate debt are considering adjusting their travel plans this Thanksgiving. According to a survey released Monday by American Express, 30 percent of U.S. consumers are planning to make adjustments to their travel plans this […]

Airlines set discounted rates in place for holiday season

October 27, 2009 in /by

Travelers who are in debt counseling and trying to find a cheap way home this holiday season may be in luck, as both Southwest Airways and AirTran Airways introduced sales for many flights on Tuesday. Southwest’s discounted rates will be available over a 48-hour period until midnight on October 29 and for flight from any […]

Poverty level may be much higher than initially thought

October 26, 2009 in /by

New figures released by the National Academy of Science (NAS) indicate that one in six Americans are currently living in poverty, significantly higher than figures found in previous government studies. The figures calculated by NAS find the current poverty rate to be 15.8 percent, or 47.4 million Americans. They are notably higher than previous figures […]

Twenty-three states see unemployment rate rise in September

October 21, 2009 in /by

Jobless workers dealing with credit card debt consolidation or other forms of financial trouble likely didn’t find any answers for their problems on the job market in September as nearly half the states reported an increase in their unemployment rate over the course of the month, according to new figures released by the Labor Department […]