How to escape the debt hole (Dallas Morning News)

The holidays are over, but for many consumers, the headaches are just beginning as the bills start to flow in. Tackle them now, because many experts say 2009 will be a tough year, especially for those who are debt-laden.

Nonprofit Organization Credit Counseling Debt Consolidation (PIZZAHEROS)

The first man function of a nonprofit debt consolidation company is debt consolidation. This is important because many people will often have many different credit cards and different debt associated with each particular card.

Beating the credit card trap (The Courier Mail)

THERE is no secret to paying off your credit card debt quicker. All you need to do is source a lower interest rate card and increase your repayments.

Credit Card Companies Willing to Deal Over Debt (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Credit card companies are rushing to settle even if that means forgiving a portion of some borrowers debts.

GM concession talks begin (Detroit News)

In a series of historic talks expected to be tense and sweeping at times, General Motors Corp. will launch formal negotiations this week with the United Auto Workers, bondholders, dealers and others to transform the automaker into a smaller, viable company.