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Money Talk: Consult attorney about garnished wagesMonday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:16AMQ: Do you have any advice for a family of six with only $200 a month to spend on food? My wife and I are in dire need of advice, as our bills keep increasing but neither of us has gotten a raise in six years because of salary caps at our employers.  Talk about this topic

Credit rating could suffer if Congress fails to raise debt ceilingSunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:00PMUncle Sam can avoid default simply by agreeing to pay his bills. He’ll have no problem getting the money. But keeping current on the national debt has hit a political roadblock that the U.S. Treasury says needs to be cleared by Aug. 2 if it’s going to make ends meet.

Credit care: Should I file bankruptcy or pay off 3 collections?Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:09PMQ. My credit score is very low, in the low 500s to be exact, and I am now trying to get it all cleaned up. However, I am unsure of whether I should file bankruptcy to just wipe it clean, or pay off three of my collections at a time. So my question is: Which would help my score rise quicker and get me back into the high 600s by this time next year - filing bankruptcy and starting over, or paying ...

For Retirees, a Real-Estate Nightmare LoomsTuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:19AMShould you stay put, downsize or get out completely?

Hackel: Breaking down the Western Conference finalsFriday, May 13, 2011 @ 6:06PMThey have similar styles and similar histories of playoff disappointments. Canucks vs. Sharks has the makings of a classic showdown for the Western Conference title, says Stu Hackel.