60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Bills.com Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:12:23 -0700 Bills.com http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Bills.com Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Bills.com Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1006454.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1006454.htm BillsIQ goes beyond credit scores to help Americans assess financial IQ and stability. [PRWeb Jun 11, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1006454.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:27:04 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.bills.com/iq. The test is one of the first of its kind to not simply measure credit, as a proxy for financial stability, but to measure the full picture of a consumer's financial health. The BillsIQ test asks about five insightful, multiple-choice questions in each area. The questions incorporate overall life and financial goals, an individual's financial life cycle, and spending, budgeting and saving habits. Upon completing the test, consumers receive a grade and a percentage score - their BillsIQ. In the results section, consumers can see their answers and receive specific tips tailored for their financial issues. Consumers also will be able to measure how their scores compare to other test-takers by demographic and geographic segments. "Despite living in the biggest information age in history, Americans in many ways are less financially aware than ever," Brad Stroh, co-founder and co-CEO of Bills.com, said. "The recent mortgage meltdown is a prime example of how Americans overspend, over-leverage, under-save and under-plan for their financial well-being. But individuals are starting to take responsibility for their financial future. We're moving beyond just the credit score to deeper knowledge. BillsIQ can help people learn exactly where to apply their energy to earn a higher financial 'grade' and increase their stability." Americans' collective financial IQ is low, indeed, Stroh said. The median amount of credit card debt individuals carry is $6,600 -- or 14 percent of the U.S. median household income of $48,200 in 2006. Total U.S. consumer debt stands at $2,558 trillion dollars. In March (the most recent data available), the personal saving rate in the United States was 0.2 percent of income -- a figure that easily could be negative if saving was financed by borrowing. And only a minority of Americans keep track of how much they spend and where they spend it. "Being financially smart is about more than credit scores, and about more than just money, although preparing for retirement or for a rainy day is critically important," Stroh added. "It's also about having peace of mind and having the resources to make your life everything you want it to be, and BillsIQ takes goals and meaning into consideration. True intelligence is about living life -- and the right financial practices can help." Bills.com also created the Bills.com Personal Finance Budget Guide, with simple, how-to information to assist consumers in taking charge of their personal finances. The free guide, available at http://www.bills.com/guide/, provides detailed information on how to create a personal budget or spending plan to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and improve credit profiles. Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills.com (www.bills.com) is a free one-stop portal where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1006454.htm]]> Aimee Bennett Bills.com Launches Free, Online Financial IQ Test for Consumers to Measure Financial Wellness http://www.bills.com/iq. The test is one of the first of its kind to not simply measure credit, as a proxy for financial stability, but to measure the full picture of a consumer's financial health. The BillsIQ test asks about five insightful, multiple-choice questions in each area. The questions incorporate overall life and financial goals, an individual's financial life cycle, and spending, budgeting and saving habits. Upon completing the test, consumers receive a grade and a percentage score - their BillsIQ. In the results section, consumers can see their answers and receive specific tips tailored for their financial issues. Consumers also will be able to measure how their scores compare to other test-takers by demographic and geographic segments. "Despite living in the biggest information age in history, Americans in many ways are less financially aware than ever," Brad Stroh, co-founder and co-CEO of Bills.com, said. "The recent mortgage meltdown is a prime example of how Americans overspend, over-leverage, under-save and under-plan for their financial well-being. But individuals are starting to take responsibility for their financial future. We're moving beyond just the credit score to deeper knowledge. BillsIQ can help people learn exactly where to apply their energy to earn a higher financial 'grade' and increase their stability." Americans' collective financial IQ is low, indeed, Stroh said. The median amount of credit card debt individuals carry is $6,600 -- or 14 percent of the U.S. median household income of $48,200 in 2006. Total U.S. consumer debt stands at $2,558 trillion dollars. In March (the most recent data available), the personal saving rate in the United States was 0.2 percent of income -- a figure that easily could be negative if saving was financed by borrowing. And only a minority of Americans keep track of how much they spend and where they spend it. "Being financially smart is about more than credit scores, and about more than just money, although preparing for retirement or for a rainy day is critically important," Stroh added. "It's also about having peace of mind and having the resources to make your life everything you want it to be, and BillsIQ takes goals and meaning into consideration. True intelligence is about living life -- and the right financial practices can help." Bills.com also created the Bills.com Personal Finance Budget Guide, with simple, how-to information to assist consumers in taking charge of their personal finances. The free guide, available at http://www.bills.com/guide/, provides detailed information on how to create a personal budget or spending plan to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and improve credit profiles. Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills.com (www.bills.com) is a free one-stop portal where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1006454.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb871594.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb871594.htm Program helps U.S. service members annihilate debt [PRWeb Apr 21, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb871594.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:11:14 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com https://www.bills.com/debt-storm/) will offer a means to resolve that debt and get personal finances in order. The program, available to active-duty personnel from all branches of the military, and their families, includes: * 10 percent discount on all debt resolution services. * Free online calculators, tips, and other personal finance tools. * Debt Boot Camp: intensive series on debt terms, trends, and relief options * Interactive blog with questions, answers, tips, and advice on dealing with debt (http://www.bills.com/blog). * Free personal finance consultation, including review of current situation and resolution strategies. * Free 16-page guide, "Debt Freedom: Budgeting & Financial Tools for Today's Consumer," providing step-by-step advice on understanding cash flow and debt, defining a budget/spending plan, and setting goals to attain financial freedom. Operation Debt Storm's resolution services for unsecured debt are provided through the Freedom Debt Relief division of Freedom Financial Network, LLC, Bills.com's partner company and for which it serves as the online portal. For those struggling with IRS tax debt, the company's Freedom Tax Relief division provides tax-specific debt resolution services. Depending on the amount of debt to be resolved, the 10 percent discount offered through Operation Debt Storm can save a serviceman or servicewoman thousands of dollars, says Stroh. "Operation Debt Storm is Bills.com's way to help annihilate the debt and credit concerns that plague military families throughout America," says Stroh. "It's one way we can assist our armed forces and thank them for their service." Interested members of the military can contact Bills.com by visiting the company's Web site at www.bills.com or calling 800-544-7211 (mention "Operation Debt Storm"). Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills.com is a free one-stop site where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance issues and comparison shop for products and services including credit cards, debt relief assistance, insurance, mortgages and other loans. Bills.com... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb871594.htm]]> Aimee Bennett Bills.com Launches 'Operation Debt Storm' to Help Military Families in Debt Hardship https://www.bills.com/debt-storm/) will offer a means to resolve that debt and get personal finances in order. The program, available to active-duty personnel from all branches of the military, and their families, includes: * 10 percent discount on all debt resolution services. * Free online calculators, tips, and other personal finance tools. * Debt Boot Camp: intensive series on debt terms, trends, and relief options * Interactive blog with questions, answers, tips, and advice on dealing with debt (http://www.bills.com/blog). * Free personal finance consultation, including review of current situation and resolution strategies. * Free 16-page guide, "Debt Freedom: Budgeting & Financial Tools for Today's Consumer," providing step-by-step advice on understanding cash flow and debt, defining a budget/spending plan, and setting goals to attain financial freedom. Operation Debt Storm's resolution services for unsecured debt are provided through the Freedom Debt Relief division of Freedom Financial Network, LLC, Bills.com's partner company and for which it serves as the online portal. For those struggling with IRS tax debt, the company's Freedom Tax Relief division provides tax-specific debt resolution services. Depending on the amount of debt to be resolved, the 10 percent discount offered through Operation Debt Storm can save a serviceman or servicewoman thousands of dollars, says Stroh. "Operation Debt Storm is Bills.com's way to help annihilate the debt and credit concerns that plague military families throughout America," says Stroh. "It's one way we can assist our armed forces and thank them for their service." Interested members of the military can contact Bills.com by visiting the company's Web site at www.bills.com or calling 800-544-7211 (mention "Operation Debt Storm"). Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills.com is a free one-stop site where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance issues and comparison shop for products and services including credit cards, debt relief assistance, insurance, mortgages and other loans. Bills.com... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb871594.htm]]> 00:15:00 no