A Credit Card Glossary of Terms
The Credit card industry comes with a lot of jargon. You cant be expected to recognise all the technical phrases employed and some of them could be very important. Listed below you will find a quick description of the most common credit card industry related terms and phrases.Affinity card A credit ... more...

Bridging Loan Basics
A Bridging Loan is a short-term loan used as a way to provide funding for the purchase of a new property while the borrower awaits the sale of an existing property. Unless all the stars are in perfect alignment, its tricky to coordinate the sale of one property and the purchase of another property ... more...

How to Terror-Proof Your Money
"To drift is to be in hell, to be in heaven is to steer." George Bernard ShawFormer Homeland Security Director, Tom Ridge, has said it's not a matter of "if" well have another terrorist attack, but when. Like the attack of 9/11, the financial effects of another terror attack will be felt by ... more...

Personal Loans for Bad Credit: Straightening Deformed Credit
You are looking for personal loans and what is the first question you face how is your credit? Alright it is bad. Personal loans for bad credit are an option but you feel like they are hard to find. There is good news for you. Personal loans for bad credit are getting approved. See how many lenders ... more...

Personal Loan Alternatives
Firstly you need to consider exactly how much you need to borrow and over what period of time. Described below are three alternatives to a personal loan with suggestions as to when they may become the preferred option.Credit CardsIf the sum to be borrowed is relatively small and you need to borrow ... more...

Using Refinancing to Secure Lower Interest Rates
When the time comes to finally buy the house that you've been dreaming of, you might find that the market isn't right to give you the interest rate that you want. Of course, it's not always a good idea to wait and see if rates improve the home of your dreams might be sold right under your nose.If ... more...

Five Sure Fire Way to Secure Your Financial Future
You can be poor when youre young, but you cant be poor when youre old. That was the tag line used some years ago in a financial services television commercial.Truer words were never spoken.I was relatively poor when I was young. Just about everybody I knew was and it was kind of fun. We lived an ... more...

Home Equity Loans - 5 Useful Application Tips
Obtaining a home equity loan does not have to be a major ordeal. Unlike your first mortgage, you are already in the home, and usually time is not such a major factor. You can close the loan at your own leisure, and take your time researching the different options available to you. Below you will ... more...

Student Loan Consolidation - Save Money, Pay Less, Spend More
Save Money, Pay Less, Spend More on What You Want? Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, if you'll spend a few minutes learning about student loan consolidation, you'll soon be armed with enough information to make some really good decisions and help you achieve all of the above, and ... more...

Tips & Advice On Residential Construction Loans
A lot of people dream about building a new home. Everyone wants a home that will work with their lifestyle and reflect their character and be original and attractive to the eye. Getting a construction home loan can be a scary task. Residential construction loans are different from traditional home ... more...

Your Secret Weapon... A Budget
For many, the word 'budget' immediately sends shivers down the spine. Why in the world would anyone need or want to budget their money?First off, budgeting your money does NOT mean you are poor, or are in need of financial assistance. You'd be surprised to know how many considered to be "middle ... more...