Introductory Offer Versus Lifetime Low
What is an introductory offer?When you take out a mortgage or move your mortgage, your proposed lender may offer you an introductory home mortgage rate. Introductory offers are normally in the form of a reduced interest rate; the most common form is a set percentage below the standard interest rate ... more...

Butterflies: Life Cycle of a Butterfly
INTRODUCTIONButterflies are beautiful insects of nature and often admired for their vibrant colors. According to The American Heritage Dictionary, they belong to the biological order of Lepidoptera, and have distinct characteristics: slender bodies, knobbed antennae, and four wings (Dictionary ... more...

Reasons to Refinance When Rates Are Moving Up
Interest rates have enjoyed record lows during the last few years allowing many people to refinance and enjoy lower mortgage payments. Now, interest rates are moving in the other direction. The average 30 year fixed rate, according to mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, was 6.31% last week. Still, during ... more...

Protect Your Assets and Your Financial Future
Its been said that, in this litigious society we live in, its better to be rich and guilty than poor and innocent. Justice, and access to the legal system, seem to be reserved only for the wealthy. So what are the little people supposed to do? What about us average Joes? We have legal concerns, too ... more...

Home Equity Can Create a Never-ending Money Cycle
What could you do with $10,000? Well, you can have it, now in a new home equity loan! Did you know that if you have been in your home for just one full year, you may already have the opportunity to take out huge dollars in equity from your home -- tens of thousands, even! Did you also know that you ... more...

Buying a Home After Bankruptcy
If you're planning on buying a home after bankruptcy you'll want to read this article carefully.Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. Having a bankruptcy on your credit report adds an extra challenge.If you've read my book After Bankruptcy Credit Solutions, then know ... more...

Refinancing Online - Can You Really Save Time And Money?
Youve decided to refinance your home mortgage loan. Interest rates are the lowest they have been in decades. But, you are wondering if you should refinance online.Can You Really Save Time And Money Refinancing Online?One of the largest financial aspects in peoples lives could not escape the ... more...

Interest Only Loans What You Need to Know?
If you are shopping for a house or refinancing, youve probably seen ads for interest-only loans. While this type of loan is beneficial for some homebuyers, other homebuyers might regret the decision to take out an interest-only loan.Interest-only (IO) loans are structured so that the borrower pays ... more...

Interest only Home Loans: Are They for You?
1. You are a First Time Buyer and cannot Qualify. For the first few years of purchasing a home, most of the mortgage you pay goes towards interest, not principal. With the interest only payment option, the lower payments are more manageable and you can use the money you save to pay off other ... more...

Life Insurance Providing Little Protection from Terrorism
Recent statements by the City of London Police Commissioner James Hart that future terrorist attacks in Londons financial centre are, "a matter of when, rather than if", will increase already serious concerns over issues of personal and business financial protection.Mr Harts statement pointed out ... more...

Bridging Finance Basics
Bridging finance is a short-term loan that is 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 ... more...

Alliance Turning Towards the Financial Dark Side
Following in the footsteps of many of its high street competitors, Alliance and Leicester has announced that it will no longer accept new customers onto its Online Saver and Direct ISA accounts. The interest rate for the Online Savers account is also being cut from 5.35% to a straight 5%.Richard ... more...