My Credit Affects My Car Insurance Rate?
You probably know that lenders use information in your credit report to determine if they'll give you credit. But did you know that in some states, insurance companies also consider your credit history? Good or bad, your credit history may affect your ability to purchase homeowners or auto ... more...

Are Interest Rates Up, Up and Away?
Interest rates have been at their lowest levels in over 40 years. U.S. consumers have been able to purchase previously unaffordable homes, cars and other toys. Many have used cheap home equity loans to remodel, take vacations and pay off credit cards. Students have taken advantage of the ... more...

A Guide to Getting a Home Improvement Loan
If you've got a few things around the house that you'd like to spruce up but don't have the money for, you might want to consider getting a home improvement loan. As the name implies, a home improvement loan is designed to pay for improvements to a house or other form of real estate.The house and ... more...

Taxation of Forgiven Debt: The 1099C & You
Often people fall on hard times and stop paying on credit cards. After a while the account may go to an outside debt collector who might offer a settlement of the debt for 30-40% of theoriginal sum. Once this is paid, the debtor often thinks the matter is closed, but it is not! It is very likely ... more...

A Guide to Quick Homeowner Loans
The search for quick homeowner loans can seem futile at first, especially if you don't know exactly what it is that you're looking for.Different lenders may take longer or shorter periods of time to make loan decisions, and the time that they use may be time that you desperately need.Quick ... more...

Equity
Equity is the value of your home minus what you owe on your mortgage. For example, If Joe's home is worth $200,000 and Joe still owes $170,000, then Joe's Equity is $30,000.All homeowners in Atlanta Georgia and surrounding counties should be aware of the Rule of 50/20. For most mortgages, after ... more...

Home Equity Loans Company 7 Key Questions to Help You Choose One
Choosing the right home equity loan can be tricky; you have to consider interest rates and repayment schedules, among others. Choosing the right lender, however, does not have to be a difficult task. If you ask the right questions, you can pick the best lender for your needs. The following is a ... more...

How to Get a Grip on Your Money
Most people have no idea where their money goes. They earn it and they spend it.That's fine if you want to live from week to week and are not concerned about your financial future. However if you want to increase your wealth and have more options, action needs to be taken by you otherwise you could ... more...

Traditional Marketing Techniques for eBay Auction Ads
Ya know, I sort of giggle when I look at an ad on eBay that's just a black and white description of the item or product that's up for bid. It wasn't long ago at all that I would have done the exact same thing, but once I understood some traditional marketing techniques, not just been exposed to ... more...

Should I Get a Consolidation Loan?
If youve got a really unmanageable amount of credit card debt, you might be considering a consolidation loan. A consolidation loan is a loan that you can use to pay off all your debts, meaning that you can pay them off for less money without having to worry about lots of different bills. Like ... more...

7 Tips For Transforming Students Into Financially Responsible Adults
Yes, it is possible for your student to learn some valuable life lessons while they are away at college. Not all of them may be a possibility for your family, depending on financial ability, but it may be valuable to consider the options. Many things are possible, even though they sound out of ... more...

Get Off Your Butt and Create Your Financial FutureNow!
Most people have no idea where their money goes. They earn it and they spend it.That's fine if you want to live from week to week and are not concerned about your financial future. However if you want to increase your wealth and have more options, action needs to be taken by you otherwise you could ... more...

Retirement Income Needs---Less Than You Think?
It is widely written that you need 75% of your present income to maintain your present life-style in retirement. If you make 100 thousand now, figure 75 thousand in retirement.Fifty thousand now, figure 37.5 thousand in retirement. The average retirement income in the US is 27 thousand. See ... more...