The Beginner's Guide to Freelance Writing
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would like to write for magazines, newspapers, and e-zines. Unfortunately, so have about eight gazillion other people on this planet. Therefore, you have to stand out from the crowd. You have to sparkle. How do you do this? Simple. It all starts ... more...

How to Avoid Foreclosure
Foreclosure is something that we all strive to avoid. No one gets a mortgage with the intention to default on it causing the lender to foreclose. But the thing is that life happens and sometimes you just cannot pay the mortgage payments. This could be due to any number of factors, job loss, death ... more...

Subprime Mortgages Low Down Payments And No PMI
Sub-prime mortgages offer financing for those with poor credit to finance the purchase of a home. Todays sub-prime mortgages offer low down payment options with no private mortgage insurance (PMI). As a result, more people are finding it easier to buy a home.Sub-prime Mortgage OptionsSub-prime ... more...

5 Auto Scams You Absolutely Must Avoid!
Many people hate car dealers. Of course, there are always nice guys, but many car dealers just have to cheat their way to profits. Here are the top 5 auto scams that you absolutely must avoid, or risk paying way too much for your car.Scam 1: The Yo-Yo Financing ScamThe dealer sells you a car and ... more...

Fast Cash Loans - When You Should Borrow and When You Should Wait
A fast cash loan should be an option used as a last resort to avoid a financial emergency. With its interest rates, a cash loan should not be used to purchase the latest gadget or fashion item.Avoid A Late PaymentA late payment can cost you more than just a late fee; it can raise your interest ... more...

Shopping for a Mortgage, Avoid Three Common Mistakes
Buying a home or refinancing one is perhaps the largest financial transaction you will ever make in your life, so you want to be sure to avoid any mistakes that may cost you in the long run.When you are deciding on a mortgage, you certainly dont want to make your decision by flipping a coin.You ... more...

Credit Counseling Six Tips to Avoid Counseling Scams
Credit counseling is a useful service for anyone with problem debt. A good counseling agency can provide advice regarding money management and debt consolidation. They can also help arrange a repayment plan with your creditors to help you get out of debt. A bad agency can charge excessive fees, ... more...

Home Loans & Refinances: 7 Little Known Loan Secrets that Can Save You Thousands
When shopping for a home loan, getting a competent loan officer (and an ethical one) is far more important than saving a fraction of a percentage point on your interest rate. Going with the "lowest bidder" may save you five or ten bucks on your home loan, but choosing who to work with just because ... more...

An Easy Way To Avoid Credit Card Late Fees
A few years back my husband and I were burdened by credit card debt. The one thing that compounded the problem was late fees. In some cases our balance was doubled by additional late fees. We had so many cards that we could not keep track of what was due when. The physical act of having to write ... more...