Debt Consolidation Discipline is Required if Consolidating with Home Equity
Debt consolidation is a popular topic these days. The average American carries nearly $10,000 in credit card debt and credit card debt of $100,000 is not all that unusual. New legislation that takes effect in October 2005 is going to make it harder for those with problem debt to file for ... more...

Options for Individuals with Bad Credit
If you've had problems with your credit in the past, you might think that your options are extremely limited in regards to financial matters. While it's true that it can be more difficult to find loans and credit cards when you have bad credit, that doesn't mean that it's impossible.In fact, there ... more...

Learn How You Can Repair Your Credit & Get Out Of Debt Faster Before Buying Your New House!
Most people think mistakenly that if you have credit problems, you have to wait 7 years for them to go away. Well, that's not always true.Credit repair can help you...once you know how to do it. The time to clean up your credit and pay off your debts is RIGHT NOW, before you start looking for ... more...

Buying a Home with Bad Credit - How to Buy with Past Credit Problems
Late payments on credit cards, automobile loans, and medical bills can greatly reduce your credit score and give you a bad credit label. Years ago, it was extremely difficult to get approved for a home loan with bad credit. However, many lenders are offering a range of bad credit loans that ... more...

Lemon Laws Dont Protect Used Car Buyers
Most buyers of new cars are probably familiar with lemon laws, which allow consumers a refund or replacement when their car turns out to be defective. These laws generally cover leased cars as well as purchased ones, and they have worked well as a consumer protection tool. Unfortunately, no such ... more...

When the Bank Says NO!
Factoring has been practiced for centuries. The Romans sold promissory notes at a discount as did the Phoenicians. The word "factor" comes from Latin, the language of Rome. It means "to do" or "to make." The Pilgrim's journeys to America were financed by advances from a Factor who provided the ... more...

UK Personal Debt Problems Creating Hardship for Nations Young Adults
Problem personal debt levels, especially for people under 25, in the UK have risen since last year according to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS). In a report released this week they revealed that the average client aged under 25 coming for counselling in 2005 owes 15,000. The report ... more...

Bankruptcy Look for the Warning Signs
The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law last April, will take effect this month and bring with it some of the most sweeping changes in debt law in history. As the new requirements are much more strict, expensive, and time consuming than the old ones, consumers with ... more...

What is a Debt Consolidation Service?
Debt consolidation means many things to many people. For some a home equity loan is a form of debt consolidation. Many people obtain loans from banks, loan companies and credit unions to bring all their debt under one roof and make a single, convenient payment. That is another form of debt ... more...