Bill Consolidation Loan Tips
Bill consolidation loans can lower rates and help you pay of your debt faster. However, you want to be sure that you factor in the cost of fees, find low rates, and pick a short term loan. These tips will ensure that you dont end up spending more by consolidating.Factor In FeesDepending on the type ... more...

A Life Time of Strategic Thinking
You may be one of the thousands who think Strategic Thinking applies only to the captains of business. But consider human stages of life and how Strategic Thinking is used at the most rudimentary level.The first weeks after birth, your Strategic Thinking is getting others to give you food, comfort ... more...

Debit Cards: The Good and the Bad
Even if you write the check while waiting in line, it will take you forever to pay by check in most stores. They have to see your drivers license, write down all of your info, circle your address and then run it through the system. It isnt the stores fault. The need for all of the double-checking ... more...

Five Tips to Obtain Credit for Small Businesses
As many small business owners know, financing is crucial to the financial health of their enterprise. While some small business owners have the resources to launch their business, most look to the credit market for financial help. Indeed, the banking industry is an important source to gain ... more...

Low Interest Debt Consolidation Loans - Tips on Getting Approved
Getting a low rate is important to individuals applying for a loan. The interest rate a lender gives has an impact on your monthly payment. If you are given a high rate, you will pay considerably more than a person with a low interest rate. Before applying for a debt consolidation loan, ... more...

The Identity Theft Epidemic : What The Experts Arent Telling You
Picture yourself walking down the street, all alone. It's late at night. It's a bit brisk, and the wind is blowing through the tall buildings on both sides of you. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, someone runs by you, knocks you over, grabs your wallet, and takes off.It sounds like a scene from a ... more...

Identity Theft Shield
We live in an information-oriented society. Technology allows us to do business and make transactions literally in a matter of seconds. This abundance of information has given rise to a new crime - identity theft. In fact, according to a 2003 release from the Federal Trade Commission, almost 10 ... 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...

Loans 101: Application and Approval
A loan is a type of debt. Like all debts, a loan involves the re-allocation of money over a period of time between the borrower and the lender. The borrower initially receives an amount of money from the lender. This money is paid back either in full or in regular installments (with interest of ... more...