Credit Traps Snag Consumers
Nearly 20 years ago I worked for a small consumer advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Each week we received sacks full of mail from consumers across the country requesting our list of credit cards with low interest rates and no annual fees. If you wanted a low interest rate on a credit card ... more...

Selfish or Self-Loving
Selfish is such as nasty word, isn't it? If someone calls you a "selfish cow" - it hurts. After all, society tells us that we have to think of others first. We need to give before we can receive. We have to consider our family and friends when making a decision that will affect our lives ... more...

Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders - How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate
When submitting an application for a mortgage loan, obtaining a low interest rate is a top priority. A low interest rate may reduce your monthly mortgage payment, which may present the option to purchase a larger home. If you have good credit, finding a home loan with a decent or low rate is simple ... more...

Bad Credit Mortgage - Got Bad Credit? Get 100% Financing!
Would you like to purchase a home but think it is impossible because you have low credit scores and very little money saved for a down payment? So you've given up the dream of owning your own home, having to wait until your credit scores improve or until you have saved enough for a substantial ... more...

FICO Scores and Mortgage Rates
If you are in the process of getting a house and are planning to get either a fixed rate or interest only mortgage, the mortgage rate that you pay would go a certain length to help you decide. There are three main elements that effect you mortgage rate including the Federal Reserve Discount ... more...

Refinance Your Home to Payoff Debt: Pros & Cons
If you own a home, you may apply for a refinance debt consolidation loan or I call it the (RDC Loan). This type of loan will allow you to have only one payment every month. This should give you a little relief and free up some cash for you. You may also be more attentive in paying your refinance ... more...

Fair Isaac Corporation Credit or FICO Score
As I am not from the US, I had no idea what FICO meant before researching it. FICO stands for Fair Isaac Corporation, a company based in California. FICO, put simply, is a person's credit score. A credit score can be used by a potential lender in making a judgement on whether to grant you credit or ... more...

Behind on Your Home Mortgage Payment? Work with Your Lender!
When you get behind on your home mortgage payment, it can be a scary proposition. The chances are good that if you're like most folks in that situation, your house payments aren't the only financial obligations you're behind on. You're being stressed, emotionally and financially, and your home life ... more...

Wyoming Mortgage Rate
Wyoming is becoming one of the most attractive states in the West. Located in the breath-taking Great Plains, Wyoming is the least populated of all the States. There is a lot of room for growth. The current population is estimated to be around 509,294. The population has increased by over 3% in ... more...