Credit Card Offers
The vast majority of credit card offers you receive are fair and ethical. But there are two things to look out for that some credit card companies have been known to pull on unwary customers. These tactics are perfectly legal, so your only recourse to preventing them is to be alert.The old bait and ... more...

Preparing To Travel To Europe Four Important To-Dos
You have your tickets, your hotel or vacation rental reservations, passports are up to date, and you are ready to go. Not yet! Here are four important things to add to your preparation list:1. Prepare Your BankExchanging money in Europe is usually easiest and least expensive through an automated ... more...

How To Budget Your Household Accounts
It is so easy to despair when you encounter your first financial crisis. You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by personal or family illness, the loss of a job, or overspending, it can seem overwhelming. But often, it can be ... more...

Personal Finance - Have Consumers Had a Belly Full of Personal Debt?
For months, we were trigger-swipe happy, putting our groceries, clothes, holidays and service charges on our credit cards. We wanted mortgages, we took out loans, we watched Property Ladder and What Not To Wear. Whether you were born middle class, had middle class aspirations, you became middle ... more...

Marketing Success - Marketing Strategy - Brand Identity Guru
Marketing message x Credibility x Visibility = Marketing SuccessThese three variables, when working positively together, create success. Period. But determining how to get those variables to work together is the trick.Your marketing message isnt a static entity. It can have a high or low impact on ... more...

Faxless Payday Loans The Convenience of It All
At the start of the payday loan industry people often looked to their local cash advance store to get cash they needed for an emergency. With the emergence of the Internet, the face of the industry has radically changed. Cash advance stores are still doing a tremendous amount of business and are ... more...

Purchase Your Future Now While It Is Still Inexpensive
Leaving school, getting a new job, or even a raise at your current one, has most people considering their next great purchase. Few think about the affect this could have on their future. Rather than pay down the debt they carry, many ponder, What can I buy now? The greatest purchase ... more...

The Art of Bad Money Management?
We all want to be able to be in control of our finances but we often make mistakes without realizing it.If you are concerned that you are using bad money management then you should always seek advice from a financial professional.Here are some of the most common bad money management errors:Not ... more...

How to Explain Derogatory Credit
As part of the loan process, your borrower may be required to provide an explanation for derogatory credit such as late payments, bankruptcy, or judgments. This is a very important step and may make the difference in the loan program and interest rate that your borrower is approved for. While some ... more...