Getting Out of Debt - Teacher Takes Responsibility
I teach second grade. I wouldn't trade this job in for the world. As a kid when I read the book a Wrinkle In Time I couldn't believe by reading I could travel through time and be transplanted somewhere else, that's why I wanted to be a teacher. To bring new worlds to my student's eyes. To make them ... more...

Student Credit Cards 101
If youre a college student, you probably already have a credit card. If not, you may have plans to get one or more soon. So why should you read on?Because financial debt is one of the main reasons that many students end up dropping out of college.Because your college years can be some of your most ... more...

Reducing Debt Before It's Too Late - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Creeping Debt
Reducing debt usually isn't a high priority for people until they have already gotten into trouble with overspending. Using a few basic guidelines, and debt calculations, can help you see when your debt load is getting into the danger zone.Budgeting GuidelinesCreditors use budgeting guidelines when ... more...

How to Find a Cheap Debt Consolidation Loan
If you're shopping around for a cheap debt consolidation loan, then you're going to want to try to find the one that has the lowest interest rate that you can get. The interest that you pay will depend largely on the collateral that you can offer to secure your cheap debt consolidation loan, as ... more...

Budget Planning - It's Elementary My Dear Watson
Does it feel like you have to be Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery behind balancing your personal budget? Are you living a mysterious thriller where your realization of "financial independence and security" is a vicious repeating cycle of debt? Dont be afraid...Somehow youve ended up lost ... more...

How to Build A Successful Business?
Starting a business and becoming successful is often part of the American Dream. But there is a difference between starting a business and building a successful business. Many businesses fail within the first few years of existence due to the lack of planning for the long-term. There is not enough ... more...

Finding the Best Secured Loan for Your Money
If you're looking for a secured loan, there are several options available to you. Most banks and finance companies will issue a secured loan to people with good or bad credit since the loan is secured, there is a much lower chance of them losing their money if the borrower is unable to repay the ... more...

Determining Whether You Need a Loan
Sometimes it can seem like life is getting out of hand, and you might need some extra money to get through it... at other times, though, you might find that your need for additional funds is motivated more by want than need.In many cases there is nothing wrong with this discrepancy, but in those ... more...

Credit Card Late Charges And How To Avoid Them
It is simply getting ridiculous the charges credit card companies are imposing on consumers who are late making payments. Yes, creditors have a legal right to do what they are doing, however ethically speaking that is certainly open to debate! Let's look at some ways you can avoid costly credit ... more...