A Cease and Desist Letter Can Keep Debt Collectors From Contacting You

Are you sick of debt collectors calling you at all times of the day and night? It can be very stressful to have to deal with these harassing phone calls. Would you like to cease these debt collectors from calling you ever again? A cease and desist letter [ ]... Read More >>

The Top Ten Actions That Can Hurt Your Credit Score

In a nutshell, your credit score represents your financial grade so to talk. It basically shows how well you have managed your credit. This magic number is how creditors and lenders decide if you're worthy to receive credit or a loan.  Here is a list [ ]... Read More >>

Many Credit Card Companies Now Offering To Cut Credit Card Balances

According to the NY Times, many credit card companies are now willing to settle with card holders over delinquent balances. As the economy sinks deeper and deeper into financial woe, credit card companies would prefer get what they have the ability to [ ]... Read More >>

Eliminate Your Debt Faster With Debt Stacking

You pay the minimum on your credit cards and it still seems like you'll be paying on them forever. You feel like a sinking ship. It seems more you try to pay on your credit cards and debts the more interest and late fees the creditors tack on. This can [ ]... Read More >>

The 6 Worst Things To Have Appear On Your Credit Report

Everyone at some point has made a mistake when it comes to their credit. Whether it was intentional or accidental, some mistakes are so detrimental you would never want them to appear on your credit report.  Future creditors and lenders use your credit [ ]... Read More >>

Getting The Best Mortgage Loan May Be One Mouse Click Away

If you are getting ready to buy a home then you are certainly shopping for a mortgage from a variety of different lenders. This is important because when you have more than one mortgage quote you can compare the different lenders and find the one that's [ ]... Read More >>

How To Cut Credit Card Debt Once And For All

Statistically talking many Americans have too much credit card debt and its only getting worse in our current economy. The truth is we spend what we don't have and the easy thing to do when we are in a bind is to whip out the credit card, right? So how [ ]... Read More >>

Watch Out for Unauthorized Charges From iTunes

A MyFox New York story that was posted last year warned about fraudulent credit card and check card charges that appear to be from iTunes. Apparently many people are still falling victim to this scam. The first signs of the fraud include charges or pending [ ]... Read More >>

Some Creditors Are Hiding the True Cost of Credit

Credit card issuers are now required to include credit card repayment time and cost on the front of your billing statement, but they might be trying to skirt that new requirement. Credit card issuers are now required to give a minimum payment warning [ ]... Read More >>

Using A Payday Advance Loan Wisely: A Case Study

You came up short on the rent this month and have been seeing those tv ads about payday loans. Sounds easy enough, right? Well if you're  thinking about taking out a payday advance loan here's a real life case study that may help you avoid the common [ ]... Read More >>

Sub-prime Home Loans Could Help Those With Bad Credit

You have just seen the home of your dreams but you've had credit problems. The ability to find home loans with bad credit can be difficult but not impossible. Previous to 1990 if you did not qualify for a FHA or VA home mortgage it was very hard to [ ]... Read More >>

Smart Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund

An income tax refund can never come at a bad time. The only hard thing about getting free money is deciding how to spend it. You could always blow it on some gadget you’ll forget about in a month. Or, you can spend your tax refund on something that'll [ ]... Read More >>

The Statute of Limitations On Debt Can Help Debtors Avoid Paying Creditors

Many people in debt can attest to the fact that they get countless calls and letters from collectors looking for money. Your debt can get tossed around from one collector to another. So when does the cycle ever stop? Debts have a statute of limitations [ ]... Read More >>

Ten Step Guide To Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home can be very exciting and perhaps even overwhelming. There are many things you need to know before you take the plunge of homeownership. Buying a home will depend on real estate laws and customs where you're located but there are [ ]... Read More >>

How To Make Sure You Get The Best Auto Loan

Lets face it. Everyone needs transportation and not everyone can pay for a vehicle outright. Many cant even afford a monthly automobile note. But everyone at some point in their life has to make the tough decision of getting a car loan. Pick the wrong [ ]... Read More >>