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 >>

Getting The Best Student Consolidation Loan After Graduation

In American society, as well as many others, a college education is one of the cornerstones of moving from childhood to adulthood. Many of us even continue our higher education well into adulthood. A college education is deemed valuable as it provides [ ]... Read More >>

How To Pick The Best Debt Negotiation Company

If you are in debt then you might have looked into trying to consolidate your debt. You might have even thought about trying to negotiate your debt down to a lower balance. Fortunately, there are lots of companies that can help you negotiate your debt [ ]... Read More >>

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 >>

Understanding Your Credit Card Rate And How It Affects Choosing A Credit Card

The credit card rate is the most publicized thing in the world of credit cards. A lot of people just compare the credit card rate of various credit cards and just go for the one that is offering the lowest credit card rate (Annual Percentage Rate or APR [ ]... Read More >>

What To Look For If Your Credit Card Application Gets Rejected

So you've applied for a credit card and have been waiting and waiting only to hear your application has been rejected. Your first thought is it must be my credit. This is possible but there are other reasons that you might not have thought of. Let’s [ ]... 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 >>

An Easy Self Help Guide To Credit Repair

In this day's world, having good credit is an important aspect for most people's financial lives. A good credit score can open the door for many things such as a home, a car and even a job in some cases. Good credit can also mean the difference between [ ]... 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 >>

Debt-Proof Living: The Complete Guide to Living Financially Free

There are plenty of heavily pedigreed personal-finance experts dishing out good advice, but not many who know what it’s like to have to eat ramen all month to make a automobile payment. On the other hand, there’s Mary Hunt, a recovered [ ]... 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 >>

Tips On How To Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit

Renting an apartment or home can be tough if you've bad credit. Most landlords and apartment complexes will check your credit to decide whether or not you are a good candidate to rent to. Different landlords have different credit requirements. Some might [ ]... Read More >>

Can Bad Credit Affect Getting A Home Equity Line Of Credit?

Bad credit can increase the difficulty that a homeowner encounters when seeking a home equity line of credit. Bad credit can be the reason for a poor credit score. What is a credit score? The credit score varies between the values of 300 and 850. [ ]... Read More >>

Bankruptcy Versus Credit Card Debt Settlement: Whats The Right Choice?

If you, like many others, use your credit card to purchase any and everything you want, then you might find yourself with tons of credit card debt and no way to dig yourself out of your financial hole. Many people that get credit cards spend way above [ ]... Read More >>

Resources from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) offers free and paid resources for consumers dealing with debt, credit issues, and foreclosure. Keys to Homeownership, $15.95, discusses the home buying and paying your mortgage. Better Fortunes, $15.95, [ ]... Read More >>