Certifiably Weak

Congress took a small step this summer to try to prevent students from taking on unnecessary private loan debt ... out the advice of their financial aid administrators before taking on expensive private student loan debt ... the lives of their loans. Unfortunately, direct-to-consumer private loan providers lobbied [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 20:25:06

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Rule of Thumb For Reasonable Housing Costs?

In an earlier post on motivating myself to work harder, I had thrown out a piece of “common” financial advice: ... from a mortgage calculator. The “other debt” is the sum of your other recurring monthly liabilities - car loans, credit card balances, student loan payments. There are usually two lender ratios [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 13:58:59

Beware of Debt Reduction Advice

In a recessionary period like the one we are experiencing today there is a natural increase in personal financial turmoil ... associated with servicing such debt at very high interest rates, in particular credit card debt ... , the victim’s debt has actually grown. The credit card company has written off the debt resulting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 11:00:20

Debt Consolidation

Are you struggling to run your run because of financial problems?? ... . Instead of involving themselves involved in Debt Consolidation, they act as referral services to good ... a stressed life.Biggest cat advices these kind of people to take up debt consolidation plans. Debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:51:06

Confessions of a Shopaholic Trailer

Rebecca Bloomwood is a sweet and charming New York City girl who has a tiny, little problem that is rapidly turning into a big problem: shes hopelessly addicted to shopping and drowning in a sea of debt. While Rebecca has dreams ... a job as an advice columnist for a new financial magazine published by the same company. Overnight [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:01:30

Intensive care for your finances

Closed Green Door to Intensive Care UnitThe new financial climateLiving within your means and repaying some debt is going to be a difficult action to ... about debt, go and see your local Citizens Advice Bureau and ask to see one of their debt ... with a possible problem. Next look at the cards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 10:25:00

Practical financial advice for the new year

Despite the fact most Illinoisans attention has been diverted towards the Governor's possible impeachment, ... also consider in facing the budget crisis:  Live within your means. Pay off debts ... with a dragging economy, possible layoffs, pay cuts, and rough financial times -- cutting into the state's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:52:48

A call for “action” again

Recession places pressure on those trying to helpIt is only a year since I revealed the dire financial circumstances that were being faced by the ... hard pressed in South Shields needing help and assistance with various benefit claims and debt advice ... will be lost, more families will sink into the despairs of debt, and the demands for help will [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:02:11

How Saving has Enabled Us

“Save your money, and one day it will save you” -old African proverb Moneymonk shared the above in her Friday quote post last week ... pretty much debt free, with the exception of our home mortgage and credit card balances, which are paid ... Finance, check back every Wednesday for a new segment. This is not financial advice. Please consult [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:38:00

Financial Advice for the Current Market Conditions

I have a special attachment to Saturday Night Live, since it debuted the same year I was born ... t get these numbers to add up Husband: Like we’re never going to get out of this hole. Wife: Credit card debt ... could use it. Wife: We’ve tried debt consolidation companies. Husband: We’ve even taken out loans [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 06:30:09

Finding Debt Redemption

Dave Ramsey, the high-octane money-management guru, radio host and author of "Financial Peace," tours the country counseling Americans on something he knows all too well: debt. His advice came in harsh but helpful words. Click here for the full story. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:06:04

Blogs Cover Possibility of Higher Rates

A: Readers of UD know by now my thoughts on the long end of the treasury curve; my expectations for a multi-year rise of longer term yields ... discussed here is investment advice. As always, talk to your financial planner before making any ... for Chinese exports. China holds a large amount of US treasuries, in essence, funding our debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 15:14:17

Dicing With Debt

Dicing With Debt Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category:Debt Relief Britons are taking on record levels of mortgage and credit card debt, with figures released last year showing that UK personal debts far out weigh that of our European neighbours. For those in need of help with financial problems then the Citizens Advice Bureau [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:42:47

Bad Financial Advice: Why Paying Cash Isn't The Deal You Think It Is

There is no bromide more popular in personal finance than "just pay cash". The self-proclaimed financial guru Dave Ramsey, for example, even has a slick slogan, "debt is dumb". But is it true? Let's take the example of paying cash for a $10,000 car (because the other [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:44:57

Financial Planning Advice From Jeremy Gillman-Wells

Two weeks ago, I interviewed Jeremy Gillman-Wells ... credit card debt as soon as possible - the interest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:43:15

Scotiabank offers some finacial advice for Canadians

These are some of the items that Scotiabank has offered to Canadians in order to improve their financial situation ... such as higher rate department store and other credit cards. Inform yourself about interest rates and options ... have a financial plan, now is the time to get one that emphasizes debt management and map out your short [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 09:57:00

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

Advice to Pres. Obama #1: An Actuary's Impractical Perspective

The suggestion was made to Oil Drum staff that some of us might want to write recommendations relating to President Obama's energy policy ... our financial problems behind us. This is a tough one. There is vastly more debt in the world than can ever ... . A fractional reserve banking system requires continued growth, in order to pay back all of the debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:42:43

Don’t Forget - Today You Can Get Free Advice From Kiplinger and the NAPFA

Kiplinger is parterning with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors for an event called Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Days ... your questions. From saving for retirement, paying off debt, or even estate planning, they are there to help.  There are two ways to have your question answered. You can simply submit a question online [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:48:59

Free Debt Elimination Quote For Debt Relief

Amazon.de Widgets The important advice many financial experts are giving out is for people in debt to get help before it’s too late, even if your debts have spiraled out of control then there are always options available to you which you may not be aware of. Debt Counseling is one of these outlets that can help you manage your debts but also can be offered by lenders to make sure the debtor and lender are kept informed of each other’s situation and standpoint.Some lenders may assume the worst [more...]

Date: 2009-09-10 07:19:05

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