7 Don’ts for Fiscal Freshmen
( This is a guest article by Jack Busch* ) As a student, your financial picture is a bit unique. You have few assets and few hours to devote to a job, thus little income. You have little credit history (good or bad) but some limited access to revolving credit and other loans. Because of this, the years between matriculation and graduation are somewhat of a testing ground for your creditworthiness. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-23 08:59:15
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Advice For Debt Consolidation
Many people have used and enjoyed the services of debt consolidation companies because of their amazing ability to manage bad credit or other debts ... a good debt consolidation company won’t be too hard. You can enhance your bad credit status ... results from owning more than two credit cards. The advantages of debt consolidation are enormous [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 18:00:17
Rainbow Loans
The worldwide economic meltdown has affected almost every sector in the global economy ... /If you need a car loan, Rainbow is there to help. Whether you have bad credit or good credit ... as simple as a href=”http://www.rainbowgrp.co.uk/loans/Default.aspx”car finance/a is now a Herculean [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:07:05
Online Payday Loan
Many of us are suffering financially, especially of today's economic crisis and sometimes we run out of budget and don't have enough cash until ... if your are qualified for payday loan because of your credit history? Don't worry about your bad or good credit ... information. You will really amazed at how quickly your payday loan application will be [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 17:25:13
Membership Has Fewer Rewards
For credit card-carrying Americans, the latest news from the economic crisis is good, then bad, then good again ... they had to, since credit card companies raised their interest rates even as personal income ... . Credit card and collections companies have started to accept that many Americans are flat broke [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:00:18
Credit Repair Help - It’s Not As Hard As You Think!
by Mark Alison People are in debt. Living in this world with bad credit can be difficult ... of your credit cards, be sure to pay off and close the accounts. Credit history is important ... s a good idea to join a credit union as well. They offer a better chance of giving you a consolidation [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 14:47:19
Credit Problems?
Have you ever really sat back and thought about what happens in the back round while you go on with your life ... of experience in credit repair, Ovation will treat you like it is their very own problem ... you live it. One of the those items that constantly over shadows you is your credit report. Good, bad [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 03:50:00
Got Car Loan?
In a perfect world, people have no money problems; jobs never get pink-slipped; great credit is possessed by all; ... have thought about it, but people with bad credit need to buy cars too - just like people with good credit. Cars get wrecked. Sometimes they cost more to repair than their worth. Sometimes, they just die [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:18:18
Fast Way to be Free from Debts
.fullpost{display:inline;}Debts are the consequences for people who often take loans as the solution to completing the needs such as cash flows, ... game. No matter if you have good or bad credit record, the debt counseling from this website ... service from companies that offering debt free service such as debt consolidation, you should ask [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 17:25:00
Photo of Hudson River plane crash takes down TwitPic
The rapid-fire spread of a close-up photo of the US Airways plane that crashed in the Hudson River Thursday resulted in the service that hosted the ... to post pictures to Twitter, saw its servers get overloaded. Click image for larger version.(Credit ... ) not a good feeling because it's bad news," Everett said. He also said that he's got additional [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:39:54
Debt Relief Services
We’ve spent a bit of time here talking about various ways to prepare your finances, in both good times and bad ... , including a great FAQ on credit card debt consolidation and other debt consolidation programs ... and credit card consolidation. There is enough information to really help you understand the process [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 03:59:06
CR Retirement Survey: Planning ahead may be just as risky as rewarding
The Press - January 12, 2009 In the wake of big investment losses, ... on entertainment. About one-third have cut their credit card use and spent less on groceries and household goods. “When bad investments happen to good people, they have to work harder to slash debt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 22:42:30
Credit Default Swaps and Moral Hazard
In the insurance business, "moral hazard" is famously a problem ... when an Insurance Company had imprudently set up shop in the city."Help me out here if I'm wrong, but don't credit ... mortgage business) could be either bad or good for the economy, in that it could send signals [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 02:12:00
Debt Counselors of America - What I Learned
In 1994 I decided I would start a non-profit charity to help find good solutions for bad debt problems, ... was named something with credit counseling in it. I figured that I did not want to counsel people about credit, but about debt, so Debt Counselors of America seemed like a much more logical name. And that’ [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 03:48:48
Need help with your Bad Credit?
We worry about the high inflation rate.. With everything is increasing it's prices,, ... to that. There are companies who offer creditors to Repair Credit. It is a good idea for people who needs have a clean ... out there will offer you Credit Repair Services.. So you can have a peace of mind and be stress free.. [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 02:32:17
Easy Car Loans on the Internet
Hanging out with Aaron can give you a lot of insight into redneck rationale ... good credit. He found a web site where he can get a bad credit car loan with no credit check [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:35:56
Acronyms to watch for: Roubini supports Hillary's HOLC, not RTC/RFC solutions to financial crisis
Here’s a litmus test for whatever Congress comes up with as they huddle with the finance boiz over the weekend: HOLC good, RTC/RFC bad ... , credit cards, auto loans and student loans) while their assets (values of their homes and stocks [more...]
Date: 2008-09-20 19:22:53
American Idol 8 Premieres On FOX
The stock market is down. Home prices are plummeting. Layoffs are hitting hard ... 5. One thing that won’t be changing is that viewers can expect plenty of both good and bad singers ... out SirLInksALot: American Idol. Photo Credit: FOX ShareThis Related posts:American Idol 7 Premieres [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 15:00:21
by Joel S. Hirschhorn featured writerDandelion Saladwww.foavc.org January 7, 2009When I was young talk about millions of dollars impressed me ... that they control the fate of the American economy.It is far too easy to blame in bad times or thank in good times ... . They got suckered into using easy credit. True, in many cases, they acted on incorrect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 12:40:07
Looking for Professional Credit Repair?
Let me ask you, how bad is your credit report? How frustrating it is when you try to purchase something like a car, ... , I have good news because Ovation is specifically designed to help you with your debt problems ... to your credit report issues. Need credit repair? Don't hesitate to visit www.ovationcredit.com and ask [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 17:31:34
Don’t Pay Off Bad Credit
Step three in the “Should I Buy a House Now” series is somewhat of a sidetrack ... your bills on time, that you have good credit. Paying your bills on time only accounts for 30% to 35 ... towards housing payments. Step 3) Start Improving Your Credit Rating This can take a long time [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 17:02:59
First Look: A&E’s THE BEAST Review
After the success of The Cleaner, A&E will premiere its new original series, THE BEAST, tonight, ... t know about it). It’s the perfect balance between is he good or is he bad, and I think some of the credit is due [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:09:30
Mortgage rates slide under 5%
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate loans fell across the country for the week ended Thursday to an average of 4 ... Altman, a partner with WestCal Mortgage Corp. in Orange, said homebuyers with good credit and a 20% down ... brokers; could lay off 100 Bad bank assets must be dealt with, Fed chief says O.C. distressed homes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 22:02:07
Links 1/11/08
Ants 'get aggressive with cheats' BBC U.S. Rejected Aid for Israeli Raid on Iranian Nuclear Site New York Times. I have said so many bad things about the Bush crowd that I must give Bush credit for a good decision, particularly one I would not have expected him to make. Obama Raises Estimate of Job Creation [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 08:49:39
Eliminate Debt
Most people,at some point of time in their lives are affected by debt and then lead a dejected and totally unhappy life ... in the web site.The web site also provides you information on how bad a credit card debt ... .It is very important that one finds a good debt consolidation service to eliminate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 22:44:46
Housing Good News
December 12, 2008 Here’s a piece of good news about the foreclosure mess and the overall bad housing market ... will struggle when the adustable rate (ARM) adjusts in the future. . Further good news on the credit card front – Another friend of mine fell 2 months behind on credit card payments. He had a 5 to 15 year [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 01:52:23
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO INVEST IN A HIGH RISK LOAN FOR 28.75 % IF YOU KNEW THE PERSON HAD A GOOD JOB?
We have over 80,000 a year as well as we have a bad credit rating since of a illness emanate as well as a small not so intelligent choices. We have been perplexing to get a loan to compensate off all upon a credit (less than 7000.00) not counting a automobile loan (up in FEB 07) as well as a residence (we owe110,000 as well as it is value 135,000, though can’t get a home equity loan in TX b/c of a refiance usually 80% law.) We can means a remuneration of up to 475.00 a month. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 00:45:13
Bad Credit Repair Industry in the Recession
September 6, 2009 | By Shantel Buatone In Finance | by Ryan ParkerWe all know that the economy isn’t in good health now. Compared to just a few years ago, we are definitely in a rut. Latest figures from the department of statistics indicate that just over 2 million people have lost their jobs this year due to the economic slow down. Leading trend companies have suggested that another 4 million jobs will be lost before any meaningful improvement in the economy will show up. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-06 17:46:58
Making a list, checking it twice…
Ah, I do love making resolutions. I generally revise them on a monthly basis – goals are good! – but here's a snippet of what I'm plotting for 2009 ... some more friends who enjoy playing board games. 7. Part ways with the credit card, for good. Learn to love ... the fact that this resolution is already off to a bad start. 11. Catch up the number of [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 14:26:51
Is It A Good Or Bad Thing That So Many Companies Are Going Out Of Business?
What exactly will 2009 bring us in terms of businesses closing down for good? ... $2.56 trillion in consumer debt, with the average household’s credit card debt amounting to $8,565 ... filing for bankruptcy or are already in it, so we won’t know if some of them make [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 14:00:00
Friday Stories: Hero Pilot, Bad Birds & A-Rod
Stories I’m watching this Friday: Everyone lives, the pilot averted disaster by ditching in the river, and ordinary humans acted like heros ... American help in the oil business Peru must not have a great credit score MarketWatch: 6 brutal facts you need to realize about your retirement Good for you, bad for phone companies: possible cell phone [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 03:49:36
Rebuild your nest egg - 17 moves to secure your future now
Consumer Reports - January 2009 When bad investments happen to good people, there's only one thing to do short of weeping: Turn to Plan B ... and household goods. About 20 percent have paid off most or all of their credit-card debt ... and making choices we'd hoped to avoid. We might have to work harder to slash debt, cut spending [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 22:42:30
How to Replace Bad Financial Habits With Good Ones
This is a guest post from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. His first book, The Power of Less, was recently published by Hyperion ... situation? Some ideas: Impulse spending. Overuse of credit cards or other debt. Spending without tracking ... stem from our financial habits. Bad financial habits lead to overspending, too much debt, a house [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:00:09
Review: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
The good Activities are varied and fun The characters, especially Julien, are funny Forgiving controls Multiplayer mini golf is quite awesome Good replay value The bad ... an honest lion away from a flying fox, so don't even try. (Credit: GameSpot) The story in Madagascar [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:31:01
Review: Sonic Unleashed (Wii version)
The good Exciting hedgehog stages Tight controls Impressive visuals The bad Too many werehog ... more speed. (Credit: GameSpot) The story begins with Dr Eggman shooting the world with a giant ray gun [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:01:01
Making a Plan to Get Out of Debt
by Ray Lam Debt elimination sounds so good to people with financial problems but can also seem like a unattainable dream ... bankruptcy debt discharge may not completely legally eliminate debt leaving you will a bad credit ... consolidation loan. Although debt consolidations do not erase the debt, they will eliminate credit card debt [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 07:20:28
Good Idea, Bad Execution
I’m sure everybody has done this at least once. You come up with this great idea to save money and then realize later that it either didn’t save ... Credit Card Debt. Sometimes you get an offer that will allow you to transfer previous balances ... to the letter. You also have to watch your credit card statements like a hawk to make sure that everything [more...]
Date: 2008-06-16 14:33:08
Host Unlimited Bandwith - The Good And The Bad
It seems that almost everyone you come across has their own web page ... wishing to conduct business on line, you should think about such things as shopping carts, credit card ... on the web, you should seek advice from someone technically competent to guide you on what’s needed to effect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:28:07
Could the credit crunch be good for startups?
This morning Nortel filed Chapter 11 and on first look this might seem like a bad thing ... the ship. Since 2005 the company has lost almost $3.5 billion and now has $4.5 billion in debt ... without regard to whether or not their solutions are a) profitable, b) sustainable and c) innovative [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 15:38:34
Ads actually make TV more enjoyable: study
The ad industry has long felt besieged by DVR technology, ... by commercials, regardless of whether the ads were good or bad. "Watching a single program without ... in its comprehensive report on the study. "Adding a commercial eliminated this plunge." Photo credit: spike55151 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:11:09
Bank Loan Stats: The Good, The Bad & ........
The Federal Reserve's survey of loan quality for U.S. commercial banks is in. Bottom line, it's still all about residential housing delinquencies and charge-offs, which remain ugly and are killing the banks. Surprisingly to some, credit card delinquencies and losses are holding up reasonably well, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 02:12:16
Allied Irish: Too Good to Be True?
Allied Irish Banks PLC (AIB) is Ireland’s largest bank, and in the last two years the company’s shares have been on a relentless march downwards ... has faltered in the global credit crisis. However, as bad as the stock performance has been, AIB still looks ... on equity ((ROE)) of over 15% year after year, with its most recent reporting being over 20 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:06:31
Review: Sonic Unleashed
Review%3A%20Sonic%20Unleashed The goodLooks good The bad Monotonous combat Imprecise platforming Inept camera restricts your view Tons of ... Sonic Unleashed. Using stretchy arms in combat isn't as cool as it sounds. (Credit: GameSpot [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:01:01
This week's Carnival & Jokey Joke roundup!
I wrote up this round up (trying saying that 5 times fast!) ... great with figures! (ba-dum-ching)Good? Bad? Couldn't care less? Okay okay, on to the carnivals ... . hosted by The Fraud Files.Carnival of Debt Reduction #169 - hosted by Ask Mr. Credit Card.Carnival [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 12:02:00
All About "Free" Money Making Seminars
Here's an excerpt from the book The Frugal Millionaires: 70 millionaires anonymously share their ideas about money to help each other and you ... and food, and, possibly, airfare, lodging, rental car, credit counseling fees and a psychotherapist bill. These types of marketing vehicles aren’t 100% bad if you can separate out the bits of good info [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 16:54:20
5 Fixes for Financial Woes Get Out of Debt Fast
This year we are not in a good shape when we talk about financial status. We expect too much of our farm crop ... and every debt. Include the debtor’s name, the amount of the debt, the interest rate, and the minimum ... . Put “bad” debts, such as unpaid high-interest credit card balances and payday loans – cash loans [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 04:04:12
What’s Good, BadNews?
What's Good 2009 and already were starting off to a bad note, or are we just picking up where we left off? ... finally going to get our damn credit? 24. What the hell is this??? 25. I saved my last question [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:37:14
UPDATED: Senate buys into the Wall Street buy out… Obama: John Q Public too stupid to know what’s good for country… George Soros says buy out won’t fix credit problem
Putting increasing pressure on the House “no” voters to fall in line, the Senate voted (74-25) overwhelmingly in favor of a $700 bil government purchase of bad debt from Wall Street … with lots ... y of Treasury’s decisions (but only via “consultation and recommendations…), and sundry other details [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 02:59:48
Great Creepy CRM video
I found this brilliant CRM video on Michael Seaton’s blog “The Client Side” and thought it was too good not to re-post ... . The problem is that its not all make-belief. Credit card companies, grocery food chains ... by this video. Smart technology doesn’t make a company bad, bad people do. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 03:28:05
Show me the money
A good friend and entrepreneur was chatting with me on her phone, while in the post office checking her mail ... . She also includes information on how to make a payment online with a credit card. On the due date ... . A recent study found that businesses wrote off $152.5 billion in bad debt in 2007, based on IRS [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 13:24:04
