New Year?s Resolutions for the Credit Crisis

“Finish each day and be done with it,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson. “You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in ... institutions on mergers and acquisitions. The credit crisis exposed a major fault in short-term– ... when they couldn’t get any more credit lines. In November, banks afraid of a repeat performance of those [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 10:02:00

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Consolidating Your Debt May Help You In A Tough Economy

by John Brennan The present difficult economy affects each of us differently ... . If you simultaneously have an auto loan, credit card loan, home mortgage and other lines of credit at retail ... of credit have been extended, debt consolidation can help the individual get their life and finances back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 08:15:18

Baby Boomers - 6 ways to retire comfortably

Baby Boomers - 6 ways to retire comfortably by Matt Hellstrom Lately I’ve seen an ad on TV where people are carrying around a big orange number ... sum, or just have the money available as a line of credit. 2. You could get a job. Maybe all you’ll [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:41:13

Following Grueling Financial Times You Can Re-establish Your Credit

September 29, 2009 | By Kevin Lynch In Blogging | by Kevin LynchRebuilding credit after a time of monetary hardships, insolvency, repossessions or other monetary damage that blemishes any credit report can be frightening and baffling. For most people these are times of awful pressure. But times change and situations change so don’t let the liberation than comes when the income and cash get back in line be overshadowed by the problems left on the credit report. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:00:00

Out-of Work Stress

I’ve been getting a lot of letters from people asking how to cope with job loss. HB wrote: My husband was just downsized out of his job ... severance pay. We do not have any savings to speak of but have money available on a line of credit and do not owe on credit cards. We own our own home. I want to plan around the scenario that he may [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 18:07:44

Out-of Work Stress

I’ve been getting a lot of letters from people asking how to cope with job loss. HB wrote: My husband was just downsized out of his job ... severance pay. We do not have any savings to speak of but have money available on a line of credit and do not owe on credit cards. We own our own home. I want to plan around the scenario that he may [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 18:07:44

My Husband is Going Back to School

For the last couple years, my husband has been thinking about going back to school ... using a home equity line of credit. However, we need to consider getting a student loan. Taking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:15:58

Solve Your Money Issues

There’s a saying that goes “you’ll get out of it what you put into it” ... I’ve learned from the quiz. Debt consolidation is when you consolidate multiple credit lines into one low interest loan or credit card - it typically involves a debt consolidation loan, but could [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 20:34:00

Do You Have Interest In "NO INTEREST"?

CarCareONE It's the solution to the question "Where do I get the money to fix my car? ... *No annual fee *Optional debt cancellation Keep your vehicle in tip-top shape with the CarCareONE card ... " CarCareONE is a credit card with a line of credit that is used just for your car. Now you don't [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 18:02:14

Get Skinspired

Get Skinspired Cosmedix at Inspired Skincare San Francisco (Photo Credit: inspiredskincare.com). ... , Kristin features the Cosmedix line, and she offers a range of services that sound good enough to eat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:54:14

30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls Below 5%

Just when you thought mortgage rates couldn’t get any lower, they did ... guides on how much you should spend on a home and the basics of home equity loans and lines ... their credit might not be up to par, but they might lack sufficient home equity. The “underwater” problem [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:49:00

Home Equity Financing Options - Should You Get a Home Equity Loan?

div style=’float: right; width: 100px; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; background-color: #FFFFCC;’font size=1font color=’#cc0000′bTip! ... for consolidating or eliminating high interest credit card debts. This way, you are able to pay off ... access to emergency cash may opt for an equity line of credit. However, if you are not interested [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:30:50

Beating Collectors With Credit Repair

You may encounter a reasonable, mild mannered collector someday, but do not hold your breath. Collectors are trained to be emotionally effective. This means aggressive. They will keep you on the phone as long as they can in an attempt to bend your will to theirs. Their goal is to get money out of you, whatever it takes. Unfortunately, in their effort to dominate, they often step over the line of legality, and hence arises the need for credit repair techniques to neutralize their wayward conduct. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 15:17:42

Lululemon Sets Goal to Bait Us with Booze and Yoga for Niagara Falls Warehouse Sale

Boy it’s cold out there! Sure makes you want to stand outside in a line for hours, doesn’t it!? ... a credit card? If you’re planning to head out there, want our advice? Get some free yoga and booze…leave [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:11:26

Refinancing vs Line of Credit

Refinancing vs line of credit are two popular options you have when deciding the best way to take equity out of your home. Sometimes it makes sense to establish a line of credit. But in other situations it’s better to get a cash back refinance mortgage loan. You can find out which loan is best for your situation by doing some simple math [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 03:29:21

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