Financial Freedom over 7 Levels

Financial Freedom over 7 Levels By Stephen Chua • January 15, ... which of the seven levels suit you. 1) Enough money to pay off every single red cent owed ... at least half to charity every year and still live debt free. 5) Have enough money to create [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:29:34

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Select the Best Refinance Lender to Save Money

Replacing, refunding or repaying any new equity or debt or a combination of both is referred to as refinancing ... things that you must know while you approach best refinance lenders are: 1. Objective for mortgage refinance - Consolidation of bills or debts, to pay off your mortgage loan faster, lowering the hoemploy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 06:03:30

Paying off debt

I wish it wasn’t like this but money has a lot to do with simple living ... the life you want. Back in my spending days, credit card debt and a mortgage were normal parts [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 06:38:00

Are You Experiencing Credit Card Woes?

With rising expenses all around, millions of American households are faced with the realization that they owe more than they can pay.  No matter who you owe money to, whether it be store or credit card debt, medical bills ... of your debt in credit or medical bills, not student loans? You can allot $125-$200 a month towards [more...]

Date: 2008-08-23 04:03:15

Money Hacks Carnival #39

Looks like another another miscue in the Carnival Land ... for your participation. carnival Photo by Meagen via Flickr Credit and Debt Five Ways to Help You Quickly Eliminate Credit Card Debt posted at CreditShout. Should You Pay a Debt Consolidation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 03:25:15

Olympic Village Boondoggle: "It’s Your Money, So It Pays To Pay Attention"*

.Numbers?You want stinkin' numbers on the potential cost of the boondoggle?Miro Cernetig, perhaps with the assistance of a mole or two at 12th and Cambie, has 'em.And here ... carrying the Olympic Village debt longer than the original business plan.I’ll give the project [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:20:00

Home Equity second mortage Loans - Good For Building

Homeowners sometimes find that after they have moved into their dream home, ... mortgage. This extra money you take out against the home can be used to pay off credit card debt, medical ... as a way to improve the atmosphere of the home. Others will use it to consolidate their bills [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 07:53:00

Goldman Sachs and UBS Executives Will Forgo Bonuses

One of my concerns about the original bailout bill was that the money paid to financial institutions would be used to pay for outsized executive ... that it is alright to refuse payment for horrible financial results and I hope more banks follow suit. Thanks ... Money Be Used to Forgive Credit Card Debt?: ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:41:38

Should I Declare Bankruptcy?

One of our readers, Alicia, asked: I have one Credit Card debt with a balance of $15,000 can not pay the Min amount they want like 3, ... then to have to file Bankruptcy and they get no money it’s all i can sent (not only Debt i have) should ... of my debt within the next 5 - 7 years? There are two reasons for the 5-7 year question. The first [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 13:59:48

There's always money in parking meters

And Morgan Stanley wants it. The city of Chicago is on the cusp of signing a contract to let a Morgan Stanley-backed consortium collect money from ... percentage went into a reserve fund, and a fair chunk went to pay down municipal debt. The other ... . The city, which has been on something of a privatization tear, having auctioned off Midway Airport [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 18:48:06

Money money money

I’ve been thinking about posting a little bloggy on money, mainly on budgeting, and thought January is a good time to think about our budgets, debt, ... into specific measurable goals such as exactly how much you’ll pay a month to erase the debt ... , to leave your comments with any advice or thoughts to add! Photobucket Let’s talk about debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 06:04:46

Hillary Clinton, Charity Case

Hillary Clinton, Charity Case Abe Greenwald - 01.05.2009 - 8:12 AM Charity concerts used to be organized to raise money for starving children ... attendees paying $1000 and up. Hillary’s failed presidential campaign is still in debt to the tune ... Clinton’s candidacy, with its familial privilege, its personal financing, and its final high-profile [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:12:44

AIG (AIG): Recycling Debt Without Paying Anyone Back

AIG is ready to repay the Fed $40 billion. The money will come from preferred shares it raised with backing from Treasury ... has funded. Banks may still face substantial write-offs from consumer debt and their exposure to mortgage ... the value of their own loans. The only answer???more money. Cure the default by risking another one down [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 11:01:31

Money Saving Tip: Check Your Account Statements

Photo courtesy of GoldenEel The other night on the way home I caught a bit of The Clark Howard radio show ... (probably after they sold the debt for pennies on the dollar) and contacted him to work ... to pay the debt off in full.  He faithfully sent along his payments for $500 each month, and at the end [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 11:00:42

Secured Debts - Why Your House Mortgage Must Not Be Overlooked

A simplify definition of debts are money due or own to people under an express agreement to repay ... of the property, and is based on the principle that if you fail to pay or default on your payment ... is to be avoided whenever possible. When that happens, you also lose all the payment that you have already [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:26:29

Hepzibah Tales

Talking about money management and budgets is not something I enjoy. I’d rather discuss dismemberment, or the landscape of Idaho ... of the condo, plus some child-related debt. I did pay off all my credit cards, from the home equity ... , Georgia called Hepzibah. In the 1930’s and 40’s, when he was growing up, it was a collection of houses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:33:40

Oy

We found out yesterday that John’s job is basically doing away with all overtime, bonuses, and basically holiday pay ... , but it was tough. I am stressing myself into an ulcer over how we can get debt paid off and still have money ... ). We are shopping for cheaper car insurance. No more eating out, buying things just because [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:56:43

The Reverse Payment Prioritization Scam The Balance Transfer Scam Exploiting Ignorance: Money for Nothing Last time, ... is that debtors generally are in debt for longer periods of time and pay far more in interest payments ...   any number of incentives, including the option to transfer a balance from another card [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 03:56:11

Earn 20 Percent on Your Money - Guaranteed

GW_94 There is no quicker nor sure-fire way to improve your current financial condition than to pay off high interest debt, especially high interest credit card debt. Remember that “a penny saved is a penny earned” ... who carries about $10,000 in credit card debt, you’re probably giving away between $1,800 and $2,600 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 06:01:48

Money Monday, 1/12/09

TODAY! (she declared, boldly!) Is the first day of the rest of my life!! ... all these thousands and thousands of dollars needed to beef up the emergency fund, pay off the debts and perhaps even ... start turning my attention to the debts – because frankly, each of those I get paid off reduces how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 00:55:00

This Can't Really Be the Economy

I'm not an economist. I've never studied economics, beyond reading The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economics about a year ago ... -Paul" principle, as money from new investors is used to pay off earlier investors until the whole ... that people not only sell debt, but chop it up into little pieces, mix those pieces [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 16:38:19

Danger: Beware Of Payday Loans For Debt Consolidation

By Ozeme J Bonnette For the past two years, the economy has really taken us for a ride. The economic crisis is hurting families at all economic levels. Now it is more critical than ever to be careful with your finances. Eliminating debt requires both consistency and determination. It can be tempting to seek ways to speed up the process. Some people consider taking out a loan to pay off credit cards. Here is one money mistake that you should really avoid. For two years, the economy ha [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 19:02:40

"Crime Doesn't Pay(back)"

The Houston Press this week examined the important issue of victim restitution and discovered that:Across the entire state, 90 ... of it, or $2.3 million (see "Bad Debt").Unfortunately, reporter Chris Vogel mostly took his lead ... : "This is the problem for which no one seems to have a solution: how to make someone pay money that they don't [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 15:20:00

China: The Power Behind the $700 Billion Bailout

As Congress prepares to gift $15 billion to the three U.S. auto makers, there remains the mystery behind this year’s $8 ... . Yes, taxes will pay part of the bill. But the rest will be piled onto the national debt, which ... That Lend You Money,” which is Mr. Gao’s primary advice. One of Mr. Gao’s thoughts illuminates his take [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:48:41

China: The Power Behind the $700 Billion Bailout

As Congress prepares to gift $15 billion to the three U.S. auto makers, there remains the mystery behind this year’s $8 ... . Yes, taxes will pay part of the bill. But the rest will be piled onto the national debt, which ... That Lend You Money,” which is Mr. Gao’s primary advice. One of Mr. Gao’s thoughts illuminates his take [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 19:31:00

All because of a dog~

Dan and I both learned early in life that money does not grow on trees ... on how we are going to pay for it without long-term debt. This usually results in big plans for home ... area did much for looks but little for odor removal. To be blunt, the floor smelled awful. The whole [more...]

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

Ask the Readers: Twenty-Something Needs Help!

In general, when I share reader questions, I try to keep them as broad as possible ... is $100/month. I pay an additional $200 in debt payments to my grandfather for a loan for school ... currently, and have taken drastic steps to save money, but I never have enough to last till payday [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 19:14:53

Liquid Fantasies

Where did all the money disappear? Liquid fantasiesby Satyajit DasDecember 15, 2008In recent years, money was cheap and other assets were expensive ... of around $60 billion per annum (the difference between the rate it pays on its Renminbi debt ... such as Freddie and Fannie Mae debt, and other high [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 03:48:00

Devil In Details On MTA Tax and Spend Plan

A few figures provided by the MTA should give everyone pause about just how much money can be raised by the tolling of the Harlem River and East ... with a $469 million deficit.To begin to pay down the debt, a monthly fee of $1 per account will be instituted. This fee will be dedicated to reducing the E-ZPass debt and instituting improvements [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 15:25:00

U.S. Congressmen criticizes Pennsylvania's transportation policies

U.S. Representative John Peterson explains why we should blame poor money managment, not a lack of funds, for the dilapidated state of Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges. Rep. Peterson mentions the redirecting of funds to pay off mass transit debt and the corruption of the Turnpike Commission. He also [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 15:58:47

Deep Thought

The fact that more than two and a half million jobs were lost in 2008 proves that upper-class tax cuts are great economic policy. And thank God we took the advice of the great Alan Greenspan and didn't pay down the debt too quickly; that was always a serious risk and we sure couldn't use that money now. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:48:00

: I Could Not Get That Money:

Ok I don’t need to elaborate here again on this blog since I have shared it on my bravejournal blog already about the person who owes me money long ... and never in my wildest dream that he’ll pay me back so if only I have debt collection agencies I think [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 10:51:27

In 2009 Go Back to Basics

Hi All,  Like most hardworking Americans you probably spend a good deal of time working for your money ... % credit card.  Dump it.  If you owe money on rent-to-own appliances, pay it off. If you have back taxes ... be wishy washy, eliminate high interest debt.   4) Own your own home.  Home ownership increases [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:11:16

fix your finances, save money – step 2

Breaking through the wall. In the middle of the Olympics, I thought it would be a good idea to issue a personal finance challenge, ... to pay less for the same service. debt repayment Option 1: If you have a credit card that you’re ... 1 Otherwise, if your debt is large-ish (a few thousand and up) and you have a good credit rating, it may [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 12:00:46

October 2008: Goals Update

Goal Specific-Pay off transferred credit card balance Measurable-approximately $11K Attainable-$800 a month Realistic-That’s about what I pay every month right now for debt servicing. Timely-By January 2010 Grade: Neutral $800+ went to the credit card company, but I have to admit it does no good to send in money if you keep charging [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 18:10:55

Debt Consolidation Benefits

If you’ve ever been in a situation where you needed money that you didn’t have, you probably already know about loans and credit cards ... the borrower will be responsible for paying back a certain amount of the total debt each month. Credit Card A credit card is a “card” whose holder has been given a revolving credit line by a financial [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:09:15

Bill Consolidation

There are people who doesn’t care about the money they have spent everyday especially when it comes to materials things that they really want to buy ... grow more because you didn’t pay them immediately. I think credit card debt consolidation will help ... about this, you should call a credit counselor by calling 1-888-335-0363. Debt or bill consolidatio [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 20:50:14

They cancelled my credit card

I just saw this article called “My credit card was cancelled” on the money section of CNN.com ... closing all the others. We also occasionally purchase something on them and quickly pay it off ... . We have been working the last three years to pay off over $30,000 of consumer debts. I love the feeling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 16:05:52

Best of KCLau’s Money Tips 2008

2008 is an exciting year for me. I was able to build more income streams and therefore increase my overall income compared to the previous year ... you are looking for about Bursa Malaysia Case Study: Consolidating Personal Loan, Mortgage and Credit Card Debt Do you have the assets to pay for your liabilities? Personal Asset Inventory Template How [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 23:00:36

Accepting a down payment

Well I’ve discussed borrowing money from family in times of need, boomeranging home, and finances for a young couple starting out ... they were fortunate to get a $50k gift from a relative to pay off their student loans.  So should ... off debt, take it.  BUT not at the expense of your parents. My roomie will get a paid for wedding [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 13:00:16

Debt Consolidation with Free Government Grants? One Scam to Avoid

Have you ever seen a commercial or an ad promising “free government grant money? ... can be used for anything, including debt consolidation , student loans, a yacht or just about any ... s doubtful that you’ll find an organization that’s interested in helping you pay off your Mastercard bill [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:23:22

Obama's Brilliant Idea? Spend More Money On The Deadbeats Who Couldn't Pay The Mortgages They Shouldn't Have in The First Place

Great fiscal dem policy to start off a new administration, get or save mortgages for people who are here illegally, or those who have no SS #s, ... to pouring it towards bad debt after bad debt? I paid off my mortgage per the rules set forth ... or no jobs, most importantly with no way to pay the present mortgage a second lifeline [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:13:00

Money Merge Account Analysis Pt 18

One thing I continue to run into are the post of people who claim to use the Money Merge Account, ... my credit card first! Why? When I pay my car off first, that’s another $387 that goes to other debt every month, vs. only about $60 from my credit card being paid off. My mortgage with 26 years left [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:02:52

Selfishness in Affiliate Marketing

So last night I was up all night with my allergies, didn’t get to sleep until 7:30am ... . When he doesn’t pay the loan back, he’s charged 400% in interest and ends up being in debt for years. Rather ... allowance” out of it, less the money they deducted as “repayment” on the loan. All told, they took [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 20:54:30

Credit Card Consolidation Service - Financial Peace Of Mind

Are you one of the many people having trouble paying your bills on time every month? it does seem to be an epidemic at this point in our society ... things going reasonably well financially. How do you find consumer credit counseling service? Debt ... on the payments for your debt consolidation loan. The more rational course to take when money [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 14:28:17

10 Tips on Saving Money

Tip 1 ” Although credit cards are a convenient way to pay for things they can lead to trouble if you cannot afford to keep up with the total repayments. Interest on credit cards is often offered at an extremely low rate for the first few months and increased dramatically therein after. Debt can quickly spiral out of control and become unmanageable for many people therefore it is sometimes necessary to consolidate all of the debt into one manageable package by engaging in one small low cost loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 11:18:31

Reader mail:  Need inquiry deletion to pay for surgery or will die

Permalink Page 1 of 440 pages 1 2 3 > Last » Search CreditSuit ... and money Reader mail: American Agencies collecting 10-year old debt Bankruptcy filings ... on 11 16 2008 Happy ending at foreclosure auction Categories Credit crisis deliberately [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 02:27:01

You Need A Budget

We all know how difficult life is if you are financially short. Leaving paycheck to paycheck is very hard ... properly. Let us face it money is a big problem of most of us. How we got into this problem is also our fault. We get ourselves into debt that what happened is later we are having hard time paying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:39:00

What Truly Matters, Part 2

For those of you new to Free Money Finance, I post on The Bible and Money every Sunday. Here's why ... or vacations that we go into debt or try to get by without savings, even if doing so adds stress ... to your friends be too much to exchange for the higher pay? Would a house with more space best serve your family [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 19:43:23

How to survive a layoff

Financial crisis has forced many companies to save the money, by letting some of the employees go, in order to survive ... do with the money you get from your ex-employer is to make a payment for any debt you have, home loan, creditcard payment or personal loans. If you are failing to pay up it may come to hound you later, via [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 12:29:06

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