Using Refinancing to Secure Lower Interest Rates
When the time comes to finally buy the house that you've been dreaming of, you might find that the market isn't right to give you the interest rate that you want. Of course, it's not always a good idea to wait and see if rates improve the home of your dreams might be sold right under your nose.If ... more...

Understanding the Function of Credit
What is Credit?Credit is the backbone and the engine behind the workings of the economy. Credit simply allows individuals and companies to borrow funds in good faith and pay it back over a specified time frame. Lenders base their decisions on who they should lend to by using your credit rating.Your ... more...

Why Credit Cards are a Bad Idea
Credit cards are just so convenient, arent they? Theres no need to carry any money with you ever again: you can just take one with you to the shop and pay the exact amount just by handing it over. If you havent been paid yet, then you dont need to worry, because the money will still be there.When ... more...

Rebuild Your Credit the Right Way the First Time
If you are one of the millions of people out there with bad credit you need to step up and start doing something to get yourself back into credits good graces. Having good credit is the only way to assure that you will get the best interest rates on any loans and credit cards that you apply for. If ... more...

Construction Loan Basics
It might not be too big of an exaggeration to say that the construction loan is one of the more daunting aspects of building your custom home. Before we started our project, I had nightmares about trying to pay two full mortgages at the same time (our existing mortgage and the construction loan), ... more...

College Tuition Costs are Spiralling
So, our children want to fly away from the nest and further their academic life in college. But with escalating costs, can we afford it? Will they have to take part time jobs to stay afloat or can we supplement their financial needs with college loans?These are just some of the questions that ... more...

Common Credit Score Myths
A lot of credit score myths about fico score ratings get spread around and some of them are just outdated information. Sometimes even lenders can give you the wrong advice and it can get confusing. But the bottom line is bad information can cost you money no matter who you get it from.Fico score ... more...

How To Apply For a Credit Card
There are lots of places you can apply for a credit card. With the great competition in the credit card market, almost any credit card company is pushing their card offers almost anywhere. Especially at certain times of the year like Christmas time and other holiday shopping seasons or the first ... more...

The Truth About Debt Consolidation Loans (Avoiding Potential Pitfalls)
Online Debt Consolidation Loans Companies.You've probably heard the advertisements on the radio or seen them on the television or in the newspaper: Be Debt Free in just Days.Easy Debt Consolidation Loans.Erase your Debt Now! Whether known as "Online Debt Consolidation Loans Companies" or "Online ... more...

When to Use Online Lending Services
If you're in the market for a loan but aren't sure where to look in order to get the best deal, you might want to take a moment to consider online lending services. While online lenders aren't always the best choice for all circumstances, you might find that online loan providers are surprisingly ... more...