Real Estate Prices in the Bay Area
The rule of thumb for many potential Bay Area home owners is, try not to think about it too much. When looking at the average home price in the Bay Area, $560,000, and then looking at what $560,000 affords you (a 2 bedroom home in Stockton or a studio apartment in the Mission District of San ... more...

How Much Is Your Credit Card Really Costing You?
Most people do not give much thought to how much the use of credit cards really costs. While you may think you are aware of the costs of credit, there are many hidden fees and charges that often go unnoticed by consumers until it is too late. If you do not keep a very close watch on your credit ... more...

Lions and Loans: Why Finance Should Always be Personal
Different types of loans are available for almost every aspect of your life: personal loans, car loans, secured and unsecured loans, home loans, homeowner loans, student loans, graduate loans and career development loans (CDL). If youve suffered from credit problems in the past and now hold ... more...

The Advantages Of Department Store And Gas Station Credit Cards
If you are attempting to rebuild damaged credit, department and gas station credit cards may be a good solution. As opposed to bank credit cards, gas and department store cards are easier to be approved for and even if your credit is damaged, you may qualify. It is very important to use them ... more...

Remortgage Debt Consolidation - The New Recourse For Credit Crunch
Shakespeare once said about human nature with nothing shall be pleased, till he be eased with being nothing. It is human nature to not be satisfied with anything for long. With the expansion of technology, so many multi-utility items are available which everybody wants to accumulate. The real issue ... more...

Know Your Debt Consolidation Options
Nobody likes being in debt or the additional stress it adds to their life. Additionally, most individuals have some form of debt that is weighing heavily on them and they simply want to get rid of it. If you are in this situation then you might consider debt consolidation. When it comes to debt ... more...

How to Terror-Proof Your Money
"To drift is to be in hell, to be in heaven is to steer." George Bernard ShawFormer Homeland Security Director, Tom Ridge, has said it's not a matter of "if" well have another terrorist attack, but when. Like the attack of 9/11, the financial effects of another terror attack will be felt by ... more...

8 Point Checklist: Evaluating Online Vendors
Here are 8 things to consider, when evaluating lenders online:Website DesignPrivacy PolicyAbout UsPopularityReputationShort FormPoints, Fees, Terms and RatesCommunication1. Website Design:The webpage is, in fact, the storefront of the internet. In the real world, your first impressions make all ... more...

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...

How to Find a Credit Union
If you've been feeling like small potatoes at your bank lately, it's probably time to start looking at a credit union instead.Of course, you won't find a credit union on every corner, or ATMs at every convenient location that you require. But if you compare convenience with better rates, service ... 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...

Your Home Can Act As Carriage For Car Loans; Do You Know The Term For That? Secured Car Loans
Since the invention of the first self propelled car by Nicholas Cugnot in 1769 the world has refused to be the same again. Lighter, faster, more mileage, improved accessories, enhanced equipments year after year car companies are putting much effort and sweating out to provide you with that ... more...

A Guide to the Best Remortgage Deals
Finding the best remortgage deals isn't always easy, especially with the large variety of lenders available today. It can sometimes take a lot of research and time to locate the best remortgage deals for your home, though the end result is often worth it.What you're looking for in the best ... more...

Payday Loans The Legal Loan Sharking Industry
Laws have been created to protect people against "Loan Shark" practices in which short-term loans are given out at excessive interest rates. There is an industry that has come of age the last couple of years that has circumvented these laws. Enter the Payday loan industry.Payday loans is a ... more...

Cheap Loans Dirt Will Seem Costlier!
Loans culture has grown considerably in recent times. Like any growing industry, loans industry has healthy competition. This competition has furthered the cause of finding cheap loans in UK. Cheap loans are not offered on platter. There are tricks to the trade of finding cheap loans.Though ... more...