A Fresh Start for Family Finances in 2005
While 40% to 50% of us make New Years resolutions on January 1a ritual that has existed since ancient timesapproximately 60% to 80% of us have already broken them by the end of February, according to researchers.Its still not too late, however, to reset the trajectory on your familys finances, ... more...

What Financial Services Do Credit Unions Offer?
If youre looking for financial services, you may want to consider checking out what your credit union has to offer. Many credit unions today offer more than just a checking and savings account, theyve expanded into upgraded financial services tailored to meet many needs.Credit unions are ... more...

Budget Tips
To budget, to have a budget and to be on a budget is not a bad thing; in fact, its just about the best financial situation you can find yourself in. A budget is a valuable financial management tool which will enable you to pay your monthly expenses, save a certain percentage of your income and ... more...

The Secret to Success Create Dream Teams!
The challenge is finding the right people to help you accomplish your goals. Gathering a successful team is not only helpful, but essential. In school, you had mentors, advisors, club leaders, fellow students, teachers, etc., to help you accomplish your goals of getting good grades and eventually ... more...

Loans 101: Application and Approval
A loan is a type of debt. Like all debts, a loan involves the re-allocation of money over a period of time between the borrower and the lender. The borrower initially receives an amount of money from the lender. This money is paid back either in full or in regular installments (with interest of ... more...

How Healthy Is Your Credit
Theres only one way to discover the health of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your consumer identity that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the tune-up it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check ... more...

Secrets & Benefits of Secured Loans
Borrowing money has become more and more popular in the UK over recent years, and this is partly due to the fact that it has become far easier to borrow money. The rising popularity of consumer finance has also been aided by the wide variety of deals and the low interest rates available these days. ... more...

Life Insurance: Why There's No Need to be a Desperate Housewife
Life insurance looks set to make a comeback in the UK, after a period of neglect by consumers who were simply occupied with affording a home. The stabilising of the UK house market has made many consumers take a broader view to their personal finances.LifeSearch (a life insurance broker), in the ... more...

The Best Time To Starty Your Own Business
I started reading business opportunity magazines approximately 40 years ago. And for the last 40 years, the January issues have proclaimed: NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! The reasons supporting this bold blast have varied over these 40 years as you can well imagine. This year the ... more...

Slowing Spending - The Key To Your Debt Plan's Success
Anyone who embarks on a debt reduction program should know the rules for success. There are two. You need to stop adding to your debt. You need to find extra money to pay it off quickly.You also need to know the deck is stacked against you. The sellers of goods and services have gobs of ... more...

Everywhere You Go, Your Credit Report Will Follow
Ever write your name in freshly poured concrete? Years later you come back, and there it is etched for every one to read. Credit reports mark your financial history like initials cast in concrete. Credit reports are more fluid since information about you gets added through your entire life. ... more...

A Basic Guide To Home Contents Insurance
Basically, home contents insurance is insurance protection against the replacement cost that you would otherwise have to pay to replace the contents of your home in the event of then being lost, damaged or stolen. As is the case with home buildings insurance, the main factors contributing to ... more...

Bad Credit Debt
In todays world, there are a lot of things that its very difficult to live without. One of them, is credit. Can you imagine trying to save up for a car until you had enough cash to just pay for it outright? Do you think you would be able to pay for college tuition and study at the same time? Who ... more...

Secured Loans Overview
One of the most popular ways of borrowing money is through a secured loan. What secured means is that some property, such as a house, is used to guarantee the loan. If you fail to meet repayments, this security is taken by the lender. Although any property can be used to secure a loan, the most ... more...