Credit cards may be convenient since it gives you the luxury to spend more than what you can actually afford, but they can also land you in serious financial problems if not used properly. The use of credit cards in America is increasing by the day, and unfortunately, many are struggling with debt caused due to over spending. As a responsible credit card user you must try to lead a financially sound life, and you can begin by getting rid of your credit card debts.
Credit Card Finance Charges Defined
If a consumer carries a balance on their credit card beyond a single billing cycle, they will be charged for it. This is called a finance charge and is associated with the APR on the consumer’s account. The amount charged will be affected by the card’s APR, how the card was used, and how much was charged. It is important to know that rates, even on Low Interest Credit Cards, vary according to how a credit card is used, so a new purchase will have a different APR than a cash a…
Credit Card Interest Charges – How They Are Determined
He who pays wrong, pays twice is a famous saying amongst lawyers. Relating this to credit cards drives home its meaning even more. After your card-swiping shopping spree, it is payback time for all credit card users. However, if the rates are not calculated properly, one may end up paying the wrong amount.
Comparing Fixed Rate, Hybrid Arm, Pay Option Arm And Hybrid Option Arm Mortgages
With all of the options available to homeowners today, adjustable rate financing is a common topic of discussion at our offices. The 3 most popular Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) types today are Hybrid ARMs, Option ARMs, and Hybrid Option ARMs. Sound pretty similar don’t they? There are similarities, that’s for sure, but there are differences as well.
Can A Balance Transfer Credit Card Help You With Debt Consolidation?
It is not hard to have credit cards maxed out before you know it. Soon, though, the bills calling for payment on those things you bought begins to take its toll on your available funds. Before you know it, it may be next to impossible, almost, to catch up on your bills. Another credit card, however, may be just what you need to be able to give yourself a handle on your debt. In fact, a new balance transfer credit card may be just what you need to consolidate your debts.
Cheap Is Not Necessarily Nasty In The Loan World
The number one consideration when looking for personal finance should be how much of your hard-earned cash a loan is going to relieve you of. If you see a loaf of bread in a shop that costs 60p and a seemingly identical loaf right next to it for 90p, youd be faced with a question: Should I choose the cheaper one, or is it cheaper because theres something wrong with it, in which case should I go with the 90p one? Some people would instinctively buy the cheaper one, others th…
Balance Transfer Credit Cards – Which One For You?
If you have any kind of existing credit card balances, balance transfer credit cards may be just the thing you need to reduce your credit card debt. They can also help you save money in other ways, too. Here are some ways that a balance transfer credit card can save you some money.
Beg, Borrow Or Steal, Make That Mortgage Payment
One of the most common things I hear when a prospective client contacts us for a mortgage refinance is “I just missed a mortgage payment and I want to refinance before it’s too late”. When I ask them about their credit, most of them reply “Oh I pay everything on time, I just got behind this one month on the mortgage”.
Best Credit Card Balance Transfer Rate: It Pays To Shop Around
Smart shopping for 0% APR credit cards can save consumers hundreds of dollars in interest charges. Many consumers do not think to shop around for credit cards. However, with 60 percent of grocery store purchases being made with credit cards, the decision as to which card the consumer uses can have an impact on how much is paid in interest. One way you can save money in interest charges is to shop around for a 0% APR credit card to transfer existing balances to. The concept of…
Are Adjustable Rate Mortgages Worth It?
The Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) has become a popular way for Americans to get more immediate bang for their buck when purchasing a home. For a long time ARMs, also known as flexible and variable rate mortgages, have been considered a good option for buyers who are looking to sell their home or refinance in 3 to 5 years. The theory being that the homeowner makes lower payments with little risk of the mortgage payment being adjusted during that short time period.
An Option Arm Even My Mother Would Love
Callers and prospective clients often ask me, “Would you put your mother in an Option ARM?” I used to point out that my mother made two mortgage payments a month on a 15 year mortgage and paid it off in 10, because she knew she was going to live in her house forever. But when it came time to cash out to make some major home improvements on her beautiful old Tudor, we selected an Option ARM. A very different kind of Option ARM.
The New 50 Year Mortgage
Just a few short years ago, many people were amazed by the prospect of a 40 year mortgage. While 30 year mortgages had dominated the market for decades, the idea of being able to spread out your mortgage payments over forty years was just almost too much to comprehend.