Understanding credit scores can be confusing to some people. It is no wonder. While credit scores are one of the most important parts of living in today’s world, they are not usually taught in school. You, more or less, have to learn this on your own.
The Top 10 Causes Of Debt
As I was cruising around the internet looking for ways to help you be frugal and save money, I ran across a list that I had never seen before. It was a Top 10 list for the Causes of Debt. Not only did I see this list once, but it popped up on three different financial sites that I routinely track. Wow! I quickly scanned the list and frowned.
Should Refinancing Your Mortgage Be In Your Future?
Buying the house you wanted brought you a lot of joy. Soon, you moved in and were glad to get settled. You had your mortgage, and you may have gotten a larger house because you were able to get an adjustable rate mortgage. Here are some reasons, though, why you may want to think about refinancing that mortgage.
Saving And Investment Options At The Bank
Your bank can do more for you than simply hold your money and issue checks. Many banks, especially larger national banks, also offer investment and savings options for customers. Here are some of the more common ones:
Shopping On A Budget
Most of us struggle to find clothing for girls that don’t make your favorite five-year-old look like a midget Britney Spears. There are plenty of stores to find age appropriate items like Old Navy, Children’s Place, and the Gap. These stores offer great pieces, for reasonable prices. Always buy items like pants and jackets one size up, so that it can last into the beginning of the following year.
Short-term Vs Long-term Disability Insurance
It is not surprising that many consumers believe that long term disability insurance is the only type of disability insurance available. Long term is by far the most common type purchased by consumers as well as the most common type offered by employers and membership organizations. However, there are short term disability insurance polices on the market and they can be useful when needed. This article examines some of the more common aspects between the two types of disabili…
Should I Open A Savings Account?
Opening up a savings account can be a great idea for some consumers but it may not be the right choice for all consumers. This articles examines what a savings account is and for whom it might be advantageous to have one.
Should I Pay Myself First?
Yes you certainly should! There are no if and or buts in response to this question. You really should pay yourself first. Remember you are the most important person to be paid. Thats right! Youve worked hard for your paycheck and your name is on it. So, make sure before you start paying your bills or whom ever else youre trying to pay, start with yours truly first. You say to yourself, I have lots of obligations, so I cant pay myself first. Dont say you cant just do! Y…
Protect Your Checking Account
Some may believe that losing money from a personal checking account mainly takes place through online transactions. The truth is there are several ways that scam artists can get money out of your account if you are not careful.
Objects Of Desire
People whose investment horizons are limited to the likes of stocks, real estate or gold may not give a second thought to amulets, but in Thailand it’s a flourishing trade with an estimated market value of 10 billion Baht.
Organize Your Banking Papers
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get organized. Yet, a few days after those resolutions are made, most people decide to move on to something else. For many people, getting organized is like taking a cold shower in that it is best done only when it has to be done. But getting your banking papers and other financials in order does not have to be torture.
Need College Expenses? – Try Refinancing Your Mortgage
Having someone in your home that is going to college certainly does put an extra pinch on the finances. This could make it difficult for the student as well as the parents. If you have lived in your home for a while, though, by refinancing your mortgage you could get access to your equity. This would give you a low cost loan that could pay your students way through his or her college years – and it may even allow you to reduce your monthly payment, too.