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February 8th, 2012 — Book Review, Debt, Leverage, Money
Marian Snow’s book had a lot of promise. First, it discusses equity harvesting and how to get the maximum amount of equity out of your home without being taxed on it. Second, it discusses how to use that money to make more money. Sounds great on the surface, but this book failed to deliver and [...]
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Sunday Money Roundup - Stocks and Things Welcome to this week's edition of the SMR. Browse by category for your weekend reading material. What other categories would you like to see here? Let me know - leave a comment! College | Home: Kirberts says you can be in the school you want with affordable student loans. School...... -
Are ETFs a Good Way to Create Secondary Streams of Income? ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds, are all the rage in the investment world, but so far, they really don’t have much of a track record. This is a fairly new method for investing and the long term data just isn’t there to determine how effective these investments can be over...... -
Paying off Debt in 9 Steps pt 2 Part two in the series on paying off debt: Throwing away your bills and shredding your credit card payment reminders simply is not going to make the problem go away. Debt is going to hover over you until you find a way to deal with it. Interest will continue to...... -
Just How Safe is Your Money Right Now? Even after the government took the opportunity to step in and bail out one of our largest insurance companies, the stock market still managed to find a way to completely tank, because many investors were not persuaded that this intervention was going to protect their investments. This is when you...... - Sunday Money Madness - Blog Action Day Edition Rich Credit Debt Loan is starting off the roundup by presenting the wonderful finance bloggers that have participated in Blog Action Day on October 15th, 2008. It's great to see so many out there contributing funds and writing towards the issue of poverty and increasing global awareness. Did you do......
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February 7th, 2012 — bad debt, Debt, Financial Security, good debt, Income Streams, Investing, Leverage, Money, Personal Finance
Let’s face it, debt has managed to earn itself a pretty bad name in most circles, but in many cases, this stigma is undeserved. Debt, when used properly, can help you secure your financial future. While no one is arguing that improperly used debt is a bad thing, good debt is possible. Commonly, good debt [...]
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How to Create Multiple Streams of Income The Easy Way Every single one of us would be thrilled to have more money coming into our homes every month. If you’re relying on one or two paychecks as the primary earnings for your income, you can relate that it’s pretty tough to get ahead. Everyday expenses chip away at our standard...... - Review of Stop Sitting On Your Assets Marian Snow’s book had a lot of promise. First, it discusses equity harvesting and how to get the maximum amount of equity out of your home without being taxed on it. Second, it discusses how to use that money to make more money. Sounds great on the surface, but this......
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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck Right now, more than 80% of households in the United States live on a paycheck to paycheck basis. This means that a lost job could result in financial disaster for a large chunk of the population. Once you get into the trap of relying so heavily on one paycheck, it...... -
Start Treating Your Finances Like a Bank If you want to start making money, you’ve got to stop looking at your finances like a regular person and start treating your checkbook like you work for the bank. This is the key towards successful management of your finances and will help you grow your current income and create...... -
The Truth About Dividends When most of us hear the word dividends, we think about the easy life, of lying around on the beach while earning an insane amount of money. The cold hard truth is a lot less pretty. Dividends can pay, but unless you've got a lot of money invested, your returns......
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February 5th, 2012 — Banking, Budget, credit cards, Debt, frugal tips, Guest Blogger, Money, Personal Finance, saving
Always looking for the best ways to save some money? Well now you can with my very best personal finance tips. Read on for more.
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Saving Money with Your Credit Cards pt 1 When it comes to personal budgeting, we tend to try to think of ways that we can cut corners while cutting down on any frivolous expenses in our lives. What many people are not apparently aware of however is that you can actually make use of credit cards to help...... -
Debt and the Holidays A lot of people make use of their credit cards when shopping for the holiday season on the premise that they are going to pay all of the newly formed debt off within only two or three months time. Unfortunately, most people are still trying to tackle these credit card...... -
Using Credit Cards to Make More Money When it comes to credit cards, most of us think of them as a way to get things we really want right now. We may not actually "need" these things, but we sure do want them. Whether it's a new couch, a new stereo or even a new wardrobe, we...... -
Saving Money in Five Minutes Flat Are you saving your money for a rainy day, but feeling as if you are always struggling to get ahead of the financial storm? You are certainly not alone. Prepare your financial umbrella with this quick, no nonsense guide to saving money in five minutes. - * First and foremost,...... -
Saving Money The Right Way Many people end up spending money they simply do not have, or not saving nearly as much money as they should be saving. Do you feel that this is true about yourself? There are a wide variety of different ways that you can save money without breaking any laws. You......
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February 2nd, 2012 — bad debt, credit cards, Debt, Goal, good debt, Money, Personal Finance
One of the most important things that you can come to understand regarding your debt and the concept of debt consolidation is this: You absolutely cannot borrow your way out of debt, in order to solve all of your problems. More than 80 percent of all individuals that managed to bring their current accounts down [...]
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The Truth about Credit Cards and Debt pt 2 This is part two to a series on credit cards and where our country is heading when it comes to credit card debt. In the previous post in this series we talked about some of the statistics in the credit industry and how to interpret them to get an idea...... -
TransUnion Reveals National Credit Card Debt on the Rise TransUnion.com, one of the three major credit bureaus, released the results of an analysis study of the trends in credit card lending specifically for the third quarter of 2008, revealing that credit card debt is on the rise. The report is one part of an ongoing series of quarterly consumer...... -
What You Need to Know Before Going Into Debt Let’s face it, if you want to get ahead in today’s world, you’re going to need to go into debt, at least a little. The key is managing your debt properly and avoiding common traps. Not all debt is bad, even if we have been trained to think that it...... -
The Truth about Credit Cards and Debt pt 1 This is part one in a two part series about credit card debt and where we actually stand as a nation when you consider the pure numbers. You have probably heard figures like "The average American carries more than $8,000 in credit card debt on average." But what does this...... -
What is your Credit Card Costing You? Most people do not put enough thought into how much their credit cards are really costing them. Sure, you may think that you are aware of all of the costs associated with credit, but there are also a number of fees and charges that can go completely unnoticed among consumers......
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February 1st, 2012 — Book Review, Debt, Financial Security, Money, Personal Finance, Standard of Living
Larry Winget is a best selling author that is known for his no nonsense style and sometimes brutal prose. His latest book is quite a read and true to form, the man talks tough. However, if you need a wake up call to stop overspending, this is definitely a great place to start. You won’t [...]
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How to Survive Inflation Turn on the television, read a paper or go online and chances are you’ll be bombarded with bad news about the state of the economy. Inflation is being whispered about, and in some cases, shouted about from the rooftops. Are we really facing inflation and how bad will it get?...... -
How to Protect Your Pension in the Credit Crunch As news of bank failures continues, and government officials are debating a $700 billion bailout plan, many consumers are starting to worry about the state of their pension plan. If you have it invested in the wrong stocks, you could end up losing it all, or at the very least,...... -
How to Go Into Debt to Get Out of Debt This really sounds like the ultimate oxymoron, but one of the best ways to get out of debt is to go a little bit further in. What’s that? First, to help this make more sense, let’s clarify – if you need to get out of bad debt, going into good...... - The Family CFO By Mary Allvine and Christine Larson Whether you are just starting out as a family, or the kids are already in school, there is a lot to be learned about managing the finances of a family. There are so many troublespots that families face, and few places to go for advice. We were very excited......
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Money Management Questions and Answers How can money management techniques be applied to my life? - The first step is to realize that you could possibly have an overspending problem. This is the number one reason why people get over their head financially. You can easily consult with a money management counselor that will help......
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January 31st, 2012 — bad debt, credit cards, credit score, Debt, Income Streams, Money, Personal Finance
No matter how wealthy or poor you are, there are financial traps that are waiting to disrupt your lives. Many people end up finding out too late that they are in the depths of one and it is nearly impossible to get out. However, there are specific steps that you can take to ensure that [...]
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Top 3 Things to Learn About Personal Finance Regardless of your age, position in life, or your financial goals, there are a few things that we all need to learn about personal finance. Once you have the basics down, everything else can just flow naturally. These tips are the strong foundation upon which you can build your financial...... -
Understanding your FICO Score pt 2 ... Continued from part 1: There are five different categories of data that this information can be grouped into. There are specific percentages that reflect how important each individual category is when it comes to determining your overall FICO score. New Credit Accounts This category also includes the number of...... -
Small Business Financing: Taking Advantage Of Credit Cards And Knowing When To Avoid Them If you’re looking at starting a small business, you may be overwhelmed by the prospect of finding a way to fund your new venture. While there are a variety of options out there, one size does not fit all, and you’ll want to take a careful look at your own...... -
Loans and the Credit Crunch The credit crunch is a hot button issue right now, raising red flags in the eyes of consumers not only all over the United States, but also elsewhere in the world. When the economy in the United States begins to have difficulties, the rest of the world is going to......
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January 30th, 2012 — bad debt, credit cards, Debt, Money, Personal Finance
The average American is currently carrying at least some form of debt, even if it is small. We live in a society where overspending is common and credit card debt has become a right of passage. In many cases, you need to be in debt in order to start building your credit history. Without this, [...]
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Paying Debt Collection The FTC had over seventy thousand complaints in 2007 leveled against debt collectors, third party agencies that collect debts for various businesses and banks. It can go without saying that not all debt collectors follow the rules. Here is some info that can help you to deal with (or not...... - Review: The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance: Basic concepts in personal finance that every teen should know. Time is a resource that many teenagers don't realize is their greatest resource for finacial independence. "The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance" is a tome that will provide teenagers with important financial lessons, in a manner which will pull their interest and convey itself effectively in its intended task. The......
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4 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score For many Americans, dealing with a low credit score can be incredibly frustrating. It’s tough to get any loans and in some cases, it may even affect your prospects for employment. If you’re sick of dealing with a low score, it’s time to starting putting into motion some techniques that...... - Small Business Financing: Taking Advantage Of Credit Cards And Knowing When To Avoid Them If you’re looking at starting a small business, you may be overwhelmed by the prospect of finding a way to fund your new venture. While there are a variety of options out there, one size does not fit all, and you’ll want to take a careful look at your own......
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A New Way to Consider Personal Finance Through the past few years, many of us have been conditioned to believe that being in debt is a bad thing. While it certainly may be true that debt is dangerous in the wrong hands, there are actually many ways that debt can be very effective and can actually help......
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January 29th, 2012 — Banking, Debt, Diversification, Financial Security, Leverage, Money, Personal Finance, Wealth
If you’re interested in leveraging your credit in a safer environment, credit card arbitrage is one of the best ways. In order to succeed, you need to make more interest than your low interest balance transfer offer and for that you need to invest your money in a high interest bearing account. However, there are [...]
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Resisting Panic: A Quick Guide to Surviving The Credit Crunch A few years ago if you referenced the term "credit crunch", most people would be puzzled. Today barely a single day can pass without the phrase seeing consistent if not constant use in the newspapers and on television. The credit crunch is a crisis that is affecting numerous financial institutions...... -
Why Certificates of Deposit Are A Good Idea Today's article is written by guest blogger Jim of Bargaineering. If you've saved up a few dollars and aren't sure if you should put them in the stock market or stick them in your mattress, let me give you another suggestion: put your funds into a certificate of deposit (CD)....... -
Consumers Need to Exercise Caution as Credit Card Rates Climb Many consumers are finding that even though they have had the same credit card for years, and have paid the balances off completely every month, their monthly statements are suddenly appearing with a surprise: An interest rate hike by as much as three percentage points. Some consumers are not worried...... - Review: The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance: Basic concepts in personal finance that every teen should know. Time is a resource that many teenagers don't realize is their greatest resource for finacial independence. "The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance" is a tome that will provide teenagers with important financial lessons, in a manner which will pull their interest and convey itself effectively in its intended task. The......
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How to Create Wealth With Debt On the surface, this seems like an oxymoron. How could you possibly use debt to create more money? It actually isn’t an oxymoron, but you’re going to need to change your perception of debt and classify into two different categories for this to make sense. There are many ways that......
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January 27th, 2012 — Budget, checking, credit cards, Debt, good debt, loans, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Financial illiteracy is a growing problem throughout the world, and as the recent housing crisis has brought to light, it can have dangerous consequences. There are a few basic financial tips that everyone can use to increase their financial literacy the easy way, and many of these tips can help you save thousands of dollars [...]
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Debt Repayment Methods Paying back all of the money that you owe to your credit card debt is not nearly as easy as it was for you to go into credit card debt in the first place. Still, it can be done. When you put together a good working plan coupled with discipline...... -
Real Estate Investments - Good Idea or Bad Idea? Right now, if there was a market that had bad news written all over it, it would be real estate. The housing crisis has made investors jumpy, the economy appears to be tanking and home values are plummeting across the country. Would you believe that this is actually a good...... -
Tips for Paying Off Student Loans Right now, the student loan industry is going through one of its worst periods in decades. New Federal regulations have forced many banks to stop offering student loans, and students are being forced to either find a direct loan or start paying back what they owe. Enrollment figures are being...... -
Get Rich In The Long-Term Housing Market -- But Be Mindful of Current Trends, Past Mistakes Although there have been recent signs of a thaw in the frozen housing market, the overall picture remains as dismal as it’s been for the last couple years: fewer people are selling homes, prices are still stagnant, and millions of homes lay shuttered and foreclosed. While a good buyer’s market,...... -
Staying Solvent in Bad Economic Times Every day, the news about the economy seems to be getting worse and people across the world are concerned that they will be personally affected by the changes. In many cases, they already are when you consider how the cost of living has gone up, gas prices that seem to......
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January 25th, 2012 — bad debt, Bankruptcy, Debt, economy, Financial Security, Personal Finance
In the third quarter of the year 2008, it was noted in figures that the occurrence of personal or individual insolvencies had increased by 8.8 percent in comparison to the previous quarter. Additionally, the numbers in these figures for 2008 proved to be 4.6 higher than the third quarter from the previous year. These numbers [...]
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Where to Begin with Investing If you are just starting out on your own as an adult, or if you are approaching the age of retirement, you are probably thinking about where you stand financially and what your financial future will be like. It is time to stop thinking and start actually planning and taking...... -
Lessons in Personal Finance The past few years have been especially tumultuous for many people as far as personal finance is concerned. There are a number of lessons that can be gleaned from this, and if you can take these lessons away from the past few years of losses, you may be able to...... - Travesty of the Debt Snowball aka Hello World I have a passion for personal finance... I can't get enough... I read about it, I think about it, and now I write about it. Why does the Internet need another personal finance blog? All personal finance blogs that I have read vilify debt, demonize it even... While such a stance is......
- President-Elect Obama Roundup Another edition of the RCDL roundup. Congrats to President-Elect Obama for winning the election! Frugal | Money Saving Tips: The Christian Science Monitor takes a look at when gift-card promises go unfulfilled. Good points for holiday shoppers. Financial Ramblings writes this winter tip: The Most Beautiful Way To Save Money......
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How To Hedge Your Bets: 10 Ways To Diversify Your Income Jonathan Leane is today's guest blogger here at Rich Credit Debt Loan. Jonathan writes for Debt Loans. Why Diversify Your Income? Most people are familiar with the idea of diversification—it is common knowledge to not “put all your eggs in one basket”. However, this advice is most commonly applied to......
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