Money-Tips - Articles - Finance

Secretary, 85, seeks career change

no@spam.com (Greg Alder) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:54:21 EST

You drive to the station. On the way, you drop your daughter at school. Her first lesson today is English. Her teacher is 72 year old Mrs MacDuff. You park your car and buy your weekly ticket from Alan, who has been at this station for 5 years. Alan is 68. At the next station, your good friend Margo gets on. Margo works at your bank. She is 74. But she tells people she’s 69. Before going up to your office, you buy a coffee. You’re served by Ralph as usual. Ralph has just turned 80. You’re about to get in the lift when a young punk barges past, iPod blaring, and punches the Door Close button impatiently. “Kids today have no breeding,” you think. “Can’t be a day over 50 and he thinks he owns the world.”

Be Credit Wise - Tips For Credit Cards In Australia

no@spam.com (Cathy Howley) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:27:44 EST

These days, life without a credit card would be hard to imagine. We have become so used to the convenience of "plastic", we don't leave home without it. (Sound familiar?) While you can't dispute the ease and convenience of not having to pay in cash at the supermarket, petrol pump or pub, here are some handy credit card reminders.

Debt Consolidation Pros and Cons

no@spam.com (Jeff Livingston) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:24:49 EST

Do you have mounting credit card debts or a number of different loans to pay off? If you do, then debt consolidation is an option you can consider to make the process of debt repayment quicker and easier.

Getting Rid of Your Debt Troubles

no@spam.com (Jeff Livingston) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:07:24 EST

People borrow for a variety of reasons. But as long as they are able to meet repayment obligations, things are fine. Trouble erupts when commitments go awry and payment defaults occur.

The Backwards Logic Behind the Debt Snowball Method

no@spam.com (Chris Blanchet) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:21:24 EST

Would it make sense to state that some of the best debt repayment advice is the wrong advice? It seems strange, however it is often true. Many financial planners and other financial experts will advocate paying off your debt by tackling the lowest-balance credit card first... regardless of rate. This is technique is known as the debt snowball method.

Financial Oppression

no@spam.com (Regis Sauger) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:41:35 EST

Here is why so many people are in despair and suffering emotional problems related to debt. A candid explanation of how interest affects your daily life.

5 simple tips for reducing your debt faster

no@spam.com (Kris Bickell) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:54:13 EST

Losing sleep from too much debt? Learn how to pay off your credit card bills faster!

10 Tips - How to reduce your mortgage

no@spam.com (Robert Projeski) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:34:11 EST

Anyone who has ever had to pay off a mortgage will tell you they would love to pay it off before the term, but most people will continue to chip away at their loan on autopilot. A proactive strategy can cut your loan term from 30 years to less than half in some cases. Here are 10 ways to own your home sooner.

The Enjoyable Road to Debt Freedom

no@spam.com (Tracy Piercy) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:00:32 EST

With summer coming up, some of us are braving the high fuel prices and driving to family gatherings or favorite vacation spots. What route would you take? Any experienced road traveler will tell you that there are two ways to go: the quick way and the enjoyable way. The quick way usually involves marathon sessions behind the wheel, aggressively passing as many RVs as you can, and using the freeways to get to the destination in the quickest time possible. I've done it, and found that I need an extra day just to recover from the stress of the journey.

Handling Financial Situations As a Married, Unmarried Or Divorced Woman

no@spam.com (Landon McGehee) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:21:17 EST

Whether you are in a committed relationship or are a happy single person, you should make it a top priority to understand your finances. This article will highlight some of the key points that you need to understand to take control of your finances and your financial goals.