Archive for July, 2011

Difference Between an Asset and a Liability

Do you know the difference between an asset and a liability? My favorite definition is by Robert Kawasaki the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” who says “Assets put money in your pocket” and “a liability is something that takes money out of my pocket.”
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The Cost of Happiness

Everyone wants to be happy; even the crankiest person yearns to be happy sometime, but how happiness is attained can, in some cases, cost money. That’s because when some people get sad or depressed or are having a really bad day, they go shopping.
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How to Deal With Bad Credit Card Debt

Many of us face the overwhelming prospect of dealing with bad credit card debt. The not knowing where the money is to make the next payment, creditors calling all day long, and the threatening letters in the mail are enough to drive most people crazy. But hiding in a darkened house not answering the phone [...]

It Pays to Be Aware of Your Credit Reporting Rights

Negative information on your credit report can harm you and impact your life in many ways. Creditors and debt collectors don’t always play fair when it comes to the items they report to credit reporting agencies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act sets out certain credit reporting rights that are important for you to know and [...]

Virtual Credit Cards: A Cure for Credit Card Identity Theft

Millions of people around the world have become victims of identity theft. Because of this, consumers have become cautious about protecting their personal information, including their credit card numbers. In order to avoid becoming victims of identity theft, there is an option available for you – virtual credit cards for shopping in a virtual world.
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Credit Remedy Assistance

Although it is possible for individuals to repair problems on their own credit file, it can be daunting. In its place, many credit remedy services tend to be offered to the general public. Although some of these services can easily help, it’s always essential to research prospects to make certain a person finds a respected [...]

Explaining 0% APR Credit Cards

The process of selecting a good credit card from all the available offers has become a lot easier, with the apparition of so many comparison websites, which provide the user with the possibility of sorting through so many credit card offers. In order to find a good 0% APR credit card, you should learn about [...]

Solving Your Personal Debt Crisis

Have you financially over-extended yourself to the point where you can no longer keep up with your debt? Perhaps you have lost your well-paying job and are now trying to live on unemployment benefits. You have been running yourself ragged trying to locate another job, but the opportunities are few.
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How to Avoid Paying Too Much Interest on Your Credit Cards

Recent research carried out by an independent financial research company has shown that the average representative APR has risen steadily over the last four years with the average now being around 18.7%. They have also stated that with this is mind, the best credit card applications are ones that have carefully considered how much APR [...]

Credit Cards for Poor Credit Rating

With the current financial crisis striking more and more financial institutions, credit card companies and loaners have become stricter in granting new lines of credit to persons not having an excellent credit rating. Even for those with no credit history it became just as hard and they are not provided with the chance of building [...]