When you are faced with a financial nightmare and aren’t sure what options you have, our credit advisors can help you determine your best option. This solution might be credit counseling, debt settlement, or applying for reduced monthly payments and lower interest rates with your creditors. The preferred method of eliminating debt is often debt settlement, but you must be eligible for this program. That leads us to the question, “Am I qualified for debt […]
The word “debt” sounds as heavy as it feels. And it doesn’t matter if you’re under a mountain or a small mound of it.
Eliminating debt is one thing. Staying out of debt is another.
Each can have a lot to do with your perspective or your mindset about it.
Financial writer, Holly Johnson reminds that getting free from debt isn’t that you’re “…smarter or better than people who just can’t seem to get out of debt; very […]
We all know that credit cards impact your credit score. But there are so many unknowns when it comes to how to use them to your advantage. Opening a line of credit is one of the easiest ways to begin establishing a credit history. But, applicant beware as there are some things to consider first.
How many credit cards is the right amount? A healthy number of credit lines (including credit cards) is anywhere from 11 […]
If you realize your spending has gotten messy and needs some cleaning up, here is what you might want to do. Develop a list of your credit card balances, all outstanding balances for that matter. Then, once you have a clear picture of what you owe, organize the debts from least to greatest. Pay off your debt beginning with the smaller account balances. The best way to do this is to make your minimum payments […]
Quality and value matter especially if you’re interested in controlling spending and debt. That reality gives all the more meaning to the holiday season mantra of “the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving.”
And it applies to showing appreciation to your employees.
With lenders tightening the reins on borrowers and prices for everything on the rise, many companies are straining under the weight of growing debt. Don’t believe that bankruptcy is your only option. Here are six ways you can get your company out of the red permanently:
How about putting yourself first this holiday season? Let’s take a moment to consider what you really want. More than likely it is peace of mind. Your credit standing impacts your peace of mind heavily. Let this year be different than last year, the year before that and all the years you can recall where you spent beyond your means and then paid for it all year long.
As a business owner, keeping your finances organized can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Just follow these 8 useful tips from Forbes Finance Council experts to keep clear and organized financial records that will make your annual tax filing a breeze.
Too good to be true?
Absolutely not! The holidays are a time for giving, but to what extent? Do you give so much that you must then go without? This is often the case for shoppers caught up in the mob mentality around sale shopping. It is much harder to shop with restraint with shoppers around you grabbing every markdown item. Whether you realize it or not, this scenario does affect the way in which you […]
According to a new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA), more than eight out of ten women anticipate a stressful holiday season due to financial concerns. The poll found that women are significantly more likely than men to worry about having enough money to purchase gifts.
“Many people feel overwhelmed during the holiday season, and given the current economic crisis, the pressures can be extraordinary,” says psychologist Katherine Nordal, PhD, APA’s executive director for professional […]
