Archive for November, 2005

Christmas Time Debt

Saturday, November 26th, 2005

Many people find that Christmas is a very difficult time to follow good financial practices. It is very easy to go further into debt during November and December than any other time of the year in a fit of holiday shopping.

The damage done by unrestrained spending can last a lifetime, so don’t let your [...]

Plan for Retirement before you need to retire

Monday, November 21st, 2005

In America most people don’t start thinking about retirement until they are in their 40s. The average American will retire with about $50,000 in assets. $50,000 is hardly enough to provide a decent income.
While you are focusing on getting out of debt and trying to consolidate loans in order to reduce the amount [...]

Common Consolidation Pitfalls

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

A few years ago USA Today published some good advice for people considering debt consolidation. Even though it is a few years old, it points out the major pitfalls that people run into with consolidation loans. Here is an excerpt of part of the article:
Don’t confuse lower payments with lower rates. Just because [...]

Interest Rates

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

Whether you are getting a home mortage, using a debt consolidation company, using a home equity loan to consolidate higher interest rate loans, or moving your credit card debt to a new one with a lower interest rate, always be aware of what your future rate may be. Many loans seem very affordable at [...]