Fair Credit Reporting And You

Your rights under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Get to know your rights.

Market Volatility Spurs Increased Investing Outside Stock Market

Self-directed IRAs provide opportunities to investors who want to take a more active role in the investment of their retirement funds. These accounts provide investors with additional capabilities to invest in multiple markets, make time-sensitive investments, and to diversify their investment portfolio.

Bad Credit - How Do Open Lines Of Credit And Accounts Affect My Score?

It is important to understand how open accounts affect your credit score because it may make a difference at the time of qualifying for a loan or other financial product...

The Economics Of Starbucks & How To Slash Your Gourmet Coffee Budget By Thousands

We get up on the morning. Try to get past the alarm clock and turn it off; throw on some clothes, drive to Starbucks (or some major competitor), buy a bagel and large cup of cappuccino or coffee. We don't even think about the cost, we just do it out of habit. Is there a better way to get that gourmet jolt of adrenaline rush? Here's how....

Why You Should Start Budgeting Your Finances For Yourself And Family

12 Great Reasons Why You Should Start Budgeting Now For Your Family And Yourself

Flipping The Switch To Retirement - Special Reports For Advisory Clients

Flipping the switch from a long career of hard work to finally getting to enjoy the quit life of retirement mode is not quite like that light switch in your bedroom. It is not even close to a black and white transition. And neither is handling your investment accounts during the change.

Government Grants Are Hard To Get, But When They Come

Yes, they are scarce and hard to get, but when they come, they are a great thrust to your business. Not panacea, but they direct you in the right direction and prepare you for an adequate small business administration.

Many People Have Bad Credit, But Few Care To Repair It

We talk about it every day, but how many people know about their credit reports? How many people know that it can be corrected? How many even care to do so?

5 Financial Tips For College Students

If you are a college student, you are probably concentrating on your studies and trying to get an education that will benefit you in the future. One thing that you may not be thinking about is how to handle your money, and failing to do so can leave you in a pretty big financial mess by the time you are out of college.

Saving Energy - Saving Money

An easy way to save money is to conserve energy. Not only is it good for your wallet, it's also good for the environment. Look for the ENERGY STAR logo.

Teaching Teens About Money & Credit

It is very important that children learn how to be fiscally responsible and are taught the value of money at an early age.

Unsecured Loans - For Tenants And Homeowners As Well

Unsecured loans are accessible to all types of tenants as well as homeowners. For tenants, it is the ultimate option; for homeowners, it is a good alternative to secured loans.

Financial Dependency to Financial Freedom

A few simple ideas, when understood fully, lead people down the road to financial independence and wealth. You need to understand the difference between an asset and a liability. You need to understand the difference between earned income and passive income. You need to understand three basic cash flow patterns. Finally, you need to understand how your focus in life ties it all together.

Best Tips To Stop Your House Repossession

Increasing interest rates are making many home owners really worried. As more and more people are missing payments, loan and mortgage companies are beginning to get impatient with their lending. Many are applying to courts to repossess the houses. But many distressed home owners can get even save their houses, or sell at their own terms, if they get proactive and take control. This article offers guidance and advice how they can do that. Read on.