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Emergency Cash Advance

Post on Sep 7th 2008

During the times when people need to pay for an emergency expense, there are a number of sources of fast cash that they can tap to help them pay for the expense and to gain access to cash that can tide them over until the next payday. One of these sources include the Internet, as it is host to a large number of lending institutions who offer cash advances to people. However, the urgency of the situation and the “willingness” of lenders to provide these loans should not make people careless about selecting a cash advance loan. This is because jumping on the first loan offer can make people miss some of the best terms and rates that other lenders offer. Given this, people who are in need of fast cash should still do a certain amount of research regarding the different cash advances and on the lenders that provide them.

Getting a better deal

To ensure that you get the loan that best fits your needs and the loan that you can easily repay, there are a number of steps you can take to help you do so. One of these includes reviewing the fees and the APR that the lenders charge. This can help you compare different lenders and to pick the lender that can offer you the best deal with regard to the charges you have to pay. Another step you can take is to review the requirements that the lenders ask for, which can help you assess which lender offers the most convenient option for you with regard to the number of requirements you need to submit. More importantly, you should also inquire about the cash advance loan amounts you can get and the payment terms you would be given. This is very important because getting this information can help you pick the lender that an give you the best deal on the cash advance you are getting with regard to how much money they can offer you and the flexibility of the terms they provide.

During times when people need to pay for an emergency expense, the urgency of the situation should not make people go for the first cash advance offer that they receive. This is because even a little research can go a long way in providing people access to some of the best deals on cash advances. This means that when people take the time to canvass for a cash advance, they can have access to cash advances that best fit their needs and which they can also easily repay.

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Why You Need an Emergency Fund
Many Americans today don't have a savings account or emergency fund. I heard on the news on recently that the Commerce Department reported that Americans spend all the money they have and personal savings rates reached the lowest level since the Great Depression.Your emergency fund is your safety net, in case you get sick or lose your job you can ...

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Money = Time, So Spend Them With Care

Post on Sep 7th 2008

I’m sure you’ve heard of the expression “time equals money,” or some derivative of it, but have you actually thought about how true that statement really is? I think after you read this you’ll have a better appreciation for both how you earn your money and what you ultimately spend that money on.

Think about it; for us working stiffs that have to go out each and every day and earn our money, we are essentially trading our time (the eight or however many hours you work in a given day) for a day’s pay. So, when you spend that money, you’re trading your time (bits and pieces of your life) for whatever it is that you’re buying.

To put things in perspective, let’s take a hypothetical person - Ralph, who makes roughly $25 per hour - and see how much of his time he’s giving up to make some run of the mill purchases.

After all taxes, health insurance, etc., are taken out of his paycheck, Ralph’s take home pay is $16 per hour. All things considered, this isn’t too bad and is probably representative of many of you who are reading this article.

Let’s look at some typical purchases Ralph makes relatively frequently and without much thought:

  • Large Starbucks coffee - $4
  • Lunch at Subway - $8
  • New DVD - $20
  • Tank of gas - $30
  • Happy hour with coworkers - $40
  • Now, let’s look at these rather mundane purchases in terms of how much time Ralph had to give up in order to get the money necessary to make these purchases:

    • Large Starbucks coffee - 15 minutes
    • Lunch at Subway - 30 minutes
    • New DVD - 1 hour and 15 minutes
    • Tank of gas - 1 hour and 37 minutes
    • Happy hour with coworkers - 2 hours and 30 minutes
    • When you break down these mundane purchases by how much of your life you’re giving up in order to have necessary money, it puts things in an entirely different perspective. When Ralph buys that Starbucks coffee, he’s given up 15 minutes of his life to be able to make that purchase. While 15 minutes may not seem like much, it does add up over the years.

      Now, let’s look at what some big purchases will cost Ralph in terms of money and time:

      • New video game system - $400, which equals 25 hours or roughly 1 day
      • Plasma TV - $2,000, which equals 125 hours or roughly 5 days
      • New mid-level car - $18,000, which equals 1,125 hours or roughly 47 days
      • In looking at spending money this way, it certainly does seem like Ralph is giving up a lot of his time in order to be able make these purchases. If you told me I had to give up 5 days of my life in order to buy a new plasma TV, I think I would definitely think twice about it.

        But because we don’t directly have to do this, nobody thinks about purchases in these terms. People say, “Oh, it’s just money,” so it’s really not that big of deal. However, if they thought about what they were giving up - their time - in order to get that money, maybe they’d treat money differently.

        Don’t get me wrong, I’m not telling you that you shouldn’t spend your money or occasionally splurge on yourself. After all, what’s the point of having the money if you’re never going to do anything with it? That being said, I do think that if you realize what you’re giving up in order to make these purchases you’ll be a little more careful with your money.

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        5 Proven Steps To Budget Motivation

        Post on Sep 6th 2008

        If you ever wanted to get ahead financially… if you ever thought you wanted to get out from under a sea of debt… if you ever wondered where the money went… YOU NEED A BUDGET! But how do you develop a good budget and how do you stick with it?

        Developing a Workable Budget

        Review your last 12 months of check registers. If you find any cash withdrawals
        without an explanation other than “miscellaneous”, you must record all cash transactions for the next 30 days. It is imperative that you know where ALL money goes.

        Insure you can account for each of the last 12 months of deposits written in
        your register. If not, find out what they are. You must know all incoming monies.

        Beginning at the top in the left hand column of at least a 4 column note pad,
        write all income source labels down the column– i.e. INCOME: Wages, Bonuses, Other, Total Income, etc. Below this enter the obligations found in the check registers such as: Mortgage/Rent, Food, Insurance, Utilities, Phone, etc. Don’t forget periodic expenses such as: Home or Auto Repair, Other Transportations, Entertainment, Gifts/Donations, Healthcare, Property or Other Taxes.

        Leave a couple spaces labeled “Miscellaneous” and “Total Expense”.

        Find the payments you have made in the check registers for each expense.
        Enter the amount on your budget pad column 2. For irregular amounts take a three or more month total and divide by the total months. For annual or semi-annual expenses divide by 12 or 6 to get a monthly amount.

        At the top of your budget pad, label the other two columns… “Actual Expense” and “Difference”.

        At the end of each month, enter the actual total for each expense.
        Determine the difference between budget column and actual column.

        If there is a difference either adjust the budget or determine a way to reduce this
        item.

        Motivation To Stay On A Budget

        Step 1: Write down specifically what you are trying to do and by when. It must have a concrete time frame, it must be written down, and it must be specific and realistic. For example wanting “more money ” is not the same as “10% increase over last year by October first.”

        Step 2: What are the obstacles? What are your inadequacies? What do you need to get there that you don’t already have? What is it that’s blocking you? Why aren’t you already there?

        Step 3: Write a plan to overcome EACH obstacle. List your action steps 1… 2… 3… etc. for each obstacle from above. Be as specific as possible. What will it take to get you past the obstacle that is blocking you from what you want?

        Step 4: List the benefits to you. There is no such thing as something for nothing. You must replace a thought process and resulting action with a new thought process that will produce a desired result. There must be a benefit derived of sufficient value and meaning to you alone to be worth the effort necessary to do this and to overcome the resistance to change.

        Step 5: Is it worth it? This question must be answered very carefully and honestly. If the answer is yes, do it and DO IT NOW! However, if the answer is no, if the benefit derived cannot muster the desire to overcome the obstacle, you have three choices:

        Change the goal thereby reducing the obstacle;
        and/or increase the benefit to make it more meaningful.
        Drop the entire issue and get on with your life without feeling guilty.

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        Bonus Step: If you really want to stay motivated you will have to reinforce your efforts through affirmations or self talk. In a few places around the house, place a simple statement of what you are trying to do and repeat the statement as often as possible. The more often you do it the faster the process.

        Readers will probably be interested to know Mike, the author of this article, also offers a free debt elimination mini-course via e-mail. You can enroll at Debt Free In 7.5 Years.

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        Selling Annuities Comes to the Rescue for Rising Tuition Costs

        Post on Sep 6th 2008

        For the first time ever, the average cost of a four-year private college rose above $30,000 in 2006-07 to $30,367, according to a report from the College Board. Get used to this number increasing for the 11th straight year, the average cost for total tuition, fees, room and board charges rose faster than the inflation rate. At this rate, to send a child off to private college 20 years from now will set you back a cool $73,435 per year (calculations courtesy of www.collegeboard.com).

        Today many parents are looking for additional sources of cash to cover the ever-increasing cost of college education, preferably ones that do not require more loans or borrowing against home equity. More and more, they are looking toward selling annuities to help foot the bill.

        An annuity is a tax-deferred contract, typically purchased through an insurance company, which allows you to accumulate funds on a tax-deferred basis, and receive income for a specified time period. Annuities are typically thought of as retirement vehicles, but according to J.G. Wentworth, the leading finance company specializing in the secondary market for annuities, they are gaining popularity as personal finance tools for other important family goals such as college.

        Parents are doing all they can to help provide their children with the opportunity of a college education and minimize the debt load they will have to carry after graduation. Many grandparents are also contributing to their grandchildrens education. A recent survey by the MetLife Mature Market Institute showed that 55% of grandparents surveyed who had grandchildren under age 21 contribute in some way to their college education, with 21% setting up a fund for tuition.

        More investors who hold annuities or those who anticipate inheriting them have inquired about leveraging their assets to fund college tuitions, said Michael Vaughan, Managing Director of the J.G. Wentworth Annuity Purchase Program. For parents able to utilize part of the income stream of an annuity to raise a lump sum of cash, it is a valuable alternative to taking out another loan or borrowing against home equity lines. For grandparents, in addition to making an important investment in the future of their grandchildren, selling all or part of an annuity can actually make their estate planning easier.

        Annuities can increase the complexity of estate planning issues, because they are subject to the estate transfer tax which can deplete the annuity of almost 50% of its value. Children who inherit an annuity from a deceased parent can also inherit a hefty tax bill along with it. As the beneficiary, he or she is responsible for the taxes on the annuitys gains at their ordinary income tax rate.

        Selling your annuity through a secondary market provider such as J.G. Wentworth not only provides the cash stream necessary to make a college education possible, but it can also rescue your beneficiaries from a heavy tax burden down the road.

        Brian McKenna is a copywriter for DMi Partners, an interactive marketing firm specializing in higher education, real estate, retail and finance.

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        Consolidation Loans - Single Loan Against Multiple Loans

        Post on Sep 6th 2008

        Rising cost of living and changing business trends compel many people to take multiple loans, which calls for a systematic plan to:

        Manage compound debts
        Keep track of various pay back schedules
        Elude the possibility of missing one or the other repayments

        Consolidating loans is one such systematic solution. One of the best examples of a multiple financial chaos is the latest trend or need of keeping several credit cards. Nowadays, the market is overflowing with credit card companies providing attractive card offers. For corporate benefits, many big organisations too are coming up with either affiliated cards or their own cards. By offering attractive deals to card holders they force their clientele to avail those dedicated cards. Such changing trends make it imperative for people to balance their earnings and expenditures, and to pay off their bills vigilantly.

        When debts are multiple, paying interests on each loan separately may turn out to be very costly. So, merging multiple loans into a single loan amount makes sense. This is when consolidation loans come into the picture. Best compared to the barter system of yesteryears, these loans enable borrowers to pay off their multiple debts in one go.

        Though consolidation loans too are of secured and unsecured nature, the success of consolidation depends upon the reduced overall loan price and pay back period as compared to the existing debts. This further depends upon what loan types one is consolidating. For example, the consolidation of multiple credit card debts will always prove to be cheaper, as credit cards have high interest rates.

        Secured consolidation loans require collateral and are best suited for clearing larger debts, as the rate of interest is low with negotiable pay back terms and loan clauses. Unsecured consolidation loans, on the other hand, do not require collateral and are best suited for clearing smaller debts, as the rate of interest is high with non-negotiable repayment terms and loans conditions.

        To sum up, the benefits of consolidation loans are single loan/payment against multiple loans/payments and reduced monthly payments and interest rates. People can get out of debts faster and avoid bankruptcy without dealing with multiple lenders.

        The author is business writer specializing in finance and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry; A is masters in Business Administration and is currently assisting http://www.longdogfinance.co.uk, for secured loans and unsecured loans.

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        5 Steps to Getting Out of Debt

        Post on Sep 6th 2008

        It usually starts innocently enough with maybe by racking up credit card debt or student loans and quickly turns into a downward spiral of bills piling up, jacked up interest rates, late payments and pretty soon you’ve hit bottom. It’s time to change your mindset and take control of your financial situation!

        1. Change Your Habits
        This can be the hardest step but you need to stop getting further into debt and take a 180. Open your wallet and take out all of your credit cards and only spend what you have.

        2. Track Your Spending
        Find out where your money is going! Track where every penny goes for one week from gas to your morning latte.

        3. Make a Budget and a Plan
        Now that you have an idea of where your money goes, start evaluating where you can cut costs and how much of your income you can put towards paying off your debt. Set goals that are achievable like “Pay down half of Visa card in 8 weeks”.

        4. Start a Savings Account
        If you lost your job today or your car needed major repairs, would you be able to make ends meet? If not, then start putting aside a set amount each month. The general rule of thumb is that you should have a nest egg of 3 months salary in savings. If you can only do $50 a month, you are still putting yourself in a better situation than you were.

        5. Pull Your Credit Reports
        Request a free copy of your credit report and analyze who you owe and how much. This may not be pleasant but is a must!

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        Debt Negotiations

        Post on Sep 5th 2008

        Businesses use commercial debt negotiation while dealing with creditors. The process of conciliation allows to lower the amount of money owed and also to obtain a paid in full designation for the settlement. Commercial debt negotiation is used as a way to become debt free in a relatively short period of time while also reducing the total amount owed by as much as sixty percent.

        To begin commercial debt negotiation period one needs to hire a consultant who will help to deal with finances. The counselor helps to create a repayment plan and accumulate all the expenses to one monthly payment. Commercial debt negotiation is used by those people who have difficulties with credit cards (for example to solve insolvency issues), personal loans and collection agencies. This service helps to restore ones financial health and reputation through repaying creditors at a reduced rate. As a result of commercial debt negotiation program one will gain control of his/her finances and will avoid filing of bankruptcy.

        There are plenty of commercial debt negotiation companies that are available for customers. Their services, terms, fees differ from one company to another. So, a customer can find those whose service will satisfy his/her requirements and personal needs. Thats why it is important to review some companies, to compare their services, to evaluate which companies work better with consumers to improve their credit management skills and abilities. The two options are most commonly offered by commercial debt negotiation companies. These options are consolidation and credit card abstinence. Both the company and the customer can define that the optimal option for the customer is repayment with a reduced amount. So, a special schedule of repayment at a reduced rate will be created.

        It is in companys charge to conduct the negotiations with creditors. Theres no need to say that customers are very pleased with this service because it makes them free from communication with creditors. It happens that people get so deep in debt that every contact with creditors turns into nightmare. Because companies understand the psychology of those who are in debt they are staffed with professional, certified arbitrators who are trained to deal with all financial issues on behalf of clients. Debt negotiation companys arbitrators are well versed in the legalities, strategies, and options that are necessary for successful interaction with even the most aggressive creditor. So, the company that prevents the customer from these contacts is a lifesaver to some extent. The fact that companies offer debt management method that is legal, ethical, and effective is one more reason why customers choose debt negotiation service. What also important is the fact that a consumer who turn to a debt negotiation company for help for the first time can usually receive a free financial analysis of his situation.

        Den Braun is an expert in finance. The author is a business writer specializing in finance and credit products and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry. Den Braun writes about Debt settlement & debt negotiation and other related topics on the debt-settlement website.

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        Where to Save or Lose Money

        Post on Sep 5th 2008

        I recall a lesson learnt sometime ago about analysing my money transactions.

        I had made a trip to a store where I planned to buy foam for a sofa I was making. The store was located on a busy road and in a London borough known for its ruthless parking attendants.

        I found a parking bay on a side street close by. On parking the car, I decided to pay for a permit allowing 30mins costing about 60p. After about 20mins I made my way back to the car, foam in hand and was only a few meters away when I saw a parking attendant next to my car. As is usually the case, she claimed to have already written the ticket, could not cancel it, and anyway I was a minute above my limit.

        My anger, initially directed at the attendant was now at myself. As I drove home, I thought if only I paid for an hour, I could have avoided the situation. Although it would have meant having time left on the clock, my not getting a ticket would have been guaranteed. I would have saved myself 50 - parking fine - by spending 1.20.

        Why did I not pay the 1.20? To save 60 pence. However, I failed to think and look beyond the present, had I analysed the money transaction taking place, it would have been clear the decision I was about to take was a wrong one.

        Here is the problem, stopping to think. How many times have you stopped to think about the consequences of your daily money transactions? Rushing through life, you find yourself focusing on big things, not realising the small things count and in reality have an effect on your life in the end.

        Having money is not always about earning more but about managing what you already have. You probably know the quickest way to have more money is by not wasting it, spending and saving wisely.

        Understanding where you stand before, during, and after entering into a money transactions is very important. More so your daily transactions, as they can lose or save you a lot of money over time.

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        To SIPP Or Not To SIPP

        Post on Sep 4th 2008

        Could you beat the pension companies at their own game by taking your own pension investment decisions? A growing number of Britons are opting to do just this through Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs).

        Although SIPPs have been around since 1990, in recent years they have become far more popular as savers aim to achieve the best level of pension income possible. Today, an estimated 70,000 SIPP plans exist in the UK with assets of over 14bn.

        The main appeal of SIPPs is that they offer you far greater choice and more control over your pensions investments than traditional pension schemes. They can also work out cheaper too as you can save on management fees.

        You can invest in most main asset classes through a SIPP, with the big exception of residential property. So while you wont be able to include a buy-to-let flat or house in your SIPP, shares, unit trusts and commercial property are all eligible.

        Property is one of the most popular investments for SIPP holders, who benefit by paying no income or capital gains tax on bricks and mortar investments, including offices, hotels, student accommodation, care homes, land and even prisons.

        Think twice about property as a good potential investment before you act, however. Its a high-risk move to invest a large portion of your pension in property as youll need a fair stash of cash to invest in a property directly through a SIPP. The most you can borrow through a SIPP to buy property will be 50% of the fund value: so if your pension pot totals 50,000, an extra 25,000 wont buy you much.

        And while youre at it, it also pays to be clear whether a SIPP is right for you in the first place. Most commentators say they are suited to relatively sophisticated investors who want more of a say in where their money is invested and with larger than usual pension pots to invest.

        Bear in mind also that the paperwork involved may cost more than an ordinary personal pension or stakeholder pension plan because each SIPP is unique to the individual. However, a number of packaged plans are available to streamline the process of setting up and running such schemes.

        BeatThatQuote.com can help you find out whether a SIPP is right for you, says product director Sophie Neary. “You can use our Pensions Calculator at BeatThatQuote.com to estimate how UK SIPPs could benefit you. Alternatively complete a short form online and one of our advisors will contact you to compare your options and the possible advantages of saving for your pension through a SIPP.

        “Remember that SIPPs are complex, so only fools rush in. Its essential that you take expert advice before making any decisions. Our independent financial advisors are experts in UK self-invested personal pensions. Their advice is completely free and youre not obliged to take it.”

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        The Effects Of Interest Rate Hikes On You

        Post on Sep 3rd 2008

        An increase in the interest rate by the Bank of England always scares people until they work out exactly what affect the increase will have on their lives. The people who will suffer the most will be those people who have taken out loans that have left them financially stretched before the interest rate increase occurred. The actual amount of the increase isnt as much of a problem as the psychological effects of the increase. People who can be hardest hit are those who own homes although they can sort out some of their problems by consolidating their debts. One of the problems is that the interest rate increase will affect people in a variety of different ways, not a single way.

        Many people will be able to make plans to accommodate the increased interest rate on loans and mortgages, but may be unprepared for its effect on other general costs. To be hit on multiple sides with rising costs will greatly increase the pressure on those people who have loans outstanding. The burden of the loans will increase and the more stretched a person is financially before the increase, the more they will feel the effects of the increase. While the increase may be as little as a quarter of a percent, it can result in a increase of 20 pounds per month or more in monthly payments on a loan of 10 000 pounds.

        The additional money will have to be taken from another aspect of the household budget, which in turn can have affects on peoples quality of life. Most people will deduct it from the amount of money allocated to leisure activities and non-essential aspects. This can be exacerbated by the fact that other bills may also be increased through the interest rate increase. This is coupled with the fact that council tax rates can be tied to interest rates and can increase in line with increases in the interest rates. This means that the person will have to cope with increased bills at a time when they are trying to reduce costs to pay off loans or mortgages that have been also increased.

        One bill that is often linked to increased interest rates is a persons energy bill since it is the increased energy usage that has been a root cause of the latest interest rate increase. Due to the link between the increased interest rates and increased energy bills there are many people who suffer after even a small increase in interest rates. While most people will be able to weather the increase with few major problems, those people who were in financial trouble before will be the worst affected. One of the things that can prevent someone from being too badly affected is having a fixed rate loan. You can only have a fixed rate loan for a few years it can help you to sort out your financial problems without worrying that your debt is going to increase.

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