Archive for September, 2008

Get It Right With Credit Cards

Friday, September 12th, 2008


You are swamped in credit card debt, the creditor calls just doesn’t stop and you are getting increasingly frazzled. Credit card debt collection is a burden to both parties – the lender and the borrower. To reduce credit card debt collection quickly it is important for you to take stock of the situation, look the bills “in the face” and know the amount you actually owe. Being willing to analyze and then take charge of the situation will make the problem resolvable.

If you have a credit card problem in the past, use them wisely this time. It is important for you to track your purchases as you make them. Also, charge only what you can pay in full within the next 30 days to your credit cards. That aside, you can put the money for each charge you make into a savings account as you go along making your purchase. This separate account is then used to pay the bills when it comes. It is helpful to known the ration between your monthly payment on debt and your monthly income. Lastly, use a debit card so the payment comes straight out of your bank account.

Car Loans For Self Employed People

Sunday, September 7th, 2008


You might have come across no deposit financing when you were in search of car finance. This type of car loan offers is usually available for people with bad or no credit history at all. This is often the case that people who are self employed and doing work on freelance basis.

And the loan provided will be based on what you are can afford to pay back in the long run. The usual maximum payment period will be 5 years. The interest rate offered are often time are very competitive and you will have a lot of selections to choose from. You will need to figure out what is the amount of money that you can repay.

However, there are a few downsides to this too because some car loans company will require you to pay 30% deposit in advance for you to qualify for their 0% interest rate. I am not sure about you, but that sounds like a lot of money to me.

You might not be able to get your dream car this way but at least this is going to help you build your credit and is bringing you a step closer to achieving your goal.