Bad Credit Forum- Re: Best Way To Pay Down Debt and Raise Credit ScoreAlso be sure to check your credit report for errors. They really do happen. I had 2 entries for one credit card, for example, which made it look like I had more outstanding credit than I did. I disputed it, and it was quickly fixed. […]
- Re: Best Way To Pay Down Debt and Raise Credit ScoreThere is a decent article on credit card payoff strategies: http://www.over50web.net/finance/save-money-finance/credit-card-payoff-strategies/ The comments actually give some good information. Basically, you should pick a stategy that works well for you. That said, I do believe that paying off cards that are close to their limits will have a quicker impact o […]
- Re: Renting With Poor CreditAbsolutely, your best bet is to long for somebody who needs a room mate in their own home - if you need very cheap rent, there are older people who need some help around the house or transportation - and they may be willing to give you a big break on rent (or even free rent) in exchange for some services. Of course, you have to be responsible and do what you […]
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Category Archives: Home and Family
Rent A Home or Apartment With Bad Credit
How To Rent A Place To Live WIth Bad Credit
It’s always easier to have good credit, but many thousands of people have had financial problems lately. Lots of these problems were really beyond their control after unemployment rates spiked and the mortgage market crashed. There are still some ways to find a decent place to live if you have bad credit.
Most apartment complexes and home landlords will run a credit check before they hand you a lease. However, you can deal with this issue by using some alternatives.
Use Classifieds To FInd A Place To Live
Fundraising Tips for Hard Times – Casino Parties…Bring Back 1939!
Are You Frustrated By Fundraising During a Recession?
It may seem odd to discuss casino parties on a bad credit blues website! But a tough economic conditions hurt lots of organizations, religious institutions, charities, and schools. Just when these institutions may need more donations, it gets harder to get people to part with their money!
But people need an escape, and the fact that part of the money will go to support a good cause really adds to the effectiveness of this strategy. Casino parties, where party goes buy chips they can use at expertly run gambling parties, makes this an attractive and fun event. The partiers will get to have a fun time, use their “winnings” to bid on donated prices, and the organization will be sure to have a great take!
Hard Times and Health Care
The sad truth is that the current economic problems are not just impacting the ability of a family to eat out at Applebees once a week. Many Americans are actully sacrificing health care, and their health, because of lower earnings and savings rates. I see example after example of Americans who do have health insurance, but must pay a portion of their costs, unable to come up with the extra money to see specialists, have medical tests, or afford high end prescriptions. And for the 48 million Americans without health insurance, the situation is even more dire.
