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: Personal Finance
Insurance Cost Too Much?
Do You Pay Too Much For Insurance?
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it seems like all of my money goes to pay an insurer to cover something. I need auto insurance, as most of you do, to comply with state laws, and also to protect myself in case I have a car accident. My lender requires homeowners insurance. I also pay health insurance premiums because I want to be sure that an illness or injury does not wipe me out.
Recession Survival Tips
I think the experts have been debating the recession for several months now, and they finally blew the whistle and decided to admit that hard times are here. While the talking heads have been, well, talking, we have been browsing through top recession survival tips for ourselves and decided to share our picks here.
Surviving A Recession
We are all facing tough economic times. There is not denying it, though it seems like until the last few months, the politicians and big business leaders have tried! But now that everybody is forced to face reality, let us look at a few things that consumers can do to survive these days of a falling stock market, tight credit, and bank instability.
