Borrowing money is a two-edged sword — do it carelessly and you will be plagued by debt. However, borrowing money wisely can help you achieve your financial goals more effectively.
This section covers all aspects of lending and borrowing, including loans, mortgages, peer-to-peer lending, etc.
Additionally, check out related articles in these sections: debt reduction, credit cards, and your credit
Mixing money and family typically is not a prudent financial move. All too often, personal feelings get tangled up in a web of financial burdens, and it can be unpleasant and potentially put you in a bad situation. It can be made even more complicated when the ones you are closest to in your family … Read more
When money is tight, and you need a little more liquidity to ease the situation, you might need to get a loan. But what if you have bad credit? Bad credit can be a deal-breaker when it comes to getting the cash you need. In fact, some banks will turn you down for a personal … Read more
A credit card cash advance is an easy way for you to get cash from your credit card. If you have your PIN, you can simply walk up to an ATM to withdraw your money. Without a PIN number, you can still withdraw money by going to a bank and some stores will even let … Read more
Are you thinking about borrowing money from your 401(k) plan? Whether it is for the down payment for your home purchase, for debt payment, to fund your new business venture, or to cover your cash shortfall; borrowing money from your 401(k) is a decision that you need to consider carefully. Table of Content How to … Read more
Debt-to-Income Ratio, or DTI ratio, is how a bank or lender determines what you can afford to borrow. It is a way to assess your ability to pay back the loan based on your income and other debt obligations. If your DTI ratio is too high, then you’re a risky borrower and may not qualify … Read more
With the current credit crunch, raising capital to start or expand a small business can be a real challenge. The bitter irony is that while interest rates are at historic lows, access to funding sources has all but dried up. As a result, many small companies have turned to business credit cards. While credit cards … Read more
Imagine this scenario: You are ready to sell your car, that you now own free and clear, only to be told by your lender that you can’t until you pay off another unsecured loan you have with the same lender. In essence, you are being told that you are not through paying on your car, … Read more
You might have noticed that banks aren’t lending as readily as they used to. The recent credit crisis and economic recession made it difficult to get an unsecured personal loan from your bank — even for a secured loan like a HELOC. The difficulty associated with obtain loans through traditional banks has contributed to an … Read more
The recession has prompted many to decide that debt is not the way to live life. Some are deciding that it might be wise to adopt a lifestyle where borrowing isn’t necessary. Those who are already in debt might choose to pay off their debt as quickly as possible and not borrow again. Those without … Read more
Nobody wants to go into debt but sometimes you may need to find some short term financing to help you get through temporary hiccups in your financial life. When situations like this arise it is important to know the places that you can turn to for financial help. Payday lenders and pawn shops are the … Read more