Choosing a Money Market Savings Account

Money market savings accounts can be a great alternative to standard savings account as they often have a higher APR, but there are some catches to watch for when opening an account.

5 Steps To Managing Your Finances When You Have ADHD

Many people with AD/HD have trouble managing their finances. They usually don't have an effective system for paying bills and acquire an overwhelming amount of debt, due to impulsive spending. Managing finances requires attention to detail, record keeping, timeliness, and organizational skills; all things that are challenging to people with AD/HD.

How To Get A Credit Card With Worse Than Bad Credit

At first glance you might wonder why any lender would want to lend money to someone with a bad credit record. But having a bad credit rating does not automatically mean that they have been irresponsible or that it has been their fault. They may have just been unfortunate, lost their job through illness or redundancy, or suffered a relationship breakdown. Credit card companies recognize this situation and so have a number of different schemes to help people who find themselves in this position.

An Explaination of APR

APR is one of those wonderful acronyms. Everyone's seen it, everyone kind of knows what it means but no one's exactly sure.

Benefits Of Applying For Unsecured Loans With The Same Lender

Once you've applied for an unsecured loan with a lender, chances are that you would rather apply with a third party. This is a common practice as many people think that the previous loan will prevent them from obtaining finance with the same lender. Not only this is far from true, but the benefits you can obtain by applying for a second unsecured loan with the same lender are worth considering.

Wire Tapping & ID Theft

Do you know who else is listening on the other lines?

How to Save Real Money When Buying Nearly Anything at Auction

Auctions are a fun, yet sometimes stressful way to buy goods. It could be a car, it could be real estate, it could be antiques or items for the garden and around the home. You can pick up a bargain or get caught. Learning a few tricks can make this process a lot more enjoyable and you can save money too.

How the Pill Revolutionized the Banking Industry

Theory on how the birth control pill revolutionized the banking industry.

Is It Really Risky To Have A Heavy Installment To Pay?

It is true that whenever you have an important monthly payment to make, it usually has the risk of late payments or literally defaulting. With the example story I am about to disclose, I wish to show that if one is really intent on getting by, nothing will get in the way.

Selecting The Right Credit Card

It is very important that you look very closely at your lifestyle and your habits in choosing a credit-card that best suits your needs. Choosing the wrong credit card can very easily turn out to be a debt trap. Know your spending habits and choose a credit card that is best suited for you.

Retire Early - A Student's Guide

So corporate life isn't for you? Then plot your escape from the rat race. This article will show you how.

Paying Your Taxes with a Credit Card

Discover the pitfalls associated with paying for your taxes with a credit card. Could void the purpose of gaining credit card rewards.

Preparing Financially for Disaster

Disasters, be it hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, or wildfires, are sadly an inevitable fact of life. And just as you might protect in advance your house and personal belongings from disasters, so too you must prepare your personal and financial information.