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By: Joseph Kenny

Almost any given day of the week there’s a good chance you’ll see at least one advertisement for a home equity loan on television. They are certainly growing in popularity. How do they work; however, and are there any benefits in them for you?

Basically a home equity loan allows you to borrow money using your home as collateral as long as you have paid down the original home loan so that you now have equity built up in the home. Let’s say you originally bought the home for $100,000 and have paid that loan down to $75,000. The home has also appreciated in value and is now worth $125,000. You could potentially take out a home equity loan for $50,000.

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By: Joseph Kenny

These days payday loans have become extremely popular and in fact, it would seem that everywhere you turn there is an offer for a payday loan to get you the extra money you need until the next payday. Are payday loans really a good idea; however? Sure, they can help you out when you are in a tight spot financially but there are several serious factors that need to be considered before you actually take out such a loan.

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By: Matt Shupe

If you plan to apply for a mortgage, car loan, credit card or consolidation loan, then you will need to know what is in your credit reports from each of the three major credit bureaus. These include TransUnion, Equifax and Experian and each keeps a detailed record of your current and past debts, payment history, along with any information on public record, which may include foreclosures, bankruptcies or judgements.

Each of your credit reports from the aforementioned bureaus will also feature a numeric score, which is what many lenders refer to when determining your interest rate on a new loan. This number, known as a FICO score, is calculated based on a number of factors that will help potential lenders determine your credit worthiness. Your debt to income ratio, balance to credit limit ratio and the number of revolving credit accounts are all taken into consideration when tallying your FICO score. In addition, any bankruptcy or other negative presence will cause your score to be lowered.

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By: Connie Barker

Those little pieces of plastic can sometimes get you into trouble. Sometimes nothing is easier than to take out your credit card and pay for that sweater or piece of furniture you have been eyeing for months. And who hasn’t been asked by the check-out person to sign up for a credit card in order to save 15 percent on their purchase. Credit card offers are everywhere; they come in the mail on almost a weekly basis.

Many Americans have gotten themselves in credit trouble by the easy access to credit cards. But bad credit is not something to take lightly. Bad credit can make it hard to get a loan for a car or a house. When you find yourself in credit trouble one of the first things to do is to eliminate as many credit cards as you can. Get rid of them, they are just too tempting. With a deliberate plan and some time you can restore your good credit. Just take one step at a time. If you just can’t seem to pay the bills try contacting your creditors and see if they will work out an agreement with you on your payments. Tell them you are having trouble and want to make a good faith effort in paying them. Do not let them have the chance to turn it over to a debt collector.

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By: Susan Green

One of the most difficult decisions that you can face is whether or not to file for bankruptcy. For individuals, there are basically two types of personal bankruptcy, which includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Designed to give the filer a fresh start in life by wiping out certain debts, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will rid the filer of credit card and other unsecured debt. A chapter 13 bankruptcy, on the other hand, is a court-approved payment plan in which the filer is required to repay a predetermined percentage of their debt. The determination of which chapter to file will be based on the filer’s disposable income, if any, after paying their necessary monthly bills.

When many people file for bankruptcy, their first thoughts are of their assets and whether or not they may lose their home. In a Chapter 13 repayment plan, the majority of filers are allowed to keep their property in exchange for repaying a portion of their debts. A Chapter 7, however, is designed to be a liquidation process that often results in the sale of non-exempt property. Which property is non-exempt in a bankruptcy proceeding? Each state has it’s own laws pertaining to the amount of property that an individual or married couple can keep without having to worry about it being liquidated.

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By: Dennis Conner

Sometimes referred to as a paycheck advance, payday loans are short-term loans that are designed to provide the borrower with immediate cash in exchange for a promise to repay the loan on your next payday. Typically, these types of loans do not require a credit check and are, therefore, ideal for many who have little or poor credit. What is more important, however, is a steady job with a guaranteed paycheck. As such, payday loans are not usually approved for individuals who are self-employed or who have unpredictable/sporadic work schedules.

If you are approved for a payday loan, you will most likely be given cash in exchange for your postdated check that reflects the amount of the original loan plus interest. Typically, the lender will cash the check on the day of the applicant’s next payday unless other arrangements are made. An example would be if the payday lender were to offer the borrower an opportunity to refinance the loan instead of having their check cashed. For an additional fee and interest, many payday lenders will grant this option for their customers.

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