Debt negotiation companies that claim they can wipe your credit clean or guarantee they can reduce your debt are bad because they can't deliver. But reputable companies can negotiate with your creditors, often reducing your debt 10% to 50%. They can also help you rebuild your credit score by reducing debt and getting a handle on your monthly payments.Claims That Are Too GoodCompanies claiming that debt negotiation has no impact on your credit...more
Many people believe that once they file for bankruptcy they will have a difficult time getting a mortgage loan. However, there is still hope for being approved even with a recent bankruptcy. If you have bad credit and apply for a mortgage loan, more emphasis will be placed on your income your down payment.Most lenders prefer to wait until two years after your bankruptcy before considering a person for a mortgage loan. After these two years, it...more
As a business, non-profit, government agency or association manager, are you overly preoccupied with communications tactics like special events, broadcast plugs, press releases and brochures? Yes? Well then, you're probably not getting the best public relations has to offer, and you're missing the core PR mission you need to pull together the resources and action-planning required to alter individual perception leading to changed behaviors among your most important outside audiences. The plan helps a manager persuade those key folks to his or her way of thinking, then moves them to take actions that allow their department, group, division or subsidiary to succeed.How did you get into this pickle? In all probability, you ignored the underlying premise of public relations: People act on their own perception of the facts before them, which leads to predictable behaviors about which something can be done. When we create, change or reinforce that opinion by reaching, persuading and moving-to-desired-action the very people whose behaviors affect the organization the most, the public relations mission is usually accomplished.This is what such a premise can end up meaning to you: the right...more
Is there any good reason to do your own home inspection? How about to get a better deal. Every flaw you can find is a negotiating point. You don't have to learn building codes, and you probably should use a professional inspector in any case. The point of learning what to look for is to protect yourself and get a better deal.Home Inspection - Use A...more
Credit card debt can be reduced through lower rates or negotiating for reduced balances. With reduced interest, you can pay off the principal quicker with the same monthly payment. The other approach is debt settlement, which eliminates part of your debt at the cost of your credit score.1. Transfer BalancesCredit card companies are always offering...more
Secured loans make your creditors feel more secure about loaning you money. When someone takes out a secured loan, that simply means there is collateral to back up the money they borrowed. This could be a car, or more commonly, a house. There are pros and cons to getting a secured loan as opposed to a standard loan for debt consolidation.Home Equity Line of Credit - Perhaps one of the most common secured loans is the home equity line of credit. This loan amount is based on how much equity you have in your home. Once you take out this type of secured loan, your house becomes collateral. The most positive aspect of a secured home equity loan is that the money you borrow is tax deductible. For instance, if you have $5,000 in credit card debt, you can roll that over into a home equity line of credit. The credit card payments are not tax deductible, but the home equity loan is. In contrast, standard debt consolidation loans are not tax deductible.Interest Rate Advantages - Another advantage of using a secured loan for debt consolidation is the interest rate. For many people, credit cards are the source of their debt problems. Credit cards have enormous interest rates. Since secured...more
How to buy an apartment building? You could start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online - all good ways. Of course, since you're looking at the same properties as every other investor, it's not always easy to beat the...more
Finding a good lender to refinance your mortgage can be almost as important a decision as the actual mortgage you choose. In order to make a wise selection of a refinancing lender you should do four things:1. Know the objective of your mortgage...more
Cover letter writing is almost as important a skill for a job seeker to learn as resume writing. The cover letter accompanies the resume at all times as the primary support document. Whether you use traditional mail, email, faxing, or another type...more
In the early nineties subprime mortgages accounted for about five percent of all mortgages. Today the subprime mortgage loan sector comprises more than twenty percent of the mortgage market. With this explosion of subprime mortgage lenders and...more
A debt management company can consolidate your debt and lower your interest rates by negotiating with your creditors. Debt management companies can also help you pay off your loans sooner. But before you sign up with a company, make sure your...more
Using a cover letter template when job hunting is a logical and time saving measure. Your time is limited, so writing one basic one and using it as your template will simplify the application process, making you more efficient and hopefully employed...more