Tuesday, December 27, 2011

When Is It Advisable To Take Out a Payday Loan?

Let's talk about a payday loan.  Payday loans are also known as cash advance loans. First of all a cash advance loan is advisable only in emergency situations because they can be quite troublesome at a later date when repayment is required. It is advisable to look for other alternatives first rather than applying for a payday loan. The cost is quite high. Determine the extent of the emergency, (which sounds a bit ridiculous) and determine whether the cost is worth it. 

There are many situations that may warrant a payday loan. Let me give you some examples, and then you determine.

First and foremost would be health related. There are many people that do not have health insurance, and can not pay for medical care. Many situations can arise such as an accident, sudden illness, a person is hurt, etc. Life is important. Everything must be done to preserve it. If someone needs medical attention and you can not pay then of course, a payday loan would be advisable.

Another emergency may be travel. Hypathetically let's imagine a family member passes away in another part of the country, where it is necessary to get there as soon as possible, but unfortunately it is not in the budget for 1 or 2 or more airplane tickets. In this case a payday loan is most advisable. With the same thought let's say that you and the family are traveling by car somewhere and the car breaks down requiring an extensive and expensive repair. Once again an amount that is beyond your means. This would be another case where one could employ a this type of loan.

Emergency home repairs. There are cases where roofs are in extremely poor condition, requiring repair or replacement to keep cold weather out, rain and snow. The furnace went out and you need it because of cold weather, your refrigerator or stove go out. Something in your home that really needs repair or replacement, because of a need at that moment or because it could cause long term damage. These are emergencies that have to be taken care of and if there is no money available, then it would be wise to obtain an emergency loan.

Emergency car repairs. It is necessary to travel to and from work, do the family grocery shopping, or visit someone. A car is a great asset but not when it does not work. Emergency car repair is another good reason to possibly request a quick loan.

Finally, what is considered by this author an emergency qualified for use of a payday loan, are utility bills. If your gas and electric are turned off because of non payment, or your water, or a mortgage payment is not met, these also qualify as emergencies. Credit cards, personal loans, revolving credit, etc do not. Those are luxuries being paid for through credit.

The costs associated with fast cash advance loans are governed by lender terms, the amount of money borrowed, and the processing fees necessary to complete the transaction. Cash advance loans are as a rule do have a high cost. For example a $200 loan, you can expect to pay a minimum service charge of $30 due within one or two weeks of the loan. When you take out a loan, you'll have to provide a check or money order in the amount of the cash advanced plus the service fee -- cashable at the end of the term of the loan.

This is just one example. There are variations that you should examine before signing on the dotted line.
There are valid reasons to request a payday cash advance loan. The best advise is to make sure that you are requesting the loan for a valid emergency.

"A simple fact that is hard to learn is that the time to save money is when you have some." -Joe Moore


Marilu Nieto, The Home Biz Diva, is an experienced Real Estate Broker having helped countless families in the span of 24 years of service. If you would like more information regarding debt relief and debt relief services, visit my informative site at Consumer Debt Relief 

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Are You Facing A Financial Crisis?

Let's talk about struggling with personal debt and finding yourself and your family in a financial crisis.  Been there, done that. Without a doubt it is an awful situation to face alone and even more so when you have a family to look after.

Here are some tips that may help if your are facing a financial crisis. To survive difficult times as mentioned, it is crucial to keep in mind the two most important points. First, don't panic; second, set your priorities.

A calm thoughtful approach to your family's problems and necessities is a priority in today's tough economic times. Review your monthly income (or average monthly income) and subtract from it your fixed costs of living. Fixed costs are housing, utilities, food, auto or form of transportation, clothing (necessities), insurance, child care/school, etc. DO NOT INCLUDE CREDIT CARDS. Recreation and luxuries are not necessities. Are you making enough to cover fixed costs? Are you living beyond your means? It is at times difficult to assess our situation without seeing real numbers. Once you see reality down on paper in black and white, (or whatever ink you use), reality will begin to set in.

The way a family lives can be changed. In order to help your financial situation, this may be necessary. Perhaps it may be advisable to liquidate some essential items. There could be resistance from family members, but the heads of household will have to be honest and explain to whoever makes up the household, the necessity of organizing and eliminating. Liquidation may include real property or cars to help maintain financial survival for you and you family.

Unsecured bills, family loans, and credit cards may have to be put on hold; anyone you owe money to can be convinced to hold off if approached correctly. In the event that the creditors become hard nosed and refuse to work with you, then it is suggested that you seek seek financial counseling There are many free organizations willing to help and of course there are many pay organizations seeking your business. It would be a wise decision to talk to a professional for analysis of your personal financial situation. Most of all, explore your options. Advice on the latter is to thoroughly review and investigate whomever you choose to do business with. Carefully consider who takes a bite of your next pay check before you hand over your money or try a free analysis.

Remember, don't panic. There is always a solution. The difficult part is looking for that solution and sticking firm and tight to the decision made. It will be extremely difficult at first, but with everyone in the family informed and doing their part to help financially, your finances can be stabilized and begin to improve with time.

"Every problem has a gift for you in its hands." -Richard Bach

Marilu Nieto, The Home Biz Diva, is an experienced Real Estate Broker having helped countless families in the span of 24 years of service. If you would like more information regarding debt relief and debt relief services, visit my informative site at Consumer Debt Relief Info.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Before A Divorce, Protect Your Finances

Let's talk about protecting your financial reputation before a divorce.  Most people do not think about their finances before a difficult decision as separation and divorce, but it is absolutely necessary.  Here are the reasons why. While you may not want to think about money when you are experiencing a traumatic life change such as divorce, being practical may save you from even more heartache somewhere down the road. Keeping your credit safe before a separation and divorce is critical. 
The following steps should be taken:

Document Everything — First and foremost document everything. Once attorneys and courts become involved make sure that all of your financial arrangements and agreements are documented. If there are any discrepancies, for example creditors wanting payment on something that your ex spouse owes, you can refer anyone to your official court records. While this may not be an exact science to get a collector off of your back in a timely manner, you will have the law on your side and the means to protect or restore your credit.

Take Note Of All Your Responsibilities — Be aware of all the accounts you are responsible for, including bank accounts, mortgage loans, credit cards and utilities. It does not matter if you and your soon to be exspouse have decided who will take responsibility for what. There has to be documented proof and arrangements made with each creditor that only (1) one name will be on the account.  The person taking responsibility for the account. 

Dissolve All Joint Accounts — It is a must to disolve joint accounts. Rather than trying to split the account and each spouse paying their portion, it is best to sever all ties. You should remove the right person's name from the accounts or cancel them completely. Make sure the both of you do the canceling together, legally. The first place to start is the bank, as most couples share checking and/or savings accounts when they are married. Also, if you are taking possession of one car with both of your names on the debt if there is a loan, have your spouse's name removed. Make sure that your spouse does the same thing with any property they take. In the event you are still paying for any of this property, then you may have to refinance to get the loan down to one name.  Any bills you paid together, such as utilities, should be put in one name. With respect to credit cards, you can try to work with the credit card company and have them transfer half of the balance to two different accounts in anticipation of the divorce. This may not be easy, but it is a must. 

Divide Any and All Shared Cash — In the process of determining debt, assigning debt and canceling credit accounts, you and your spouse will probably be left with some liquid assets. You should, with the assistance of your divorce attorneys, fairly divide the cash before your divorce is complete and you no longer have any contact. This much more sensible rather than quarreling after all is said and done.

Sell the House — A common well intentioned mistake is to give the house to one of the exspouses. This may be due to children being involved.  Whatever the reason, it should not be done. The best thing to do is to sell the house together and divide the profit. After all, no one can predict the future. There are countless cases of divorcees having their credit ruined because their ex made late payments or let the house go into foreclosure all together.  Explaining to creditors that you are now divorced will not make you any less responsible for a mortgage with your name on it.

Many things can come up in the events of a separation and divorce. The best protection against added anguish and dispaire would be to take protective measures with respect to your finances.  Get the added advice of your attorney to deal with the debt that both parties has accumulated during the course of the marriage. 



"There is no neutral ground in the universe, every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan"  -C.S Lewis




Marilu Nieto, The Home Biz Diva, is an experienced Real Estate Broker having helped countless families in the span of 24 years of service. If you would like more information regarding debt relief and debt relief services, visit my informative site at Consumer Debt Relief Info

I WAS SEARCHING FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND I FOUND IT AT 
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"There is no neutral ground in the universe, every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan"  -C.S Lewis