A Debt Checklist
A Debt Checklist is the only sensible way to organize and control your finances. Most people aren't actually aware quite how much debt they possess - in fact, a recent survey found that almost 75% of UK adults were up to ?5000 out when asked to estimate their non-mortgage debt.
They weren't much better when asked to produce a cashflow statement showing how their hard earned cash was being spent each month! A Debt Checklist is a plan you can use to get a grip on your finances, and will allow you to understand in black and white, where savings can be made, and how debt can be tackled most effectively.Obviously, you will have a savings account. If you DON'T, go open one now. Choose a large, reputable bank or loan company so you won't have any problems getting access to your funds when you need them.Secondly, you need to cut back on your credit card spending.
Credit card companies do everything they can to encourage you to spend, and even more to try and cajole you into only paying off the minimum each month, making credit cards the MOST expensive way to borrow money you are ever likely to come across. If you find yourself paying for 'small' items with a credit card, you are asking for trouble. Not only will you be that annoying person in the front of the grocery queue at Walmart paying by card, but you will also rapidly lose ANY idea of what you have spent, and where. Debit cards are SLIGHTLY better than credit cards for these small purchases, but not much - you will still face a terrible temptation to spend more (up to 50% more than paying by cash, if recent surveys are to be believed!)You MUST pay more than the minimum payment each month - if you don't your debts will be around for a LONG time! It can take over 20 years to pay off a measly $1,000 credit card bill if you simply pay the 2% minimum each month. At the end of this, the interest payments you have made will FAR exceed the original debt! And that, of course, is how credit card companies afford those swanky downtown offices.If you have dependents, you need insurance.
It may seem like an extra cost right now, but believe me, it is 'Murphy's Law' - if you don't have it, you will need it imminently! Auto insurance, Mortgage Payment Protection, house insurance and life insurance are a basic set you need. This point is related to pensions, too. Start as early as you can. If you don't have a pension plan now, start it immediately. The tax advantages just can't be missed.
And the earlier you start, the sooner compounding has a chance to work it's magic. And compounding is the secret that will determine if you have a comfortable retirement, or live in a shack, eating beans. And don't try and kid yourself you won't make it to old age - bet you will, and bet you will be surprised how expensive everything is in 30 years!Read up on money, and money topics. If you understand how cash works, the chances of getting into serious debt decrease dramatically. I'm not saying you have to read the Wall St Times, but an understaning of interest rates and compounding won't hurt.
That's about it for now - Get saving!.
Dave is a freelancer who contributes to www.NoDebtEver.com the free get out of debt fast siteSelf Employed Mortgage Loans - A Survival Guide
When you're self employed you have numerous advantages. As you are a free agent, you will write off every deduction you can on your tax return. You acquire the potential to earn extra income much more so than someone who is employed by someone else. The best part is that you are the gaffer, the boss! On rare occasions, being freelance has some drawbacks. One is when you go to get finance for a property or a large purchase.
However, here are some items to know that could help you prepare for the mortgage loan process. A self-employed mortgage loan survival guide, if you will.While confirming your income - the average lender will need to be made aware of at least 2 years of self employment history, occasionally they will request 3 years. They will ask to see this history verified in tax returns, generally. Occasionally the lenders may figure your income as being the average income you claimed on your income taxes as profits, not your gross business income. Another time the lender...
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SOA Consulting Services Announced by XWebServices, Inc.
May 31, 2005 -- Today, more and more companies understand the need for a Service Oriented Architecture. Drawn primarily by the promise of interoperability in an increasingly global and heterogeneous business world, Service Oriented Architectures (SOAs) allow firms to better align their business needs and IT infrastructure, lower development costs, encourage sharing of services, complete integration faster and build industry best practices.A service-oriented approach enables rapid assembly, shortens deployment time and reduces risk of failure so you can keep your organization more agile and profitable. SOA is the latest evolution in distributed computing.SOA Consulting Services GroupWhether a company is migrating application design practices and tools toward a style that creates shared, reusable and distributed services or building new SOA applications and solutions in an enterprise, XWebServices, Inc.'s SOA Consulting Services Group assists companies achieve their SOA goals.SOA Architect...
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Real Estate Wealth Protection With Short Sales
Is a sharp correction in store for the real estate market?Fannie Mae, the largest buyer of mortgages in the US, is worried. They recently warned that the probability of a housing bust has risen sharply in certain parts of the country. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financed about 43% of new home mortgages last year. That's down from 53% the year before. Fannie and Freddie only buy "conforming loans" In these days of easy money and competition for borrowers...
morelenders are selling mortgages to non-government sponsoredloan buying companies. They have less stringent lending standards. That means more risk as it allows home buyers with poor credit records or unconfirmed income to qualify for mortgage loans. Listen to this! 24% of the sub-prime loans sold to non-conforming buyers in 2004 were adjustable rate mortgages with an interest only feature. And...
these mortgages are not restricted to less expensive houses. The share of jumbo mortgages loans ($359,650 & up) accepted without...
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Non Exclusive Mortgage Leads
When borrowers supply their forms of request for a mortgage loan, lead providers generate leads from the data supplied by borrowers and mail them to several brokers or lenders.
Very often these leads get recycled, as they move from one broker or loan officer to the other. Such leads are known as Non Exclusive Mortgage Leads.
Though Non Exclusive Mortgage Leads have a downside related to confidentiality and speed of transfer, they are less expensive than Exclusive Mortgage Leads.
More importantly, they can offer the best deal to the borrower.
Let's take an example.
Maggie applies for a Non-Exclusive Mortgage Loan at a mortgage lead providing company.
As hers is a Non Exclusive Mortgage Lead, the lead provider sends her lead to several loan officers and these people get in touch with her. As the loan officers increase, competition becomes stiffer.
It is much like the difference between one person spending ...
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Stop Money Worries Killing You!
Copyright 2006 Christopher Green
Recently, as I was surfing around the web, I found yet another website offering misguided, uninformed and irrelevant advice to people who are stressed, depressed or anxious. The site had the following advice for sufferers:
"Most people who become stressed, anxious or depressed do so because they are experiencing financial difficulties. Debt is a big problem for a lot of people, and many struggle to service debts because they are on a low income. Other factors include poverty, unemployment, and a feeling of worthlessness because financial aspirations haven't been met. Money is one of the biggest causes of stress and depression in the Western world."
It is a statement I have seen and heard from many people, from medical professionals to sufferers and of course, in many publications and websites.
I'm sure you too will have either been told money is the root cause of your problems or heard it from various sources.
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Houston Mortgage Bankers
A mortgage is a sound investment. The real estate and mortgage industries are booming and most finance gurus are telling us to go in on some type of mortgage investment. Trillions of dollars are invested in residential mortgages; as well as commercial mortgage markets various insurances companies and pension funds. Individuals take part in these mortgage transactions through mutual funds by purchasing mortgages backed securities or mortgage obligations. Because mortgage loans are underwritten carefully with required credit and collateral, they are extremely safe investments.
Houston mortgage banks are trade organizations composed of loan origination companies, servicing companies and affiliated industry service providers.
The Association actively promotes the interests of the mortgage lending industry through the work of its officers and directors, its committee system, its partnership with the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and direct involvement in the local...
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The 7 Sins of Mortgage Brokers
Honesty is the most important aspect of dealing with mortgage brokers. Unfortunately not all brokers are forth coming with certain information that would allow you to trust them and make an informed decision about the deal they recommend. Don't get me wrong not all mortgage brokers are bad. Just don't underestimate the influence that commission has on their recommendations. And, as always there are bad eggs in every industry.
Being aware of the following broker sins will help you pick a trustworthy broker and make sure they get the best deal for you. Most importantly, don't be afraid to ask questions.
Sin 1: Favouring their loan product.
You need to be aware if the mortgage broker is also a lender, i.e. do they have their own loan products? If they do, and they offer there own product, there needs to be a clear, understandable reason why their product is the best choice for your situation.
Sin 2: Being influenced by commission.
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Lottery Winners Lose It All
You have heard it time and again. Lottery Winners lose it all and trust fund babies waste their parent's hard earned cash. In fact, up to 80% of the lottery winners in this country file bankruptcy within five years. Most of us say," That would never happen to me. You would have to be really dumb to lose all that money." Yet the very reason that these individuals let their money run through their fingers is the very reason that most of us are still working pay check to paycheck.
It is a...
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Top 7 Ways to Succeed in the Business of Speaking
How attractive are you as a speaker? No, your looks, but your consistent ability to provide a quality presentation, attract clients, and be irresistibly attractive to meeting planners and speaker bureaus? Below are some useful tips that I learned while owning a national, professional speakers bureau for 13 years. 1. Presentation ? do you have something interesting, inspiring, and useful to share with audiences? Be mindful of your voice (keep it deep and low pitched), your personality...
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Knowledge Infusion Strengthens Human Capital Management Consultancy with Industry Expert
San Ramon, Calif. (ContentDesk) June 13, 2006 - Knowledge Infusion, the consulting authority on human capital management (HCM) technology, today announces the company continues to bring customers world-class knowledge and experience with the addition of Michael Brennan to its team of experts. Joining as Principal Consultant focused on Talent Management, Brennan will work closely with customers to help them design their learning and performance strategies and processes and evaluate industry leading...
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Ever wanted to make your own Themed Gift Baskets?
If you've always wanted to know how to make your own gift baskets, this article will give you some tips to get started. Gift baskets are such a wonderful gift and can be given for any occasion. Creating personalized themed gift baskets is a great gift to give that someone special. Gift Baskets are easy to make and a joy to give. When creating a themed gift basket, don't limit yourself as to the type of basket that you can create.
It can be something simple and small, homemade or lots...
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The Speakers Group Offers Expanded Service to Meeting Planners
The Speakers Group, established as a speaker management and marketing firm in December 2003, has recently expanded to assist meeting planners as a full-service speakers bureau, while maintaining its roster of five managed speakers. The development was made official in late March, marked by the launch of a new and expanded web site featuring approximately 150 of the most reputable speakers and entertainers on the convention/conference circuit today. Included on the roster are familiar names such...
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Choosing Label Printers For Business Needs
Many people today are opting to go with the services of a
label
printing house to handle their shipping and handling business requirements.
These label printers will offer services to handle all of your direct mailing
needs. Label printers are a great way to save money and time, and with the
technology that they offer, you can eliminate much of the hassle of your
shipping...
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