Bank of America Commits to 2MP
March 5, 2010
The government is good at inventing acronyms and there is a new one consumers need to be aware exists. Referred to as 2MP, the acronym stands for Second Lien Modification Program. The program is another loan modification program backed by the government that is intended to help consumers stay in their homes. Read more
Bad Consumer Loans Begin to Level
February 19, 2010
It has been a long recession and it is not over yet despite signs of economic recovery. Consumers have been dealing with an incalcitrant banking industry that has been busy foreclosing on homes and cancelling credit cards. In 2009 the mountain of debt and troubled loans seemed too high to climb, but apparently the peak may have finally been reached. Read more
Consumers Must Prove Income Up Front for Loan Modification Program
February 11, 2010
Homeowners facing foreclosure had hoped the government’s loan modification programs would work smoothly making it possible to remain in their homes with lowered payments. Though the process has been slow, thousands have managed to get the paperwork completed despite a lot of paperwork delays. But thousands more have been unable to close the new loans. Read more
The Only Financial Rule You Will Ever Need
February 5, 2010
Calling something the only financial rule you will ever need sounds a bit grandiose but it gets your attention. Plus, it’s kind of true. Everyone had their own unique financial situation so everyone needs their own game plan but there is one rule that should be kept in mind at all times. Don’t buy something if you can’t afford it. Read more
How To Lower Your Car Payments Without Paying More In The End
December 28, 2009
Lower car payments help you to get by on a monthly basis but they usually come with a price. This price is easy to overlook because it seems like you are paying less each month, and you are, but you keep paying for a greater period of time and that is how you end up paying a lot more for your car without realizing it. Read more
The Different Types Of Auto Leases
December 21, 2009
Not all auto leases are the same. There are several different types that are tailored to different types of individuals with unique needs. Each type has its own benefits and its own appeal. By gaining a working knowledge of each of these types of leases you can decide if one of them might be right for you. Read more
Loans That Make A Good Impression On Lenders
December 14, 2009
When you think of loans, you think of money that you owe. You think of regular payments that have to be made. You might think that any loans that you are still paying off would not appeal to lenders because you are already paying someone else off for money you borrowed, but this is not the case. Some loans really do make a good impression on lenders. You want to know which ones will so that you can use this knowledge to your advantage. Read more
The Essential Terms Of Any Auto Lease
December 7, 2009
Leasing a car is a lot different than buying one. Leasing has been applauded by some and disparaged by others but is an option that comes with several benefits. You can obtain a car for lower monthly payments in many cases and move on to a new car when the term of the lease is up. Read more
Why Long Period Auto Loans Are A Bad Idea
November 30, 2009
No one wants to be working to pay off their car forever. Still, lenders offer auto loans that can be paid back over long periods of time. Although this strategy may seem to lower your payments and be a good deal on a monthly basis, in the larger scheme of things it is most definitely a mistake. Read more
What People Do Wrong When Car Shopping
November 25, 2009
Car shopping for some is an art form and for others is a shot in the dark. It seems as though most car shoppers either know vehicles and the buying process inside and out or they know little more than what they like. Read more





