Home secretary John Reid was reported to having told magistrates and judges to only jail the most dangerous and persistent criminals’. The prime minister also defends the home secretary decision saying that he is only …

When an individual loses their job and becomes unemployed, there is an indirect affect that can be seen with their credit score. Losing a job is stressful and particularly damaging when monthly payments still need …

Should you pay upfront costs when financing a small business loan? Desperate for money, many entrepreneurs are forking over thousands of dollars in upfront costs for business loans that many times are not funded. Disappointed, …

The procedure for getting a green card through refugee or asylee status is similar but also different in some respects.  Both a refugee and asylee are in the US because of fear of persecution in …

Before 2001, the United States Treasury sold its 30-year bond as the longest duration bond of the United States. It was used to finance the budget deficit of the U.S. government and was sold everywhere …

Over the past several decades, weddings and wedding planning has become a multi-million dollar industry. With the cost of an “average” wedding nationwide hovering somewhere around $25,000, it is important for couples making such a …

The key word is “fair”. Of course it’s not fair that I have to help someone who made unwise decisions and now has to be bailed out. It may not be fair, but I would …

There will always be a difference between a trader and an investor. Take Warren Buffet for example, who was and still is one of the best investors this country has seen – if not the …

Investment diversification is the spreading of investment capital through multiple financial instruments and/or economic sectors. The Financial Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, recommends diversification as an investment risk management method. An example of diversification is stock …

When Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, he gave voice to what would become one of the most highly guarded American values: equal treatment under the law.  The phrase “we hold these truths to …

There are many different factors that affect the housing market. Those in the market to buy or sell a house should be aware of these because they might provide some clues as to what the …

Identity theft is prevalent everywhere and in ways that many people do not realise. You have to be vigilant about protecting the keys to your identity and in many cases it is far better to …

THE INS AND OUTS OF CREDIT SERVICES The world of credit cards can be very confusing for the general consumer and business owner. This article will take the mystery out of credit services, including business …

Being Self-employed can be an annoyance when you want to obtain financing. This is due to the fact that most traditional lenders are more comfortable lending to those that are employed because there is more …

No matter the reason, there are times that we have to send money instantly. In these instances waiting 3 to 5 days on a bank ACH transfer simply will not do, especially if you need …

Greeting cards can be very nice to send to people, but they can add up quite easily with the $3 or more price tag many of them carry.  Fortunately, there are many different ways that …

Do you think you are ready to get yourself out of debt? Well, in order to be effective you will need a solid plan of action. Getting out of debt is a tough feat with …

Many people are in debt because they simply can’t help spending more than they can afford.  There are different strategies that you can employ if you are truly serious about making this change.  The following …

Most of us dream of becoming rich, of retiring early and taking long overseas holidays. Wouldn’t it be nice if we have so much money? We can just invest the money and wait for the …

Life takes money, and money is often tight. So how are we supposed to get by during those tight times? Here are a few tips my wife and I followed during some continued tight times, …

It’s going to happen at one point or another in your life, a family member is going to need some sort of help financially. They won’t have the money, and will ask you for some …

You’re deep in debt with several creditors, probably delinquent on one or more accounts, and you’re not sure how to get out of this mess. You don’t want to file for bankruptcy just yet. You …

Buying a home is never a bad investment decision. Despite the struggling and soft U.S. economy that sprouted up because of the housing bubble burst in 2007, real estate remains a solid investment for 3 …

For most of us, money means security in that it provides food, shelter, warmth, clothing and the occasional treat. Or at least, those are the basics for which we actually need money. Sadly, it has …

H & R Block is a tax preparation company in the United States declaring in excess of 22 million customers worldwide. They also have offices in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. The location in …

Every student dreams to pay off student loans quickly. Many teenagers take student loans to pay for college. These loans are generally better than the private loans because they are supported by the U.S. federal …

Accident Insurance, as the name implies, is the term used to define insurance coverage in the event a individual dies from “accidental” causes. Accidental deaths usually apply to the following, a car accident, a plane …

In a credit card economy, it is often difficult for people to save money.  As the credit card amounts increase, there is just no money left over at the end of the month to save.  …

Doubling your investment in a month.  Wow, just thinking about this ‘jackpot’ makes me smile.  I am sure you would not say no to that either.  The only problem is whether it is possible and …

According to jrank.org, entrapment is a defense to a criminal charge that is based on the premise that a law would not have been broken were it not for the actions of law enforcement.  To …