Aug
31
Debt Consolidation for Renters or Homeowners with Bad Credit or No Equity
August 31, 2011 | Comments Off
Dealing with overwhelming debt is an intimidating proposition, especially for those consumers who may not currently own a home, or who may not have an established amount of equity in a home that they own. However, removing equity from a home is not the only viable option for consumers seeking a method for managing their [...]
Jun
12
Cashing on Rewards
June 12, 2009 | Comments Off
It used to be that American Airlines was the only one giving miles. Then all airlines started giving them, followed by hotel chains. Then the credit cards, and lately the stores. Everyone seems to be giving points or miles for every dollar you purchase. Over time you end up accumulating a bunch of ‘currency’ that [...]
Jun
12
Capital One Gives Cold Shoulder
June 12, 2009 | Comments Off
I have had this Capital One Visa for years, about 10 to be precise. Great card. 7.9% fixed interest rate. That is, until now when they tell me they will hike it up to 13.9%. All in their right. They have given advanced notice and allowed me to reject the terms of the change (which [...]
May
28
Prosper: My First Loss
May 28, 2008 | 4 Comments
As it happens, no investment is for sure. Out of the 127 active loans I have on Prosper, 1 of them decided to go to bankruptcy court – which means is probably lost.
The listing reads like this: Listing 21399 – Police Officer Consolidates Medical Debt! “A” Credit No DQs!
A single proof that my method of [...]
Mar
7
Paying Rent By Credit Card?
March 7, 2008 | 6 Comments
Today I read for the first time that people are paying rent by credit card. I must have been out of this world for a while, as it seems it has become a common practice. I am a landlord of two properties and never heard of it, yet it seems to be widespread.
The advantage to [...]
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