It is hard to believe, but over 60 percent of the American population is overweight. What many do not realize is the effects of being unhealthy. Changing your lifestyle and committing to it can bring about significant changes in your life, including improving your financial situation. Here’s how. [continue reading…]

Homeowners around the U.S. often struggle with paying off their debts. For most Americans, the biggest debt they carry is their mortgage. Those who want to be debt free quicker can do so by paying down the balance of their mortgage faster. There are a few different strategies for doing so. [continue reading…]

Too many Americans find themselves being defeated financially by a pattern of long-term debt. However, it is possible for individuals to fight back and put themselves on the road to financial freedom. If you find yourself living from paycheck to paycheck, stop the madness and take these steps to get your life back. [continue reading…]

If you have tried to get a conventional loan recently, you are aware that standards have changed since the financial crisis that affected the nation in the late 2000s. As a result, alternative loans such as car title loans have become more popular. An auto title loan is one that is secured by a vehicle. As a result, the processing of the loan is much different. [continue reading…]

Are car title loans risky? The short answer is yes, but all loans have some elements of risk. There are risks for both the lender and the borrower. Whether or not a car title loan is too risky is best left up to the opinions of those involved. Here is a look at some of the risks involved in taking out a car title loan. [continue reading…]

The average United States household has thousands of dollars in debt, and that does not include housing or mortgage debt. The typical household that owns at least one credit card has well over $15,000 worth of debt. While being too much in debt is certainly troublesome, not all debt is bad. Here’s a look at good debt versus bad debt. [continue reading…]

In times of financial emergency, most individuals will have difficulty in trying to obtain a conventional loan from their financial institution. As a result, many turn to alternative forms of lending such as payday loans and car title loans. Both have their advantages. Here is a look at both. [continue reading…]

If you find that your debt is killing you, it’s time to make a change. Holding a high amount of debt can be a huge burden not only financially, but also emotionally. Take a step in the right direction and take some drastic measures to reduce your debt. [continue reading…]

The average household that has at least one credit card is said to have over $15,000 in credit card debt. Oftentimes, this debt becomes unmanageable and plays a huge role in creating financial disasters. Thankfully, there are some ways to get that debt paid off and do so fairly quickly. [continue reading…]

While most households across the country carry debt, there are many that simply carry too much. Excessive debt can do a lot of damage to individuals and to families. Here are some of the negative effects of having too much debt. [continue reading…]

The average American household that owns at least one credit card has roughly $15,000 in credit card debt. That does not include student loan debt or any other form of debt. You may not be in debt but you most likely know someone who is. How does it happen? Why do so many people live in a world of debt? There are several reasons. [continue reading…]

There are really only two things that you can do with your money. You either spend it or you save it. Whether you put it in a bank or a coffee can, if you are not spending it you are saving it. Most people try to save money but are unsure of how to best go about it. [continue reading…]

If you have a number of overdue debts, there are actually a few different things that you can do to settle them. Many people often have several credit cards on which they have large balances and do not possess the means to pay them off. Carrying those balances leads to problems with credit and financial standing. [continue reading…]

Managing your money and eliminating debt can be done. You must be willing to follow a few simple steps and stick to a plan. If you can do so, you can change your financial situation for the better. The process starts by assessing your current financial picture. [continue reading…]

For most of the past five years, the country has been feeling the effects of a recession that began in 2008 with the start of the housing crisis. Subsequent layoffs and unemployment forced many families to go through their savings and have left others [continue reading…]

The typical American household that has at least one credit card holds over $15,000 in credit card debt. Add in car payments, student loans, and more, and it’s easy to see that many Americans are deeply in debt. Is there a way out? Fortunately, there is. [continue reading…]

With the United States’ total consumer debt nearly $12 trillion, individuals need to get control of their debt situation. Eighty percent of Americans are “in debt,” much of that debt being related to housing and vehicles. Fifty percent of all households that have at least one credit card have an average balance of $1,000. Ten percent have a balance of $10,000 or more. Managing debt can be a frustrating, time-consuming process but, if left unchecked, that debt can lead to further financial struggles in the future. [continue reading…]

Americans have been struggling with debt for the last decade, with many being left unable to pay their bills or provide for their families.  Thousands have lost their jobs, their homes, or both since the recession began.  For many, it is still a daily struggle to climb out of debt one step at a time.  In Florida especially, even the most frugal individuals may have found themselves under a mound of debt for reasons out of their control. [continue reading…]

People get title loans for lots of reasons. Often, people think of title loans as being solutions for people with financial problems, and it is true that they can help people out when circumstances have [continue reading…]