Constantly being declined as a result of your bad credit can be extremely frustrating. A personal loan is one of the most effective means for re-building credit. So what steps should you take to restart your path to financial success?Getting a loan with bad credit may seem hard to accomplish but it’s extremely common nowadays. There are many lenders who specialize in bad credit loans. The catch is that the interest is fairly higher than if you had a great credit score. With that said, this is a great way to get your start up to a healthy credit history.If you’re approved to get a bad credit loan, you will get the chance to build your credit history. Building a good credit history is important because it not only makes you fit for all sorts of loans but it also helps you get the best rates...
The Cost of Bad Credit
A good credit score is an important thing to have but it’s difficult to maintain. Living without credit or bad credit is becoming more common and most wonder what the big deal is if I have a low credit score?Credit card payments and the level of debt have the most impact on your credit score. The information contained in your credit report is also used by many financial calculations. This means that a lender will not only view your credit score but will combine your monthly minimum payments reported by your creditors and compare it to your monthly gross income. This is known as a debt to income ratio and is as important as your credit score. If you’re deep in debt, living paycheque to paycheque or are constantly charging things on your credit card, this will make your life extremely difficult...
Not Letting Your Money Control You
We are living in a difficult economic situation and we are all affected by it but we can all create a better situation for ourselves. There are a lot of people out there that let their salary dictate their spending habits and not their financial position. Many people who don’t earn so much have a solid financial position and then there are those who have huge salaries and are on the road to bankruptcy. This is because they spend even more and allow money to control them. They are in a world of financial status and usually don’t feel good about themselves so they allow the money to control them rather than improving their financial situation.If you are happy then you don’t need to impress others with a false display of wealth or status. We need to be happy within ourselves and not care about...
Personal Finance Strategies for Newlyweds
You had your dream wedding and you have become a couple with dual incomes and mutual responsibilities. Financial strategy is not the most romantic top that you can discuss as a newlywed but it’s definitely a top priority. You both want to enjoy your lives together and plan for that comfortable retirement.Unfortunately many newlyweds set themselves up for failure. Financial hardship is a leading cause of divorce so to increase the harmony in your lives by talking about financial choices. Plan to merge your financial lives and stop any bad money habits before you bring them in the marriage.Figure out where you both stand financially. Review all your debt obligations together. Sit down and plan out a way that you together can pay off the debt. It would be ideal to eliminate all debt prior to...