Archive for November, 2007

Christmas Loans – Extra Spending Money for the Holidays

Friday, November 30th, 2007

It’s less than a month before Christmas Day!  Are you still thinking of ways to get some more cash for the holidays?  Why not consider taking out a Christmas loan? Though you may not think that borrowing money to celebrate Christmas is a good thing, sometimes, you just may not have ...

Cutting Back for Christmas

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Has the financial complexities of Christmas shopping and preparations gotten to you yet? There is no doubt about it, Christmas is one of the most exciting holidays the world over. Yet it is also true that this season can put a strain on one’s sanity. This is ...

Christmas and Your Money

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Have you gone shopping lately? No doubt you’ve been noticing Christmas displays everywhere you go. You may even have heard Christmas songs being played over the sound system. And of course, you probably have observed other people doing their Christmas shopping. Have you started yours? Christmas is one ...

Get Out of the Red (Part 2)

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Here are some more ideas to make your finances a bit healthier one practical step at a time. Do you have extra space in your apartment? An extra room that is not being used, maybe? If so, would you consider taking in a lodger to bring in extra cash? ...

Get Out of the Red

Friday, November 16th, 2007

No one ever wants to find himself in the red, yet it happens to the best of us. What do you do when you find yourself in this bad situation? One thing I know for sure – you should not panic. Neither should you try to hide ...

Back to the Basics: What is Credit?

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

I know we have been talking about money, loans, and finances in general since the beginning but have you ever really thought about what credit is? It is quite a broad term which covers any sort of arrangement wherein you receive money, products, or services wherein you don’t have ...

What Else Can You Do With A Payday Loan?

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

If I remember correctly, I presented some ways you can use a payday loan several months ago. As the year ends and December approaches, I recalled that post and thought of another thing that you can use a payday loan for. Are you thinking what I am thinking? Year ...

The Last of the No-Nos of Money

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Here are the last 3 no-nos when it comes to handling your finances. Everyone’s doing it why shouldn’t I? Conformity, keeping up with the Joneses – whatever you may wish to call it, this attitude spells nothing but disaster for your finances. If your neighbor has a new car every other ...

The No-nos of Money Continued

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Using credit to make up for the past This point may have some psychological overtones to it but it is nonetheless very true for some people. Take this example – Jane feels that she didn’t have a very rich childhood in terms of material possessions. Now that she has ...

The No-Nos of Money

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

We all have our little no-nos in life. Remember when you were a kid and your parents would tell you never to talk to strangers? That’s one no-no. As adults, we carry on such principles. Do you have no-nos when it comes to money? I ...