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		<title>How long will it take to pay off this Credit card debt?</title>
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Bill P asked: Have $2,100.00 in credit card debt. The interest rate is 12.99%.  The minimum payment is only $41.45. Make a payment of $100.00 per month. How long would it take to pay this debt off, if i continue to make $100.00 payments and not use this card ever again?
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<div><em><strong>Bill P</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>Have $2,100.00 in credit card debt. The interest rate is 12.99%.  The minimum payment is only $41.45. Make a payment of $100.00 per month. How long would it take to pay this debt off, if i continue to make $100.00 payments and not use this card ever again?<br/><br/></div>
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		<title>Should I pay off high credit card debt or save money for a down payment on a house?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
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David asked: I have about $15k in credit card debt and want to buy a house in about a year.  I have $1,000 a month to either save or pay down the debt, which is the best way to go?
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<div><em><strong>David</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I have about $15k in credit card debt and want to buy a house in about a year.  I have $1,000 a month to either save or pay down the debt, which is the best way to go?<br />
I currently only have about $1K in savings and my credit card interest rate is around 8%.<br/><br/></div>
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		<title>Does it make sense to save money if you have credit card debt?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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ilovebobsaget2 asked: I&#8217;m planning on going to vegas in july so i am saving money, but i do have balances on my two credit cards.  Would it make sense to keep putting money into a savings account when i have debt?  Should i pay off my credit card debt before saving money?  [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>ilovebobsaget2</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I&#8217;m planning on going to vegas in july so i am saving money, but i do have balances on my two credit cards.  Would it make sense to keep putting money into a savings account when i have debt?  Should i pay off my credit card debt before saving money?  Thanks for any suggestions!<br/><br/></div>
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		<title>The Best Way To Reduce Credit Card Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to get rid of the pain of credit card debt. This is one thing that most experts agree on; Consolidation Loans.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many ways to get rid of the pain of credit card debt. This is one thing that most experts agree on; Consolidation Loans.</p>
<p>This is adding all the debt into one payment. This has its pros and cons:</p>
<p>Pros;<br />1. Allows one simple payment<br />2. Can allow you to pay the same amount, while actually paying off more of the loan.<br />3. Can reduce interest quickly<br />4. Allows you to set up one automatic payment and &ldquo;set and forget&rdquo; it.</p>
<p>Cons:</p>
<p>1. Can create a false sense of security having only one payment<br />2. Allows you the bad option of getting more cards after you have set the process up.<br />3. Takes away some of the pain without actually taking away the debt</p>
<p>If you are already having a difficult time paying your bills you don&rsquo;t want to make things worse by missing payments, and getting increased payment penalties</p>
<p>Consolidation of credit card debt into a single loan can be a great way to get away from high interest rates charged by credit card lenders. </p>
<p>You also will have less stress about, because instead of making multiple payments each month, you will only be making one payment.</p>
<p>It is possible to find a lender that will be willing to give you a debt consolidation loan, even if your credit rating has been effected, provided you can show that you have regular income to maintain the payments on the loan. <br />Each lender has there own criteria for debt consolidation loan approvals, so it varies widely. Always look for any &ldquo;balloon payments&rdquo; or increased payments over time.&nbsp; You are looking for set payments, over a long term, plus the option of making extra payments to pay it off faster, if you can.</p>
<p>You don&rsquo;t want to be punished for paying the loan off faster than expected. With this process it is a matter of discipline to not create any more debt otherwise the process doesn&rsquo;t have the desired effect.</p>
<p>Credit Card Debt means pain! <a href="http://www.DollarGuides.com/" rel="nofollow">How to get Rid of Credit Card Debt</a> Fast with FREE Articles Tips at DollarGuides.com. Help tips and more <a href="http://www.dollarguides.com/getting-rid-of-credit-card-debt/" rel="nofollow">Getting Rid Credit Card Debt</a> Helpful tips and information </p></p>
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		<title>Build Business Credit for Business Growth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing you need to understand is that you need to know how to build business credit. This is because business credit report scores are the ones that lenders scrutinize before they agree to give you the funding you applied for. Building and expanding your business may take getting loan for your business, that’s why [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing you need to understand is that you need to know how to build business credit. This is because business credit report scores are the ones that lenders scrutinize before they agree to give you the funding you applied for. Building and expanding your business may take getting loan for your business, that’s why you need to build up your business credit rating.</p>
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<p>The initial step on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/Build-Business-Credit-Five-Things-You-Can-Do-to-Build-a-Rock-Solid-Business-Credit-Rating.html" rel="nofollow">how to build business credit</a> is careful business planning. {You’ll have to get all your business documents together so you can provide as much information as possible to the lender}. This includes having a good presentation on the purpose of the loan and how you plan to use it. Make sure that you have established both legitimacy and credibility for your business having all the necessary licenses and other legal documents. Some business owners even hire professionals to put up a coherent business plan they can present to lenders. However, make sure that you are thoroughly knowledgeable on every aspect of your business, in order to address questions and queries made by potential lenders. You need to be convincing to these banks and you need to communicate well that you know your business and display confidence that you handle responsibility well.</p>
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<p>Another way to ensure that you are on your way to building favorable business credit is to enlist the help of reputable credit agencies that will be the one to give your business credit assessment. Lenders will use this assessment to determine the business’ creditworthiness. Exerting efforts to build up your business credit scores will come to naught if errors would be committed in formulating business credit scores, jeopardizing your chances of getting the credit you wanted.</p>
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<p>For business operations that are just starting up, it would also help to find vendors and suppliers that agree to provide equipments and supplies through credit. Apart from not having to produce ready funds at hand, you can buy time before actual payments can be made. You can also use this scenario to build business credit by being a reliable payer.</p>
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<p>And once you can obtain credit for your business, make sure that you make prompt payments so as to further build up your business credit scores. Then you’ll have the opportunity to get additional credit the next time your business needs it. Consequently, you can ensure the continued growth and expansion of your business. While it does take time for businesses to build a great credit score for large scale loans, you have opportunity to take out smaller loans and business credit cards to build your credibility.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a well&#45;known fact that companies really need some form of financial credit in order to keep the business operational and to jumpstart growth and expansion. In order for one to initiate credit with lenders, business owners and managers have to present favorable business credit report scores.
 
What exactly is contained in a business credit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a well&#45;known fact that companies really need some form of financial credit in order to keep the business operational and to jumpstart growth and expansion. In order for one to initiate credit with lenders, business owners and managers have to present favorable business credit report scores.</p>
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<p>What exactly is contained in a business credit report? Firts, all the credit commitments made by your company in the past to the loan application is considered and rated, including how your business handled the payment terms of previous credits and loans. The company’s financial form is also scrutinized, including how well expenditures were managed.</p>
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<p>One of the challenges early on is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/Handling-Your-Credit-Report.html" rel="nofollow">how to obtain credit reports for small business</a>. To address this issue, you need to hire credit agency that will evaluate your business and rate it. Business owners such as yourself need to ensure that you have good management strateies in place for your business. This is to make sure that all data reflected in the business credit report will indeed be a tool to gain additional funding in the near future.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>And how exactly do you obtain this goal? At the start of operations, institute a business policy of strictly following the payment terms of any credit extended to your business, no matter how small the amount may be. This is also a surefire way of keeping your debts at manageable level. As any savvy business owner would know, mounting debts would definitely spell a disaster to any company. It would also be good to limit unnecessary expenditures.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>It is part of the lending process to examine first the business credit check report before any transaction is made. You can expect a business credit report that contains information on late payments on previous loans, near bankruptcies, will not be favorable for your loan application. It is during this situation that demonstrates the importance of favorable business credit report scores.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>It would also be good to examine your credit report thoroughly from time to time. You should audit your business credit report heavily and with a fine tooth comb and check for errors and look for any misinformation the report may have. It is also important to seek a credit agency thats helpful to protect sensitive information contained in the report.</p>
<p>With a good business credit check report, you as a business owner will now feel confident in approaching lenders and apply for desirable loan products you can use for your small businesses growth. As the business credit report will vouch for your reliability as a credit partner, the lender will definitely find it easier to initiate and conclude a financial transaction with your business.</p>
<p>For more information on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/Handling-Your-Credit-Report.html" rel="nofollow">business credit report scores</a>, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com</a>, a web site that provides business credit information to small and home businesses.</p>
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		<title>Bad Debt Credit Cards: What You Need to Know</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most marked consequences of failing to pay business debts is a bad credit score. This pressure is multiplied when it’s time for you to seek money and lenders know not to loan you a dime. However, a bad debt credit card may be what you&#39;re looking for to build your credit score [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most marked consequences of failing to pay business debts is a bad credit score. This pressure is multiplied when it’s time for you to seek money and lenders know not to loan you a dime. However, a bad debt credit card may be what you&#39;re looking for to build your credit score again.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>One of the most prominent features of bad debt credit cards is that this kind of credit card is designed specifically for businesses with unfavorable credit histories, those who defaulted on their payments or have escalating debts.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Another feature to expect out of bad debt credit card is the implementation of stricter payment terms and higher interest rates. Because the lenders think of you as more of a liability, they&#39;ll do their best to set up rules so they can get their money back.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Understandably, the credit limit for bad debt credit cards would not be as high as you would expect from normal business credit cards. In addition, you may not get a card with perks &#40;such as cash back&#41; included with your deal. Banks will require a guarantee of some sort since they are considering that you might default on your payments.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Before signing the contract, ensure that the payment terms of bad debt credit cards are well within your capacity to fulfill. Doing otherwise will only be counter productive as you increase your chances of getting mired into bigger debts than ever.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>It would also help you and your business if you perceive bad debt credit cards as a tool for you to get your credit history back on track. The stricter payment terms are also designed as your guide in order to manage your expenditures and incomes more efficiently.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ensure that you follow whatever payment terms you agreed to, as this is the first step in clearing your unfavorable business credit score history. Next would be managing your cash flow efficiently, with the use of easier documentation and tracking, an added feature in all business credit cards.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>One way of achieving this is to enlist your business with a different credit agency than your previous one. This provides opportunities for you to work on a clean slate, so to speak. When this happens, start aiming for the time when you can acquire money using preferred methods the next time you approach a lender.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For more information <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/The-Lowdown-on-Bad-Debt-Credit-Cards.html" rel="nofollow">bad debt credit cards</a>, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com</a>, a web site that provides business credit building information to small and home businesses.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Credit cards can be enormously useful financial tools, and over the past year an increasing number of consumers have been turning to their credit cards in order to help them out financially. With household finances being adversely affected by rising living costs, soaring bills, and rocketing inflation, many people have found that they have become [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Credit cards can be enormously useful financial tools, and over the past year an increasing number of consumers have been turning to their credit cards in order to help them out financially. With household finances being adversely affected by rising living costs, soaring bills, and rocketing inflation, many people have found that they have become more reliant on their credit cards in order to get by in terms of their finances. However, unless they are used and repaid responsibly credit cards can lead to spiralling debt so you do need to be careful when using your card.</p>
<p> With a credit card consumers can enjoy increased ease, convenience, security, and flexibility, but it is important that you use and repay the card property in order to make the most of your card. For example, wherever possible you should try and repay your credit card balance in full each month, as this way you will not be hit with hefty interest charges yet you can still enjoy the ease, convenience, and speed of making your repayment by card rather than using cash or cheques.</p>
<p> Not everyone can afford to repay their credit card balance in full, which is understandable in the current financial climate. If this is the case there are a couple of options available. You can look at transferring your balance to an interest free balance transfer credit card to cut back on the amount of interest that you pay. Alternatively, if this is not an option you should aim to make as large a repayment as possible each month rather than making just the minimum repayment, as this will save you money on interest and get the debt paid off more quickly.</p>
<p> Anyone that is looking to take out a credit card will need to make sure that they do their research andcompare credit cards from different providers in order to find the one that is most suitable and affordable. There are many different types of credit cards on offer these days, and the benefit and interest rates that comes with the cards can vary widely, so you need to make sure that you compare cards in order to make the most of your credit card.</p>
<p> If you intend to repay your credit card balance in full each month then the APR on the card is not so much of an issue, as you will not be paying interest on the balance anyway. Instead, try and find a card that offers benefit such as cash back, travel rewards, discounts, and air miles, as you could then get back something from the card provider simply for using your card in the usual way, and the more you use your card the more you will receive by way of rewards.</p>
<p> One thing that you should avoid doing on your credit card is conducting cash transactions, and this includes withdrawing cash on your card, using your card to gamble online, buying gift cards or vouchers with your card, or paying bills on the card. This is because you could otherwise find yourself being hit with hefty fees and interest charges for these types of transaction.</p>
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		<title>Bad Credit and Business Loans: What You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a business owner, it always makes more sense to finance your business with funds intended solely for business other than using your personal funds. In most cases, business owners and managers would approach a lender or creditor that will extend the financing needed. In turn, lenders would require you to present business credit scores. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a business owner, it always makes more sense to finance your business with funds intended solely for business other than using your personal funds. In most cases, business owners and managers would approach a lender or creditor that will extend the financing needed. In turn, lenders would require you to present business credit scores. But what happens if your business has a bad credit history? Does that mean you can&#8217;t get any type of money at all for your business? Well, you can try to take advantage of business loans for businesses with bad credit ratings offered by banks and other lending institutions. There are also startup business loans for people with bad credit that can be used to initiate a company’s operations.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/Small-Business-Loans-Despite-Bad-Credit.html" rel="nofollow">Small business loans for bad credit</a> are designed for business that have fallen to rough times but are willing to use the credit to turn around their business. Most lenders often recognize this goal and are willing to extend some for financing tool despite the unfavorable business credit score report.</p>
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<p>Let us examine first the differences of business loans for people with bad credit as opposed to folks with good a good credit rating. First, expect to have access to products with higher interest rates. Because of the higher risk associated with loaning money to your business. Do not be surprised if the lender imposes higher fees and costs for processing, as this is the norm for this kind of loan. The silver lining to this kind of transaction is that most loan applications are approved despite the bad credit history.</p>
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<p>It is also not unusual for lenders to require some form of collateral from applicants in order to have the loans approved. For example, you can use your house other assets that are worth something to the banks.</p>
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<p>Prior to applying for small business loans for bad credit, establish proof of your willingness to build your business credit. A good way to start this is to make payments on time prior to applying. Although you cannot erase your record of bad credit, show potential lenders that you have been paying your obligations promptly during the few months leading to the time of your application. This would help you make you look good as someone who wants to turn things around.</p>
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<p>When you have business loans for people with bad credit, ensure that you do make late payments. As in the case of any adverse experiences in the past, bad credit history do have the possibility of being cleared up. As consequence, more favorable financing options may become available to your business and you will eventually enjoy flexibility in using most of them.</p>
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<p>For more information on building your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/Small-Business-Loans-Despite-Bad-Credit.html" rel="nofollow">bad credit and business loans</a>, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.buildingmybusinesscredit.com</a>, a web site that provides business credit information to small and home businesses.</p>
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		<title>How Much Do You Know About Your Credit Report?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You perhaps know only too well that the information that is contained in your credit report is used by the credit card and loan companies when considering whether to extend credit to you, but are you aware of exactly what is actually in your personal credit report? For instance, did you know that the information [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You perhaps know only too well that the information that is contained in your credit report is used by the credit card and loan companies when considering whether to extend credit to you, but are you aware of exactly what is actually in your personal credit report? For instance, did you know that the information which are contained in your credit report could affect whether or not you are able to purchase that new house or will have to stay in your current &#8217;shoebox&#8217;?</p>
<p> A lot ofIn a lot of cases people believe that when a company looks at your credit report they are just looking at your credit score and, although this is without doubt one thing that they do look at, they are also looking at a great deal more. In particular, lenders are looking to see how much debt you have in comparison to your income and even quite small accounts, such as those with a mail order company, will be considered as a deduction from your income when it comes to considering a loan request.</p>
<p> If a credit card company, bank or other lender concludes that you have got less money coming in than you have going out then your loan application will certainly be reject. Actually, by law a specified percentage of your income has got to be available to meet the payments on a loan before the lender is permitted to approve it, regardless of the purpose of the loan.</p>
<p> Lenders will also be looking back at your credit history over the past seven years to see how well you have handled any loans during that period. In particular, they will look to see if you have made your payments on time and will take note of any payments which were more than thirty days late. It may not have appeared especially important to you at the time that you got into difficulty and were late with your payments for several months on an account, however a new lender is certainly going to consider this when assessing the risk of lending to you now.</p>
<p> A lender is also going to see whether any of your accounts have run into debt during the past seven years and whether or not  these debts have now been cleared. If there are outstanding payments on a current loan agreement lenders will be very wary about giving you further credit until these are paid off.</p>
<p> Finally, your credit report will also show if you have filed for bankruptcy, in most cases within the last ten years. Some people believe that a lender is more likely to lend to you if you have filed for bankruptcy because they have the added protection of knowing that you are not permitted to file again for several years. This however is not the case and filing for bankruptcy is viewed as a red flag by the finance and credit card companies showing that you have already demonstrated a tendency to get yourself in over your head when managing your finances.</p>
<p> Your personal credit report is an extremely important document and one which you ought not only to understand but which you ought to review from time to time for your own protection and peace of mind. Happily, the law requires that you be provided with a copy of your personal credit report once a year on request and so the first thing you need to acquaint yourself with is <a target="_blank" href="http://thedebtassistancecenter.com/credit-report-score.html" rel="nofollow">how to obtain your free annual credit report</a>. Once you have received your report you then need to study it with care to make sure that it is accurate and then to ask for it to be amended if it is not. Furthermore, there are certain instances in which it is possible to request alterations to your report, even when it is accurate, and here you need to have the answers to hand for questions like <a target="_blank" href="http://thedebtassistancecenter.com/articles/how-can-I-remove-a-judgment-from-my-credit-report.html" rel="nofollow">how can I remove a judgment from my credit report</a>?</p>
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