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Financial hardship comes in many forms. Not everyone who is going through a tough financial time is there for the same reasons. But there are some common denominators, and any of them can lead to a fast financial downfall. When that happens the best thing to do is to take quick action to change the course of your finances, so you are able to keep up with bills without worry. A good way to...

Being able to retire comfortably takes a lot of stress and anxiety of a person. But not having enough money to live on, or having to go back to work at an older age are even more stressful. For these reasons, it is critical to adequately plan for retirement, and this means taking steps to ensure you have enough money in the bank to cover expenses for the remaining years of your life. This is...

Sometimes it is necessary to have a friend or family member co-sign a loan for you when you need extra cash, or need to finance a large purchase like a car. A co-signer is just as financially responsible for repayment of the debt as the original obligor, and the bank will look to that person for payment if the loan becomes delinquent. If you have taken out any loans with the use of a...

After working a lifetime, it is nice to retire with financial security. For many, part of their retirement is social security payments from the government, so keeping these funds safe is of paramount importance. If you are receiving social security payments, but experiencing financial difficulty, you may be wondering types of actions put your social security payments at risk. Specifically,...

If you have equity in your house then you have options available to you to get out of debt that those without equity lack. Equity in your home can be drawn on to pay down debt, or to pay it off in full. In order to get at the equity though, you do have to ask the lender to make it available. The first step in this process is to have an appraisal done so you know exactly how much your home is...

Hollywood is full of surprises, sometimes films that seem like a total dud turn out to be a summer blockbuster and sometimes the public doesn’t agree with the Academy’s choice for an Oscar award. These surprises aside, there should not really be much about Tinseltown that causes too much shock and awe, because celebrities are always reinventing themselves, changing spouses, and making bold...

Everyone wants to be a star or at least live like one, right? Based on appearances alone, most stars seem to enjoy a pretty nice lifestyle without a financial care in the world. But the truth is many celebrities have faced money problems as severe as or more severe than the average consumer. And, it seems like the stars who are most hard hit with going from extreme highs to extreme lows are...

A mortgage payment is made up of several components. The total payment made each month can be broken down into principal, interest, and escrow. The principal figure is the amount of the loan, or the purchase price. The interest is the amount added to the principal and is determined by the interest rate attached to the loan. And, the escrow portion of a house payment represents the portion of...

When homeowners are not able to make their house payments without difficulty, it is time to start looking for options to get rid of debt or reduce current expenses. There are several ways to do this, and one of the most well-known options is to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a great tool for getting out of hand finances under control, but it is not the only option. Another idea to think...

Mortgage modification programs are great ways to reduce your house payment. The way it works is that you apply with your current mortgage lender for a rewrite of your existing mortgage. The rewritten mortgage will have new terms, and the biggest change is a drop in interest rate. Once the interest rate on your loan goes down, your payment will decrease as well. If you are struggling to make...