Here are some financial tips, information that will hopefully help you save money or get out of debt.
1. Savings
Pay yourself first. Start depositing 10% of your income into "emergency" savings now. Do not use it for anything other than a real emergency. Keep a "fixed" savings account for annual expenses that you know are coming and that you can make predictions about (such as Christmas, insurance, taxes, etc.).
In addition, there is a "Buy Goods" account. If you do this, you will be able to avoid many of the financial woes you face and avoid borrowing from lenders with high-interest rates.
2. Borrow
Do not borrow money unless you are willing and able to repay it. Failure to repay loans on time can lead to serious financial, emotional, and family problems.
Experts advise that you should not take loans only for essential items or value-added items. Many lenders will give you the money you can't repay, especially with high-interest rates.
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3. Co-signed.
Do not co-sign until you are ready and able to repay the loan. Often, co-signers repay a loan they are not prepared for and financial difficulties arise. Many co-signers now have negative credit ratings due to late payments by the primary borrower.
Many lenders do not notify the co-signer's credit bureaus before reporting the delinquency or forfeiture.
4. Compare
Before you decide who to borrow, compare! Find out who's offering the best deals right now - Look for Lowest Rate (APR) loans.
April Annual Percentage Rate (APR). This is the standard rate, so we can compare borrowing costs. This is the cost of credit, expressed as an annual rate. Always leave 13% APR when borrowing (consider "13" to be unlucky when borrowing). Some are illegally reporting other rates, such as weekly or monthly rates.
Compare APR to APR. If you pay your bills on time, and you don't overpay, you can almost always get a loan or financing arrangement at a rate of less than 13%. Be careful though, because losing 13% doesn't necessarily mean you're getting a good deal. For example, The difference in total interest on a 30-year, 100,000 mortgage loan is $64,283. 11% vs. 8% (assuming that all payments are made as agreed).
5. Consolidation loan
If the new interest rate is too low and your loan just isn't coming to an end, a consolidated loan, like a consolidated loan, can lead to big savings for borrowers. But be careful, as consolidation loans usually pay lenders more out of your pocket. For example, mortgage loans usually include closing costs. They increase the total debt. Many refinance involve reducing the monthly payment but increasing the repayment period, leading to a significant increase in the total interest payable.
Borrowers who have mortgages on unsecured loans (such as credit cards) are at increased risk of losing their homes. Also, remember to continue paying all your bills till the old debt is paid off. Many people have lost their credit rating and their financial condition is bad because they are dependent on money that does not meet their expectations. Expect defers while applying for credits, particularly combination advances. Don't spend money before paying.
6. Disappointment
Don't worry about money. The more frustrated you are, the less likely you are to get a good loan.
Auto Insurance Activate your auto insurance. If you fail to keep your insurance up to date, you will have to pay off the loan for several years after your card expires.
7. Establish good credit
To avoid bad credit, don't borrow too much and pay your bills on time. Inexpensive ways to establish good credit: (1) Get a good credit card. When you charge, pay off the balance each month -- on time -- and pay no interest. (2) Establish a revolving line of credit to protect the overdraft from bounced checks and not use it as a loan. (3) Take a loan to buy a car, furniture, etc., and repay it within a few months.
8. Late fee
Pay early or at least on time to avoid late fees (which increase the cost of borrowing).
Capture for recovery and avoid associated charges, pay early or on time and continue your insurance.
Additional Principal ® Less Interest. To pay a lower interest rate on a loan, pay more than the required minimum. Even a small amount of additional capital can significantly reduce the total amount of interest you pay for a lifetime loan. Before you do, however, make sure your lender accepts additional principal payments and find out what specific procedures you need to follow in order to properly apply your additional principal.
Two weeks' pay. If you make payments weekly or every other week, bi-weekly repayment is a very convenient (almost painless) way to reduce the term and interest of your loan. For example, if you pay half of your required monthly payment every 14 days (over a two-week period), you make an average of 13,052 payments over the course of a year. If you do not receive bi-weekly payments, or your lender does not prefer bi-weekly payments, you can pay the same amount in monthly installments. If you make 13.05 1/12 of the monthly payment amount, you match the bi-weekly profit (slight rounding difference).
Contrary to popular belief, the two-and-a-half-week repayment frequency does not achieve much, the real benefit being the payment of additional principal (13.05 payments per year or more) that shortens the payment and interest period. If you plan to sign up for a bi-weekly program, consider the cost. Some service providers have high set-up fees and transaction fees. Also, consider the credibility of any company that handles your money, some have pocketed payments, paying lenders twice (one to a corrupt servant, and another directly to the lender).