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	<title>The Frugal Rebel &#187; Debt</title>
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		<title>Make the Most of Your Debt Consolidation Program</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/07/14/make-the-most-of-your-debt-consolidation-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making the most of your debt consolidation program means that you will have to try and include all your outstanding debts in it. Some debt consolidation companies accept more types of debt to service than others. The reason for this is that some outfits are younger and do not have the necessary exposure to this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making the most of your debt consolidation program means that you will have to try and include all your outstanding debts in it. Some debt consolidation companies accept more types of debt to service than others.</p>
<p>The reason for this is that some outfits are younger and do not have the necessary exposure to this area to be able to speak for the client well in negotiating certain types of loans. In other words, the more types of debt a company is willing to service, the better and more experienced it is. Be sure that you fall in with one such outfit. Since you are having debts negotiated anyway you might as well include all of them.</p>
<p>Making the most of debt consolidation programs means that you have to get the most lenient terms for yourself. In this regard, you should have studied the different schemes offered by the best consolidation companies. After comparing them carefully, select the outfit that makes it easiest and cheapest for you to settle your accounts in the shortest time possible. Convenience, affordability and speed.</p>
<p>Study your <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com">financial status</a> and your available assets carefully before going into consultation with any debt counselor. No counselor is able to help you to plan your payments if you cannot give him an accurate idea of your payment capabilities.</p>
<p>If an agency requires you to submit a collateral of some sort, you should ask for rebates on interest or installment amounts in return.</p>
<p>When in consultation with the debt consolidation program counselor, note down carefully the important points taken up in the discussion. You may need to remember his good ideas and advice later on in the future to manage the payment of any new loans you will have received.</p>
<p>Observe the terms of payment assiduously. This is excellent mental and psychological training that will make it easier for you to manage your own loans in the future.</p>
<p>For military members, debt consolidation can be a little easier due to the range of programs out there that can offer extra assistance. <a href="http://www.militarydebtconsolidationloan.com/" target="_blank">Military Debt Consolidation Advice</a> offers more information for those who find themselves in this situation.</p>
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		<title>The Road to Better Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/07/12/the-road-to-better-credit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly everyone these days is concerned about their finances.  Whether you have poor credit, or whether your credit is fairly good, some tips on how to improve your credit can reduce your worries and help you to be more financially secure. If you’re trying to get a bad credit mortgage, this isn’t as easy as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly everyone these days is concerned about their finances.  Whether you have poor credit, or whether your <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/06/29/3-options-to-help-you-clear-debt-from-your-life/">credit</a> is fairly good, some tips on how to improve your credit can reduce your worries and help you to be more financially secure. If you’re trying to <a href="http://getabadcreditmortgage.com/">get a bad credit mortgage</a>, this isn’t as easy as it has been in the past as lenders have started to crack down on their previously lax lending standards. Your best course of action before you try to get a mortgage may be to try to get into a higher <a href="http://getabadcreditmortgage.com/how-to-improve-your-credit/credit-score-range/">credit score range</a>.</p>
<p>Regardless of your credit score, resist the urge to use credit when you can use cash instead.  If you cannot afford to pay cash, put some careful thought into how much you really need the item, and whether waiting until you can afford it is reasonable.  This not only includes credit cards, but loans, buying on payment-installment plans, and all other methods of purchase, which do not involve paying upfront.</p>
<p>If you have bills, there are two options, which will help you to improve your credit.  If you can afford to do so, simply pay your bills in full.  However, if your bills are too high, or if you are dealing with a number of different creditors, consider the option of consolidation.  Not only will this reduce your worries and make paying overdue bills easier, it will also eliminate the number-one cause of poor credit:  allowing bills to become seriously delinquent with no effort to pay them.</p>
<p>Using credit cards can actually improve your credit, if they are used properly.  You can begin by checking all of the fine-print in any credit cards you already own.  Choosing to keep and use only the card, which has a low interest rate and reasonable terms, is a good decision. </p>
<p>A good credit rating is necessary in today&#8217;s world.  Even if you do not purchase a single item on credit, your credit rating can influence everything from your chance of obtaining a job to being able to rent an apartment.  A good credit rating is an essential factor for both security and options in life.</p>
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		<title>What to do if you face a large debt</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/07/09/what-to-do-if-you-face-a-large-debt/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budgeting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the financial crisis hit there are record numbers of people that are struggling with debt. In some cases people are facing the loss of their family home, which is an unbearable situation. However, there are professional services offering hope for anyone that has unpaid debt no matter how much is owed. The first step [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since the financial crisis hit there are record numbers of people that are struggling with <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/05/18/three-reasons-to-get-out-of-debt/">debt</a>. In some cases people are facing the loss of their family home, which is an unbearable situation. However, there are professional services offering hope for anyone that has unpaid debt no matter how much is owed.</p>
<p>The first step is to let someone else help with the problem. This can be embarrassing for some people, but a professional credit counselor or financial planner will be able to help. They are trained to assess your situation and develop a plan for getting out of debt. This can include; <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com">budgeting</a>, negotiating with creditors, helping your file for bankruptcy and/or supplying you with an <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Unsecured-Debt-Relief&amp;id=2649079">unsecured debt relief</a> loan so that you can pay off all of your debts. Of course, you can do these things alone, but they are much more likely to be successful with the help of a professional financial planner. You could also pay a specialist company, such as one that specializes in <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Settling-Credit-Card-Debt&amp;id=2671996">settling credit card debt</a>, to solve your problems, but the costs associated with this can be quite expensive.</p>
<p>The second step is actually sticking to the plan that has been drawn up for you. This is the hardest part, especially if you have trouble managing your finances. It is a good idea to restrict yourself from any form of credit, such as credit cards or auto financing while you are getting out of debt. These can be very tempting when money is tight and you have had to make cutbacks, but it is important to stay strong. If you find yourself tempted by credit it is a good idea to have a friend or family member take control of your finances. In some jurisdictions you can sign over control of your finances to someone else and although this sounds a bit extreme it works well for many people.</p>
<p>If you are in debt it is important to get help as soon as possible. Don&#8217;t wait any longer because there are people out there that are willing and able to help you get back your financial freedom!</p>
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		<title>Three Reasons to Get Out of Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/05/18/three-reasons-to-get-out-of-debt/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 04:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows we should get out of debt.  We also know we should lose weight, but we just don’t until that high school reunion comes around.  We all require motivation in order to make a change in our life.  Presently the debt has allowed us to buy thing we wanted.  That gratitude makes the debt [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows we should get <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com" target="_self">out of debt</a>.  We also know we should lose weight, but we just don’t until that high school reunion comes around.  We all require motivation in order to make a change in our life.  Presently the debt has allowed us to buy thing we wanted.  That gratitude makes the debt feel good much like chocolate cake does. (Mmmm chocolate cake.)  I just want to give you some reasons that getting out of debt might be worth the pain of spending a little less money.</p>
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<li><em>Two Income House Holds May Be Hard to Maintain – </em>The trend of two income homes has been on the decline in the United States.  As jobs get harder to maintain and child care gets more expensive the reasons for one spouse to stay home is becoming more appealing.  With that decision life style changes come into play and if you’ve already managed to <a href="http://easylearnstockmarket.com/personalfinance/no-more-excuses-it-is-time-to-eliminate-debt">eliminate debt</a> from your budget you may be able keep your rounds of golf.</li>
<li><em>Interest Rates will Rise –</em> Interest rates are at historical lows.  I promise you they won’t go negative either (Japan already tried that) so they will rise.  With more printed money and growing government debts inflation seems to be on the horizon.  If you get out of debt and fix the interest rates on the debts that you can’t remove you won’t have to care what interest rates do.</li>
<li><em>Debt Saps Your Best Money Making Source – Your Income – </em>Monthly debt payments take your ability to become wealthy away from you.   Most of us don’t come up with a million dollar idea or pull a million dollar lotto ticket.  However, lots of people earn their way to wealth over a life time, but it requires routine saving.  It’s hard to save when you’re paying interest on goods and vacations that are long gone.  <a href="http://easylearnstockmarket.com">Learn about stocks</a> if you want to really find out what those monthly payments are costing you.</li>
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<p>Hopefully, this sparks your thinking on getting out of debt.  Read around more for yourself and decide if the time’s right for you to make a change.</p>
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		<title>Personal loans and a poor credit history</title>
		<link>http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/02/20/personal-loans-and-a-poor-credit-history/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In debt? A personal loan may give you some breathing space. But if you have a poor credit history you may have trouble securing a loan. Your credit history may be poor because you have not yet secured credit, or you have not paid off your debts in a timeless manner. However, there are still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In <a href="http://www.thefrugalrebel.com/2010/07/14/make-the-most-of-your-debt-consolidation-program/">debt</a>? A personal loan may give you some breathing space. But if you have a poor credit history you may have trouble securing a loan. Your credit history may be poor because you have not yet secured credit, or you have not paid off your debts in a timeless manner. However, there are still ways you can get a personal loan.</p>
<p>Getting <a href="http://www.easyhighriskpersonalloans.com/" target="_blank">high risk personal loans</a> can actually be easier than you think. The main thing is being able to provide proof of your identity. You can do with with your driver&#8217;s license of some other form of identification. Once you provide this information to whoever you are trying to get a loan from, they will run a credit check to determine whether or not you qualify for a loan.</p>
<p>If you have a job, or some other form of income, you will improve your chances of getting a loan if you can show the lender how much money you make. You will need to provide information such as bank records, pay slips, or a note from your employer so that the lender will have confidence that you can pay off their loan. You may also need to supply documentation relating to your tax history, such as tax returns. Be prepared to have this documentation on hand when applying for a loan.</p>
<p>Even if you have a <a href="http://www.easyhighriskpersonalloans.com/personal-loan-poor-credit/" target="_blank">bad credit history</a>, if you have significant physical assets, such as a house or car, you will find it relatively easy to get a secured personal loan. Remember that the more information you provide about your ability to pay a loan, the greater your chances of getting the loan. Other useful information you can supply is evidence that you have paid off past loans in a timely manner.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that if one lender rejects your application for a loan, you may still be successful with a different lender.</p>
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