Archive for January 2009


How does information from financial reports influence business decision making?

January 30th, 2009 — 06:27 pm
financial
star_quality20 asked:


How does information from financial reports influence business decision making? Why is it important for business managers to understand the information found on financial reports?

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Does anyone know what a Sinking Fund is and how to best use it for personal finance?

January 30th, 2009 — 06:09 pm
personal finance
JJ22 asked:


Typically, sinking funds are funds that a company uses to finance major repairs, maintenance and or replacement of major items. Repayment into where the funds originated, or back into the sinking fund is required.
How would a personal sinking fund be ran and would it be beneficial?

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Can anyone suggest a good book on personal finance?

January 30th, 2009 — 09:18 am
personal finance
honey asked:


Can anyone suggest a good book on personal finance? I have looked through the half.com $1 selections and the library, but it seems many of the books on this topic are filled with 100’s of pages of common sense (i.e. give up your latte’s, put 10% of earnings in a high yeild savings). I would like something that covers the basics for retirement planning, and personal investment, etc. Any suggestions?

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Benefiting From A Low Interest Credit Card Application

January 30th, 2009 — 08:21 am

Credit Card Application

Having a high credit score will surely prove to be a big advantage when it comes to applying for a credit card or even when applying for a loan to buy a home, auto or other asset. However, under certain circumstances credit card issuers will ask that you pay high interest rates, especially when you have begun to default on paying them back on time. If you continuously fail to meet your payment obligations you will end up being burdened with debt that will then be very hard to repay.

It is therefore recommended that you think about making a low interest credit card application. A worrying aspect to interest rates is that when the rates are on the high side, it can lead to accruing so much debt that people will not be able to make payments for anything but the interest amount.

Zero Interest Rate

Not having a proper plan in place to be able to repay the interest dues you accumulate will place you in a dead-end situation unless you consider a low interest credit card application. In reality, should your low interest credit card application be approved, then you will have a number of benefits that you can make use of. A number of these types of credit cards may have a zero interest rate for a portion of the year, anywhere from half of the year to covering the whole year. As a matter of fact this benefit alone will help you tremendously in being able to sort out your financial issues.

Of course, before making your low interest credit card application you must be sure that your credit score is high enough to ensure approval of the application. In fact, only a good credit score will ensure that you get your low interest credit card application approved. Once your application gets the approval of the credit card company you will then have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy minimal APR, especially when it comes to affecting balance transfers as well as when making high value purchases.

There are other reasons for making a low credit card application, and one reason is that you may want to extend your debt for a longer period of time. Since the interest rates are cheap then it will allow you to be in a position where in you will be able to take control of your unmanageable credit card debts without having to worry about being financially crushed by high interest rates.

People that like to roll their balances over will also do well to consider making a low interest credit card application. What’s more, the practice of carrying over balances to the next payment period has become very common these days and is being used by more and more credit card users. These people are in fact the ones that will benefit the most by making a low interest credit card application.

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What type of non-financial information is helpful in constructing the budget model?

January 28th, 2009 — 10:02 pm
financial
qtpie34 asked:


How is non-financial information used to calculate financial information? What advantages does the inclusion of non-financial information have in communicating tactics to make the financial goals?

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Is good to have personal finance consultant?

January 28th, 2009 — 07:04 pm
personal finance
tamale asked:


I wonder how other people feel about having a personal finance consultant to manage their wealth. How many have the service? How long they stay with the same consultant? Are people satisified with their consultant? Thank you.

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Bad Credit – Information On Avoiding Bad Credit

January 26th, 2009 — 10:06 am

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Staying in contact with your payments each month can help you avoid bad credit. If you research the marketplace before you purchase something, you are well on your way to avoiding bad credit and repair credit hassles. You want to consider all applications, including credit cards, student loans, mortgages, and car loans carefully to avoid being overcharged. Making the wise decision ahead of the game is the ultimate answer to maintaining good credit. Many of us when taking out a home mortgage loan are not aware of the options available to them. Most people will walk in the bank door, fill out the application, and accept the terms & conditions when offered to them.

If you ever heard the all those reports that swept the pages of newspapers, television and other advertising sources…families and individuals are filing bankruptcy because they aren’t able to pay for their homes any longer. This is because these people did not take the time to research the marketplace first and searching the options available to them. As you can see, the millions reported are in debt and looking for ways to repair their credit. The solution then to avoiding bad credit and repair is to research, invest wisely, make good decisions, and budget. Being informed and educated is two of the best tools offered to us.

There are mortgage loans that offer overpayments and underpayments and these loans include vacation packages and lump sum payments to the borrowers. There are also other loans available that offer low mortgage monthly installments and low interest rates with insurance policies attached that will pay your mortgage if you are sick, unemployed, in an accident and so on. On the other hand, there are mortgage loans that have high interest rates, high mortgages, and balloon payments attached.

When balloon payments are attached to home mortgages it is almost guaranteed in a few years you will be searching for a solution to repair your credit. There are very few home lenders willing to tell you the truth about the variety of home loans available. Most of the lenders are making money and you are a source of income. It is important to scope the terms & agreements carefully as well as reading all fine prints on any loan contract before you sign.

If you want to avoid bad credit and repair, you want to stay on the right path. Loans are agreements that are made between two parties and attached are interest rates and other fees. If you are applying for a home loan and want to avoid bad credit, it makes sense to learn what the fees include and how much those fees are. Anytime you take out a mortgage loan there are upfront fees attached. In some cases, you can get a home for little or no cost. Searching the marketplace can save you time and money.

Some home loans offer an ‘acceleration clause’, which covers you if you miss mortgage payments. The lender will apply the clause by allowing you leniency providing you make payments the following month on time. This type of loan is great for avoiding bad credit, foreclosures, and repossessions. The marketplace is swarming with realtors and other sources that will help you get a mortgage loan you can afford with benefits included.

Car Loans
If you are applying for a car loan, it is also important to research the marketplace carefully before you agree to any terms & conditions. Make sure that your search for the best deals within your budget.

College Loans
College I learned a golden rule that applies to everyone. This rule is that most car dealers up the fees on cars 15%. This means if you negotiate with the dealer you can get a discount on the vehicle up to 15%.

Credit Cards
Another word of advice is when applying for credit cards you need to stay away from cards that have fees attached and high interest rates. Avoid credit card offers that have upfront fees offer a high line of credit.

Student Loans
You should also consider student loans. You may be qualified for a student grant from the government. This is the first place you need to start before committing yourself to a loan agreement.

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Where can I enroll in a short personal finance course in LONDON, UK?

January 26th, 2009 — 08:54 am
personal finance
Wiseyngsoul asked:


I don’t know anything about money, how to save it, or to invest it. where can I enrol in a short (but thorough) personal finance course that covers the basics of savings and investment?

I live in London, in the UK.

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Why do people delay personal financial planning?

January 25th, 2009 — 01:22 pm
financial
ps2754 asked:


People need financial planning at every stage of their lives, whether it be debt reduction, buying a house or a car, marriage, divorce, and the biggest concern of most working people
—retirement. Why don’t more people realize that the financial decisions they make today have a direct effect on the life they will be able to afford tomorrow?

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Broadening the horizon with unfamiliar holiday destinations!

January 25th, 2009 — 10:32 am

Who would have thought it was illegal to kiss someone in public in Dubai or cross the road in Poland? American Express does not do so nicely in Cuba and bringing meat into Mexico a criminal offence?

There is so much to learn about our fellow countries that it is no wonder they say that travel broadens the mind! Thanks to the credit crunch, we are more willing to rebel against the ritual of a beach holiday in Magaluf and are prepared to look further afield for a new holiday spot! According to the article “These smoking hot travel tips could save your bacon!” there is more to this travelling malarkey than first meets the eye! We can do worse than to pop into a bookshop and purchase a decent travel guide (there is one for many if not all holiday destinations) and to learn a word or two of the lingo. Hasn’t the time come at last to prove to the rest of the world we too are willing to learn the native language!

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