If you have lived in your home for more than two years, it has probably appreciated which means that you have built up equity. What is home equity? Home equity is the difference between the value of your home and the amount of all that you owe on your home. If your home has an appraised value of $200,000 and all of the outstanding liens against it total $150,000 then your home equity equals $50,000. Often times when a home has accumulated value,...more
You can still refinance with bad credit, but you will need to shop around. Each refinance application is looked at on an individual basis. So even if you have bad credit, other factors could qualify you for a low interest rate. However, if you don't apply, you will never know.Reasons To RefinanceIf you bought your home with good credit, you probably found reasonable rates. But you still may be able to lower your rates by refinancing. You can also...more
Debt consolidation mortgage loans can help you lower your interest rates and monthly payments. With reduced rates, you can also pay off your debt sooner. However, reducing your equity could subject you to private mortgage rates. You may also end up spending more on interest payments by delaying payments.Saving With Mortgage Interest RatesMortgage interest rates are much lower than credit card or unsecured loan rates. Consolidating your debt with a refinanced mortgage or home equity will reduce your payments simply by having a lower rate. By paying the same monthly payments, you can pay off your debt rapidly.Your interest is also tax deductible with a mortgage or home equity loan, where your credit card interest isn't. Student loan interest is also tax deductible and shouldn't be consolidated for a higher rate.Reducing Your PaymentsConsolidating with a loan also allows you to reduce your payments by picking longer terms. So if your income is reduced or you have other financial obligations, lengthening your payments can give you some breathing room in your budget.Paying More In Fees And InterestThe cost of a mortgage can be more than what you are paying in interest charges if you...more
The following cover letter sample gives an idea of what most job hunters should do when composing these. It consists of only a very few paragraphs, and is therefore short and easy to read. The reason for this sample being short is simply because hiring managers are extremely busy and will not read long letters. They may glance at them, or skim...more
Saving money with lower rates isn't the only reason to refinance. Opting for a shorter loan can also save thousands in interest and free up income in the future. A short term loan can also help you pay down your principal quicker.Better RatesA 15 year mortgage has a better rate than a 30 year mortgage offered the same day - usually by a quarter of...more
"Public Relations is really all about communications tactics and publicity." Sorry, no. Whether you are abusiness, non-profit, government agency or association manager, PR actually is all about a high-impact action plan which does something meaningful about the behaviors of those important audiences thatmost affect your organization; creates the kind of external stakeholder behavior change that leads directly to achieving your managerial objectives; and does so by persuading those key outside folks to your way of thinking by helping move them to take actions that allow your department, group, division or subsidiary to succeed. Communications tactics are nice, and really necessary when you need to move a message from here to there.But that's all they are. The PR illusion that simple tactics like press releases, broadcast plugs, special events or brochures can deliver the end-products outlined in the first paragraph all by themselves, is not merely misguided, it's wishful thinking.Worse, it can become a dangerous tactical preoccupation with many managers, diverting their attention from the PR end-product he or she has a right to expect. Unfortunately, it also denies that manager the...more
You can access your home equity without the cost of refinancing with two financing options. A second mortgage will give you a lump sum check with a fixed or adjustable rate. A home equity line lets you tap into your equity when you want to. Both...more
Using a thank you letter after interview practice will make interview practice seem real. Adding this sense of realism will do nothing but help you when it comes time for a real interview. You'll be comfortable and at ease and ready to present a...more
Falling victim to this #1 pitfall is the business, non-profit, government agency and association manager who fails to achieve the best that public relations has to offer. And that's because he or she is preoccupied with simple communications tactics...more
Debt plagues millions of people all over the world. Debt can be a positive thing. For instance, if we never had any debt we would never be able to buy a house or a car. Debt is necessary in many cases, but for some people it can get out of hand....more
Sub-prime mortgages don't mean you have to pay excessively high interest rates to buy a home. By taking time to do some research and pick the right terms, you can save thousands on your mortgage. The following five tips will help you get low rates...more
The interview follow up letter can make or break your chances of becoming hired. For that reason it should become an essential part of your job hunting tool box, right in there with the other tools you use: resume, cover letter, thank you note,...more