Articles directory

Personal Finance Articles

Browse public articles for Personal Finance.

Topic overview

Official Guide opening

Personal Finance is open for one reviewed lead Guide.

Learn about the opening

Search all public Personal Finance content. Filters and sorting do not require an account.

Personal Finance

2,571 articles in Personal Finance

Search or sort the general results below.

SortRecommendedRecentPopularRated
Article
By Adam H
Car Loans for People with Dangerous Credit

Buying a automobile is a troublesome course of irrespective of who you might be, however automobile loans for people with spotty credit are particularly difficult. Some folks out there for a brand new or used vehicle wind up being unable to buy a automobile on account of their credit report. Often, people with horrible credit scores need to offer a much bigger quantity as a down fee, or generally these folks shall be charged a much bigger interest rate. It is a good suggestio

832 views
Read article →
Article
By Harneet Bahri
Choosing between Mutual Funds and Index Funds- Should We Have Both in our Portfolio?

Charles Darwin in his theory of survival of the fittest has said that only, the one who adapts to the situation can survive and it has nothing to do with intelligence and strength. When, you apply this approach in financial investing it holds true their as well. Everyday presents a new challenge. We have new debentures, corporate bonds, ETF's, stocks etc. that keep on coming up. Also, the returns on each of these asset classes keeps on varying. This means, that we need to do

832 views
Read article →
Article
By Arthur Avakyan
Emergency cash advance on the same day

Need to have emergency funds in a very hurry? Similar day funds credit personal loans can wire dough straight in your checking account. With these credit personal loans, you should not contend with paperwork or banking hassles. Out of your dwelling laptop, you could find a loan company, submit your software, and watch for your income. Emergency wealth inside a hurry At the time you demand funds now, credit personal loans providers can assist you out. With their exact day comp

832 views
Read article →
Article
By Max Muller
Share Trading Systems

The ASX as the Australian Securities Exchange is known, is the main stock exchange in the country. In the beginning of its history, the stock exchange consisted of a number of independent, smaller exchanges. Then in the late 19th century, they began to merge together. In recent years, the final merger, the Australian Securities Exchange, was formed by the merging of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange in 2006. Today it is known as the ASX Group. It o

832 views
Read article →
Article
By jaclyn teng
5 advantages when using online money transfer services

Transferring money by using online money transfer systems may be the best option for many. This is by far the fastest option available out there, not to mention the good exchange rates operated by these systems. Due to the numerous advantages offered by these systems, businesses operating in different areas of the world choose this option as the preferred one when it comes to making business with their foreign counterparts. Still, despite the incredible advantages of transfer

831 views
Read article →
Article
By Rahul M Satish
All You Need to Know About Money

Today many people don’t have even the basic understanding of personal finance. They don’t know how to set up a budget, how to manage their money. The main reason behind this is that money management is not taught in schools and colleges. Educational institutions create graduates who are trained for productive work under the supervision of a boss, but do not know what it involves to manage their own personal finances. Though such graduates have done many courses on finance

831 views
Read article →
Article
Boom Amid The Billion

As the second largest country by population in the world, India was always likely to make an enormous impact if it ever began to punch its weight economically. Now this appears to be happening, with rapid industrial and technological advancement, economic liberalisation and an influx of foreign investment, many of those looking to buy investment property will look at both the India commercial property and India residential property sectors.nnIn the latter case, the potential

831 views
Read article →
Article
Credit Card Debt Relief Information

The financial recession that we have been dealing with for quite a bit of time has several consumers looking at their charge card account bills and banging their heads on the wall. Unfortunately, as the unemployment rate continues to grow, so does the average amount of debt in the American household. Many people have looked into options and felt as though none of the options would work for their particular situation. The good news is, chances are you haven't seen all of the o

831 views
Read article →
Article
By Chris cbenton
How Do You Get Out Of Debt Without Borrowing More Money?

The first thing that comes to mind is to consider that we have not made yourself. Just stop and think for a minute. You are in debt. You got into debt because you borrowed money. Why on earth would you think borrowing money from debt is a good idea? If you intend to borrow money to get out of debt, I think you have to ask yourself if you really want to get out of debt. If you do, then no more to borrow money. Even five year old can tell you that there will be more debt. Let m

831 views
Read article →
Article
By Jone Hanery
Loans for People on Benefits: Easy finances without hard conditions

Anyone can become sever victim of the financial impediments, as one would have to arrange monetary resources to resolve them. This can create problems for those people who are living on benefits. however, the introduction of Loans for People on Benefits provide financial resources to such people who are in dire need of cash resources to meet them. With the availability of these finances, people living on benefits can overcome their financial troubles without any hassles. Thes

831 views
Read article →
Article
By Adelle Harsh
Some Preferred Financing Techniques

Are you looking to buy a new house or invest in a new project? One of the big problems you'll face on this path is sourcing finance. However there are lots of financing strategies that help you to organise cash and let you satisfy your wants. These are some glorious strategies that will definitely provide you an escape if you are in a need of cash. The first and the most conventional option is that of hard money banks. They seem to be a good choice when you require instant mo

831 views
Read article →
Article
How to Get Free Credit Reports

An up-to-date credit report is an absolutely vital piece of information that every person should possess but don't get suckered into paying for credit reports that you are entitled to for FREE by law. Knowing exactly what is on your credit report is often dismissed as not being important by so many people yet the importance of having this information cannot be stressed enough. Your credit report will show you exactly what lenders see and you are likely to find one or two erro

830 views
Read article →
Article
By Thomas Quinlin
Living on Pretax Dollars in a Post Tax World, Part Two - Maximize Legitimate Tax Deductions

Could you use more tax deductions? How about a lot more tax deductions? Read on to find out what it takes to maximize your tax savings -- legitimately -- so you too can live on pretax dollars in a post-tax world. The first step you'll have to take is start a business. Your business is basically the ticket to legitimate tax deductions. Since a lot of the things you'll do as part of simply living your life also involve your business, it doesn't take a whole lot of tweaking to r

830 views
Read article →
Article
Pricing Your Home for Sale

Professional appraisers sum it up in three words -- buyers make value. Ultimately, the value of your home is what a reasonable buyer is willing to pay within a reasonable time. Setting an asking price for your home requires that you anticipate what most buyers would be willing to pay. This requires a close look at comparable home sales in your area, as well as making an assessment of the state of the real estate market itself. Pricing correctly is fundamental to the successfu

830 views
Read article →
Article
Some Shocking Truths About Identity Theft

Imagine that you and your spouse have just found your dream home and having applied for a mortgage you are contacted by your banker to advise you that your loan is declined because of bad credit. You are predictably infuriated because your credit rating has always been perfect. As you investigate the situation you discover that someone has used your name and social security number to open several new credit cards, a car loan and a huge mortgage, all of which are in arrears an

830 views
Read article →
Article
What are the most widely recognized types of unsecured personal loans?

Unsecured personal loans enable you to get cash for practically any reason. You can utilize the assets to begin Her business, solidify obligation, or purchase a costly toy. Before you get, ensure you see how these advances work and alternate options you may have accessible. rn Unsecured loans types Moneylenders offer a few kinds of unbound individual credits, and every one accompanies tradeoffs. Search for the advance that best addresses your issues while limiting your expens

830 views
Read article →
Article
By Barrett Wainscott III
3 Steps to the Hottest Deals in Your City

With so many daily deal sites out there, it can be a struggle to find the best deals in town. There are just so many deal sites to browse, how can one know they’re really finding the hottest deals out there? We’ve experienced the same problem, so we’ve come up with an incredibly simple 3-step solution. Step 1 - Subscribe: Begin by going to www.DealwithFriends.com, select your city and subscribe. As a daily deal aggregator, deals are pulled together from the biggest play

829 views
Read article →
Article
By Ramalingam holistic investment
All you wanted to know about Personal Loans

There was a time when borrowing used to be considered as almost a sin. Whereas today, you name an incident a loan is available for you from not one but many resources. Whether you want to get married, go for a vacation, celebrate a festival – ‘Personal loan’: your loyal and honest companion will be with you 24*7! rnPersonal loans are attractive:rnIt is very simple and easy to get this loan. This loan is unsecured loan, it means you do not have to give any guarantee to a

829 views
Read article →
Article
Do Retirees Need a New Investment Strategy?

First growth, then income. If you’re like most investors, you want to achieve growth while you’re working and income after you retire. But that doesn’t necessarily make it smart to change your investment strategy when you retire by shifting your portfolio completely out of stocks into less volatile, “income” investments like bonds and cash equivalents.nn The Tax Bite nnAs a rule, stocks are more risky and volatile than other types of investments. Therefore, you migh

829 views
Read article →
Article
By Keith Whelan
Free Up Cash Flow by Rotating the Use of Your Credit Cards

Give Yourself up to 1 ½ Months of Interest-Free “Float” I once took an accounting course taught by the owner of a retail toy store. From what I recall his demeanor wouldn’t have endeared him to many children (or to many students for that matter), but he did impart some pearls of financial wisdom that I still remember and try to apply when managing my own finances. One was, “A dollar in your pocket today is worth more than a dollar a year from now.” This was his fav

829 views
Read article →
Article
By John Werner
Not Facing Asset Check Formality for Funds

12 month loans no guarantor is going to provide helpful money to you without asking for any kind of a security. One has to pay high interest but the paperwork is minimal due to online application form. Most of the times, it used to happen in the earlier days that when a person needed even a small amount of finances had to place any kind of a security in order to gain such kind of money. Many people do not feel suitable that they give guarantee even for a small sum of money th

829 views
Read article →
Article
By punama Jefferson
Various Kinds of Stock

The various kinds of stock are what confuse most first time investors. That confusion leads to individuals to turn absent through the stock market altogether, or to create unwise investments. If you're heading to perform the stock market, you must know what types of stock are available and what all of it indicates! Common Stock is a term that you will hear really often. Anyone can purchase common stock, regardless of age, income, age, or financial standing. Typical stock is e

829 views
Read article →
Article
By Robert Boroff
Are You Drowning in Student Debt?

Most students graduate with a substantial amount of debt. Higher education is a rationale reason to go into debt as it is sure to ultimately benefit your income in the long run. But with the rising tuition costs and bleak job outlook graduates are having a harder time paying off their loans. So what can you do if you’re in this situation? It’s easy to try and delay paying off your student debt. Student loans are usually pretty flexible in their payment plans and it’s ea

828 views
Read article →
Article
Learn To Budget

Learn To BudgetnBy Heather SchnappnnOnce you figure out that you don't have any money left in your checking account and you are digging loose change from your sofa cushions to pay the pizza man, you know you NEED a budget. In the USA today it seems most people buy buy buy and don't think much of saving money and conserving. When you look at the world today and see the amount of debt the country and other countries around the world carry it's no wonder we all think it's ok to

828 views
Read article →
Article
5 Easy Ways a Budget Will Save You Money and Reduce Your Debts

Unless you step up to the challenge of controlling your finances, your debt level and your financial future, who else will? Preparing a budget is the ideal tool to get you started. It's also really quite easy.nn#1. A budget will show your current financial position. nWithout a budget you are not able to clearly see the extent of your spending compared to your income. This is the most important role of your budget. It will show you whether you are living within your means or w

827 views
Read article →
Article
By Simon Ray
Acquiring Finance Is Now Easier Than Ever

During the festival of Christmas, nobody can escape conspicuous consumption of some degree, be they live in Canada, be they live in any other country. Right from November, most of the salaried people begin to hunt, but mostly to know that most of the attempts do not yield any fruit. It is good that instant small cash Christmas Canada has been introduced by the market of finance. Many of the residents of the Canadian society would surely consider this type of small cash scheme

827 views
Read article →
Article
By James Jordon
Engage Industrial Deafness Solicitors to Claim Industrial Deafness Compensation

Industrial deafness is one of the health harms that industrial workers are always exposed to at the workplace due to continuous loud noise. Employer is supposed to provide all kinds of protective measure to their employees at their workplace. However, sometimes employers ignore those protective measures and employees may fall victim to this condition. In such cases, they can claim compensation for damages if they are able to prove that the industrial deafness is caused due to

827 views
Read article →
Article
Relentless Rent Rise Roars On

With the end of the year drawing close, analysts will be able to look back on a 2007 of two distinct phrases. Up to July, the housing market continued to boom, talk of a housing market slowdown appeared as risible as it had turned out to be in 2006 and first-time buyers sought mortgages of ever-increasing loan-to-value rates.nnThen, of course, came the peak of interest rates at 5.75 per cent in July, a level which did not rise further as some had anticipated but remained unti

827 views
Read article →
Article
By Adelle Harsh
Why Are Funds A Good Investment?

There are several options to consider when investing your money. Hedge funds for instance, are one of the best methods to invest and guarantee for yourself a steady and growing earnings. In fact, most finance masters endorse these funds as the most bankable sort of investment. If you're still unconvinced though , read on to discover more about the numerous benefits you can avail by simply putting your cash into them. Hedge funds are all about diversification. A hedge fund tur

827 views
Read article →
Article
Improve Your Credit History

The popularity of secured loans has been soaring nowadays. This is due to the myriad advantages that one gets with this loan type. Secured loans offer bigger money, less interest rates but have one drawback: the repossession of collateral in the case of a repayment default. If the amount needed is lesser and furnishing collateral is perceived as too much of a risk, there is always another option to avail. nnnnUnsecured loans can be procured by both homeowners and tenants. Hom

826 views
Read article →
Article
By Selina Cathie
White collars tell you how to save money

Salary is always losing for CPI, and food safety problems are here and there. More and more while collars in big cities in order to save money and healthy, they tell you how can save money that is DAIFAN. Some people may wonder what the girl in the same office suddenly stopped dinner with them; others maybe curious about what’s inside the box that people carry in the morning subway. At the beginning of this month, a national survey by China Youth Daily showed that 70% of 22

826 views
Read article →
Article
By Puneet Sharma
What You Can and Cannot Find Using the Personal Loan Calculator

Personal loans offered by banks and NBFCs in India allow you to fulfill your needs when in a financial crunch or emergency such as medical exigency, wedding of a son/daughter, child’s education, home renovation or any other expenditure. It helps people overcome a temporary shortfall in funds and meet their financial liabilities with ease. But, like it is said,” all best things in life is not free,” you need to pay an annual interest rate, monthly EMI’s installment (ht

825 views
Read article →
Article
By Steven Martin
Facing Repossession

Being in debt can be a horrible feeling. It can become all consuming; worry, stress and anxiety over how to stretch £1 into £10, which bill to pay first and sometimes creative ways to hide from bailiffs. It also means cutting back on those precious moments we use to recharge and release; a trip to the movies, a light dinner out, gym membership, laughter-filled trips to the pub with old friends. Worse still if you have loans secured on your home. If these are not paid back o

824 views
Read article →
Article
By Jhon Alden
Easy Payday Advance - A Pathway to Financial Help

Do you need cash on the most urgent basis? Are you caught in an urgent crisis? Do you need cash help for a short-term which you can also payback easily? Is you salary check day still far away? You need not worry if you are caught in such a situation. Just apply for easy payday advance . This credit help would prove to be a pathway to you for financial help. This small financial aid offers money to the borrower so that he can get rid all kind of interim monetary crunches till

823 views
Read article →
Article
Great Pointers for Unsecured Credit Cardholders

Handling an unsecured credit card can be effortless as long as you are familiar with how such program works. However, if this is your first-time to use one and you think you need assistance to effectively manage your line of credit then, we encourage you to carefully observe the following pointers:

823 views
Read article →
Article
Ran Out Of Cash? Finance Yourself With a Personal Loan...

Either for unexpected expenses or due to lack of proper budgeting, many people run out of cash and find themselves unable to make ends meet. nnObviously, the best thing to do would be to count with a savings account to cope with such situations but for the majority of people who don’t, a personal loan is a much better source of finance than using a credit card. nnCredit and Debt experts call running out of cash a liquidity problem. Unless of course the problem is recursive

822 views
Read article →
Article
By SelfGrowth Contributor
What Everyone Needs to Know about Refinancing

For many people with debt, refinancing is the best way to lower monthly payments and save a great deal of money over the life of the loan. Loan refinancing offers consumers the chance to find more favorable terms on an existing loan, whether through lower interest rates, extending the life of a loan, or negotiating affordable payments. Though home mortgages are most commonly associated with refinancing, any kind of debt is eligible. Whether hoping to refinance a home, car or

822 views
Read article →
Article
Why Are Emergency Loans Still Important For Thriving Households?

The plunge of Covid -19 across the country has spread uncertainty not only in the job but also in the thriving business. Be it for frontline workers or for the common man; emergencies cannot wait till next payday. It does not matter whether you are commuting to work to earn your wage; emergencies do happen during the pandemic. Few emergencies of lifelike medical bills and car breakdowns can never be stopped. It is mandated for few organizations to step in for work to support the life moving during the crisis and thankfully many thriving industries.

822 views
Read article →
Article
By Gary Zivkovich
5 Tips For Selection Of Scripts

Trading is an art of trade the stock randomly and get the profit from the stock trade.nnSelect the trade by making the research and decide the stock for the trade. There are many ways to select the stocks.nn Here are the different strategy adopt by the traders: nn1. Smart traders always select good script with background research and not stick on the particular script at all the time. The market will always swing sectorwise, sometime IT sector script get good gain while somet

821 views
Read article →
Article
By Jess Hall
Better Know Your Bank Accounts– And Leverage Your Cash!

Some 20 million Americans do not have any type of account. For many people, this is because of the difficult economic times we face these days; for some it is due a lack of knowledge about banking or any number of misconceptions about how a bank operates. And there are many people who do have bank accounts of some type yet do not take full advantage of all they can offer. Most people think of their bank as merely a safer place to store money than stuffed under the mattress. W

821 views
Read article →
Article
By Noura Depp
Significance of Personal Finance Management

Apart from intangible things like love, relations, emotions, and so on, money is the most important things of our lives today. And it’s been the same since many years. Why would, otherwise, people spend their whole life striving to earn more of it? Very few things cannot be bought. However, having money gives us financial freedom, sense of security, and an emotional assurance. In spite of this, most of don’t really care about it. We spend sleepless nights thinking about h

821 views
Read article →
Article
Agency Workers Regulations

Agency Workers Regulations The Agency Workers Regulations are to come into effect on 1st October 2011. The intention for The Regulations are quite straight forward 'To provide agency workers the entitlement to the same or no less favourable treatment with respect to basic employment and working conditions, if and when ...

819 views
Read article →
Article
By Finheal
Points to keep in mind before taking a Used Car Loan

Car buyers in India usually prefer buying new cars; a used car is more often than not bought while improvement from a two-wheeler or if one requires an extra set of wheels. Previously, most people purchased used cars from known sources, friends or relatives. Times have distorted, and you would be astonished, but this alternative has become very popular. It allows buyers to purchase a more superior car with a majority of its life gone and pay far smaller than an equal new car.

818 views
Read article →
Article
Property Experts Say: It's Not Grim Up North

The decision of the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold yesterday may tempted some to predict more hard times ahead for the property industry. Notwithstanding the widespread expectation that rates will fall next month, there are many who would beg to differ.nnBuy-to-let is certainly one sector where this is increasingly the case. Speaking to 999 Today, Neil Young, chief executive of the Young Group property investment firm, said the issues are not all about the wid

818 views
Read article →
Article
By Laura Morton
Check Your Federal Withholding

With less than two months remaining in the calendar year, it's a great time to double check your federal withholding. Most people have taxes withheld from each paycheck or pay taxes on a quarterly basis through estimated tax payments. But each year millions of American workers have far more taxes withheld from their pay than is required. In fact, the average refund for 2011 was just under $3,000. Although it's a slight decrease from 2010, ($2,973 vs. $3,003), taxpayers might

817 views
Read article →
Article
By T. Harv EkerOfficial Guide
Book Review: Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind: Mastering The Inner Game Of Wealth

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Finance . The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Finance is Leo J. Quinn . Personal Finance involves the ways in which individuals obtain, budget, save, and spend money over time.nn Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth is a valuable resource for people interested in Personal Finance , and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nn Publishers Weekly nEker

816 views
Read article →
Article
By Hannah Whittenly
Need Assistance? 4 Signs You Might Qualify for Disability

We all have qualities that separate as us individuals. While these differences make us unique and should be appreciated, they can make things difficult. If you have certain physical or mental conditions, functioning can be extremely hard. However, there are ways to make things easier for you. Here are four signs that you might qualify for disability. Physical Ailments Should you be physically incapacitated in any way, you may qualify for disability. Whether it’s a missi

816 views
Read article →
Article
The Art Of The Balance Transfer - 5 Crucial Tips

Nowadays, more and more people are “robbing Peter to pay Paul”, trying to make ends meet in today’s economy. A big part of their strategy involves shuffling credit card balances around in an attempt to get lower interest rates and lower payments. The credit card companies know this and, to make the deals more attractive, they are offering low teaser rates and other benefits in an order to attract these customers.nnThe problem is, credit card defaults are up,

816 views
Read article →

Guide opening

One lead guide opening per topic

Each topic supports one lead guide. SelfGrowth reviews requests, reserves the slot, and publishes the guide when it is ready. Contributor account required to apply; saved lists, personalization, and guide applications require sign-in, but public browsing stays open.

No slot is reserved yet. This topic is still open for applications.
See what Official Guide sponsorship includes

1. Request

Explain why you should lead this guide.

2. Approval

If approved, SelfGrowth reserves the slot and opens the guide workspace.

3. Publish

Once the guide is ready, SelfGrowth publishes it on the topic page.

Your next step

Set up Professional access first

Professional access required

Sign in or create a Professional account, complete contributor review, and publish your expert profile. This prerequisite does not submit an Official Guide application.