Financial Coping Strategies for Tough Times -- Part 1

Recent Personal-Finance Articles

• The Richness Of Giving By: Tracy Piercy, CFP - The “giving season” is nearly upon us! Not only are the malls full of Christmas decorations, and the advertisements full of toys and perfume, our mailboxes are full of year-end charity fundraising requests too. While most charities operate and have expenses year-round, they have learned that the largest chunk of their donations come in November and December, partly because of tax laws. When it comes to tax exemptions, charitable donations are tied to the calendar year, and this is your “last chance” to make a difference for 2008.
• How to Save Money Dining Out By: Brent Vanderstelt - The best way to save money on dining out is with a membership in the Zurvita Care Savers Program. Zurvita Care Saver is your personal discount program at your favorite restaurants, movie theatres, local retailers, daily services and, personal care and pet care providers. Zurvita Care Saver Card is your onsite discount program on everyday purchases and services. The Zurvita Care Saver program will save you up to 50% on home repairs and home security to name a few.
• Drivers Paying Through the Nose for Bad Habits By: Tesco Finance - Motorists could be shelling out thousands of pounds repairing damage resulting from their own bad driving and car maintenance habits, recent research reveals. Millions of drivers, already being squeezed by inflated motoring costs, are unwittingly running up colossal repair bills as a result of their own poor habits.
• Van Finance: Hassle Free Finance To Purchase Van Of Your Choice By: bonnie castle - Vans are ideal for any commercial purpose and sure that is why they come with a price. Now, the advantage of having a van of your own is immense, as it enables you to save a lot of money, which you might have spent on hiring transportation. Further it also acts like an asset and can be useful for future purposes. So, if you are trying to buy one and do not have the necessary finance, then consider applying for van finance.
• Used Motor Bike Finance: Provides Better Means Of Conveyance By: Kara Wade - Motorbikes are one of the most desirable things for the youngsters. You too must have felt that same crave in your life and now your young son too may plead for a motorbike. Even the benefits of using a motorbike are a lot. For matters of transportation it is the most convenient medium which can carry you to such places which is not possible for you to go by a car. Also the maintenance charge is not much.
• Upsiding the Downturn By: Colin Tipping - By any standards, we look to be in a bit of economic mess right now and in many ways the future looks bleak and uncertain. If you are in danger of losing your home or your job, you know this only too well. If you are in a predicament like this, I don't doubt that you are feeling fearful, angry and worried about your future. Who wouldn't be? But as you may know, in the Chinese language the same character is used to mean both danger and opportunity.
• Is your child included in your financial plan and decisions? By: Esteri - Devotion to a child makes some parents neglect their health, appearances and most apparently love and relationships, trying to search for a better life for it. However, my biggest worry is if you have included your child in your financial plans and decisions, and to what extent is he or she? Many parents will argue that this is all about paying mortgages for the best house for the child to live-in and driving them around in new car models.
• Loans for the UK: funds for everyone By: Simon Peyton - Facing financial deficit? Loans for the UK are available for UK people to fulfill all their needs and meet financial commitments easily. Now, scarcity of funds can’t stop you from buying a new car or consolidating your previous debts. Loans for the UK aim to provide you adequate funds on time to cater all your needs. Loans for the UK can help you meet all your expenses and other financial obligation.
• Bad Credit Repair - a Double Benefit By: Tom Houston - Everyone seems to be struggling with their credit and every American seems to be looking for ways to do their own credit repair. Credit card debts, car loans, mortgage loans, and consumer credit, everything seems endless. These problems affect your credit rating negatively. And your bad credit may be costing you more than you realize. For example, every time you take a loan, you are paying more on interest payment than you should have if you have good credit.
• Budgeting and Savings Strategies for Strapped Consumers By: Alex - Stagnant incomes and rising costs for everything from bacon and eggs to heating oil have consumers feeling jittery. With a rather gloomy economic outlook for the near future, families are tightening their belts and examining where every penny goes. With personal savings at an all-time low, it might seem impossible to actually build a nest egg for the future. With a few tips and tricks like these, your coffers can start to grow, even when times are tough. Why Save? Not so long ago, credit was only for the wealthy.

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