Co-Signing a Loan
What do you do if a friend or relative asks you to co-sign a loan? Before you say yes, think about the obligations involved and how they may affect your own finances and creditworthiness.
What do you do if a friend or relative asks you to co-sign a loan? Before you say yes, think about the obligations involved and how they may affect your own finances and creditworthiness.
The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even the mail. They refer to payday loans, cash advance loans, check advance loans, post-dated check loans, or deferred deposit loans.
Are you beind on your payments? Do you feel overwhelmed by debt? In your efforts to solve your credit problems, be on the alert for advertisements that offer seemingly quick fixes.
If you’ve ever applied for a credit card, a personal loan, or insurance, there’s a file about you. This file is known as your credit report. It is chock full of information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you’ve been sued or arrested, or have filed for bankruptcy.
If you or someone you know is in financial hot water, consider these options: realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Debt settlement is yet another option. How do you know which will work best for you? It depends on your level of debt, your level of discipline, and your prospects for the future