Archives for July 2011

Making Small Businesses More Efficient

The recent global financial crash and subsequent recession have undoubtedly had an impact on many small businesses. Typically with fewer cash reserves than larger corporations, a lot of small companies felt the pressure of the recession and many of them did not survive it. This means that, during the recovery, it’s more important than ever that small businesses work […]

How to crank up your credit score

More often than not, we never think of our credit score until it’s time to buy a car or apply for a mortgage. Since it’s not at the forefront of people’s minds on any given day, it may come as a shock to learn you have a lower credit score than you may have previously […]

Ignoring the Fine Print Can Cost You (Big Time)

Thanks to the Credit CARD Act, consumers are supposed to be more protected when using their credit cards. Part of the legislation included provisions for more disclosure, and therefore notification, of any changes. Since the bill was approved, you’ve probably seen a lot more letters in the mail from your credit card companies. Keeping up […]

5 reasons to consider bad credit credit cards

Credit cards have today become a ubiquitous financial tool that can prove to be very useful in certain circumstances. However, there are a number of possible reasons why an individual might face problems or difficulties getting credit from financial institutions that provide credit. Amongst the main reasons why individuals might be refused credit is poor […]