Despite all the news these days on derivatives, most people don’t know much about them. It could be that they are called a “complex” investment product by the media. The average person knows a derivative is somehow associated with the stock market and investments, but not much more. We will unravel the mystery. After the [...]
Entries from April 30th, 2010
What the Heck is a Derivative?
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Investing
Tags: CDOs·collateralized debt obligations·derivatives·hedge funds·Mortgage·Satyajit Das·securities·stock market
Cash-Back Credit Cards: Bigger Bang for Your Buck
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Credit Cards
If you’re tired of credit card companies charging you fees, raising interest rates and burying need-to-know details in fine print, why not make them pay you for a change? Handled responsibly, cash-back credit cards can be a win-win for you. To use cash-back credit cards to your advantage, it is first and foremost critical you [...]
Auto Insurance: How to Get the Best Deal
April 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Consumer Info
Next time you’re shopping around for auto insurance, follow the advice endorsed by MSN Money – focus on these five questions to get the best deal.
Both Chargeoff and Resulting Collection Are On My Credit Report
April 27th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Credit Counselor Front Lines, Credit Reports, Debt Collection
Q. I defaulted on a credit card account 2 years ago. The debt went in to collections. Now I am looking to clean up my credit and pay off my debts. I pulled my credit report and noticed that both the charge off AND the collection are on my credit report. My questions are: Is [...]
Tags: accounts·chargeoffs·collection agency·collections·Credit card·credit report·debts·delete listing·legal
