You may think that background checks on prospective tenants are optional, but if you are an investor, landlord or property manager deciding about a prospect, you could learn the hard way that this is essential to doing business safely and efficiently. In an age of mobility and the ease of pretending to be what you’re […]

Norwegians call it billån, but even if the word literally translates to “car loans,” these budget-conscious Northern Europeans have a unique way of approaching it. You see, Norwegians are very meticulous when it comes to managing their finances, making them devote careful consideration when it comes to taking out loans. In a sense, this attitude […]

At one time or another, everyone experiences the need for some fast cash. Perhaps you need to make a trip due to a loved one taking ill. Maybe the car breaks down and you need money to cover the repairs right this minute. The good news is that there are lenders who offer emergency loans […]

Some companies approach customer service as the tip of the iceberg. Everything happens “under the surface.” Most of the time, this approach works out just fine. Customers usually never know when something has gone wrong (e.g., the item they ordered comes overnight delivery but not early because the warehouse was sold out and they had […]

Check out some of the financial benefits that come along with financing a car The prevalence of using bikes, using public transportation and other means of getting around are growing more common. Despite this, however, driving a car is still the most common way to commute and get around. However, getting a car isn’t always […]

The average cost of a wedding in the US is now an extortionate $29,200. You might wonder how people have the money to fund such extravagant weddings. Often, the problem is that they don’t have the money and end up taking out wedding loans or charging their nuptials to their credit card. But you don’t have to spend a fortune […]

No one can predict an accident, injury, sickness or any emergency. During these hard times, you lean on your savings to pay for the medicines, hospitalization and other billables. But, this money may not be enough to cover all expenses. Or, you haven’t saved anything yet due to other reasons. This puts you in a […]

If your resume makes it past the screening system, you have seven seconds to make an impression on a hiring manager. You need to optimize your resume to make it past these screening processes and get your resume another look. If you haven’t updated your resume for some time, you probably have outdated and unnecessary […]

Managing debts can be an incredibly stressful process. If you find yourself in serious debt then you should always seek out the advice of a debt advisor who can help you to pay off your debts or convert several smaller debts into one larger and more manageable debt. This process is known as debt consolidation. […]

Summer is here and heat hasn’t shown any signs of letting up. Doesn’t an afternoon out on the water sound amazing right about now? There’s nothing like hanging out on a boat when the sun is shining, right? Not really. That $35,000 price tag can be a bit of a deterrent, though. If you’ve always dreamed of having […]

Payday loans were once seen as a financial trap for those with poor credit. As the product has gained acceptance among the middle class, the negative stigma has begun to fade. Today these short-term loans have become a financial lifeline to more than 12 million Americans every year. Coming up short when a bill is due or an […]