Bank finance articles and tips

Well, let me first congratulate you. In an economy plagued by unemployment and debt, it takes great courage to venture out on your own. A self-employed individual not only earns for himself but also provides the same opportunity to others.

"Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a car" - Mr. E. B. White

We all have to agree that a car is no longer a means of comfort or luxury. It has become a need for us. But buying a car has become very expensive. A FINANCED car is the only reality now.

The period surrounding a job hunt can seem frustrating and stressful. The bills keep piling up but your savings are running out and unemployment is just not enough to pay the bills.

Job hunting is about determination and positive energy. There are a lot ways that you can blow your hunt and get off track. Being able to identify the ways in which you can derail your job search is the first step in being able to keep your employment hunt on track....

According to the Federal Reserve's Monthly Credit Report, consumer credit debt saw its largest jump in three years. In June, consumers went three billion dollars more into revolving debt, for a total of $793 billion dollars in total consumer credit card debt. The Fed doesn't usually comment on its findings, and this is a reversal of spending-saving trends that persisted through much of 2011 and 2010.

New Debt, Same Unemployment Trends

Between 2009 and 201, amidst record unemployment and mass bankruptcy for many of the Country's of oldest and once sacred banks and financial intuitions, revolving debt declined steadily 175 billion dollars. In May, non-revolving debt continued to rise steadily at 1.3 percent, for a total of 1.3 trillion in total non-revolving consumer debt.

With all the people filing for bankruptcy these days it seems that most are only interested in filing Chapter 7. When a friend calls and tells you they're going to file for bankruptcy, the first thing that most people think is Chapter 7. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a very powerful tool when used in the right circumstances. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is usually best used when an individual has a large amount of unsecured debt and a blue-collar job. You see, to qualify for Chapter 7 the debtor needs to come in at the median income for their state or below. Over the last few years, the median income has been dropping due to unemployment and employers reducing wages to be competitive. This in itself is making it tougher and tougher to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For those that make a substantial household income, there is Chapter 13 bankruptcy. And with Chapter 13 comes the vast array of benefits that most people haven't even heard of. One tip that most individuals should take heed, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is best served with the help of a bankruptcy attorney.