Archive for June, 2007

Payday-loan alternative:Credit unions

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Vincent Fulginiti found himself mired in debt earlier this year from a payday advance loan that he couldn’t pay off. But he credits a credit union with helping him out of a bad fix.
With bill collectors on his heels, the Brevard County father of four told his credit union about his predicament. The financial […]

Low Rate Home Equity Loans

Monday, June 18th, 2007

If you’re house-rich but cash-poor, the equity in your home could be like money in your bank account, available to cover major expenses such as education, home improvements or debt consolidation. One of the most popular ways to borrow against your home is through a home-equity line of credit, a form of revolving credit […]