Central bank raises ceiling of credit card interest rate to 20 per cent MCOT
BANGKOK, Nov 29 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand has decided to raise a ceiling of a credit card interest rate to no more than 20 per cent a year in accordance with changing costs, effective on December 1.
Choosing the Right Option ARM Pekin Times
(ARA) - When it comes to mortgages, there are more options available than you may realize. You can get a fixed loan for 15- or 30-years, or if you want flexibility, go with an Option ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) loan that allows you to choose between four payment options each month -- a minimum payment, an interest-only payment, a 30-year or a 15-year amortization payment.
The outrageous cost of minimum payments Bankrate.com
If you're paying just the minimum monthly payment on your credit card, your hard-earned money is being sucked into a compound-interest sinkhole.
How to Finance a Fixer-Upper Home Benton Evening News
(ARA) - A home that needs a lot of repair is what's known as a "fixer-upper" because it needs to be "fixed up." There are several reasons you might buy a fixer-upper.
Refinancing won't solve debt problems Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance
Tapping equity to refinance a mortgage will wipe out credit card and student loan debt, but it creates new problems if you keep on spending, says the Debt Adviser.
Tight monetary policy maintained Business Recorder
KARACHI (December 03 2006): The SBP annual report for 2005-06, issued on Saturday, said that as in the previous year, the SBP continued to maintain a tight monetary policy throughout FY06, even though the principal policy variable, the discount rate, remained unchanged at 9.0 in contrast to the 150 basis points rise seen in FY05.
Hey, small business: Want credit? The Indianapolis Star
Small-business owners face an array of choices as companies blitz them with credit-card offers. American Express just launched a cash-back card aimed at small companies. Visa this month is rolling out a card targeting small firms with big appetites, those spending $25,000 or more a year. Discover entered the market for the first time last summer.
Grads neck-deep in debt have options USA Today
If your student loans loom large now, just try ignoring them. They'll get much, much bigger. Once your loans go into default, your lender would probably turn your account over to a collection agency.
Bob Bruss: Steps to take before the end of the year to minimize the tax bite Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
As the end of 2006 approaches, there is still time to plan your year-end tax savings. Just one or two savvy real estate actions can result in saving thousands of tax dollars in this and future years. Of course, always consult your personal tax adviser to maximize savings. Here are the 10 major year-end real estate tax savings opportunities: Sell your principal residence before New Year's
Real Estate Weekly -- Nov. 24 Market Watch
Much has been made about the media's role in the "housing bubble" story. Some think reports on the housing market were overly optimistic in the boom years, fueling buying and speculation. Now many think the doom-and-gloom stories are keeping buyers on the sidelines, helping to depress prices and sales.
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