<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
>
	<channel>
	<title>Car loans Content</title>
	<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com</link>
	<description>Car loans Content</description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<category>Car+loans</category>
	<category>Car</category>
	<item>
		<title>Radio Control Cars Return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 25 ?
Small Scale Racing Brings Big Smiles to Drivers and Fans</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Radio_Control_Cars_Return_to_Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway_May_25_%96%0D%0ASmall_Scale_Racing_Brings_Big_Smiles_to_Drivers_and_Fans/Content/74747</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>loans</category>
		<category>Car</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Radio_Control_Cars_Return_to_Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway_May_25_%96%0D%0ASmall_Scale_Racing_Brings_Big_Smiles_to_Drivers_and_Fans/Content/74747</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[IRL IndyCar Series drivers will take the controls and face off for fans on May 25 in the second annual RC Driver Indy Challenge, a unique radio control car showcase and celebrity race event sponsored by RC Driver magazine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on 500 Festival Community Day. RC Driver will construct a special oval track in the Speedway's Pagoda Plaza and fill it with a full day's worth of radio control action for Indianapolis 500 racers and fans. An on-line auction paired with the event will benefit Indianapolis' Riley Children's Hospital. Participating celebrity drivers will autograph the cars used in the event for the benefit auction. In addition to celebrity driver racing, plenty of interactive radio control car entertainment will be available for visitors throughout the day. Young racing fans will participate in hands-on "try-me" sessions featuring the latest entry-level RC cars and expert demonstrations by RC Driver's editors will showcase a variety of radio control vehicles from huge gas-powered monster trucks to sleek electric sedans. "This event was inspired by our discovery that many IRL drivers enjoy tuning and racing radio control cars in their leisure time," says RC Driver's Executive Editor, Greg Vogel, "Since RC racing is a popular hobby among both drivers and motorsports fans, we created this event to bring fans closer to the drivers and to the excitement of racing.  Particularly for the younger fans and families, radio control cars provide a great hands-on racing experience." "The response to our first Indy Challenge was very positive and we are really looking forward to bringing this event back for another year. The best part is seeing the smiles on the faces of everyone who participates, from the children having their first experience with a radio control car to the professional racers enjoying some lighthearted competition in the run up to the Indianapolis 500. You just know everyone is having a great time"  The RC Driver oval will be up and running from 9:00am through 6:00pm on May 25 in the Pagoda Plaza. "Try-me" sessions and demonstrations will take place throughout the day. IRL Indy Car Series drivers will participate in short radio control car races throughout the day with a final championship race taking place late in the afternoon. Vehicles will be provided by Tamiya USA for the event.RC Driver magazine is published by Maplegate Media Group in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The magazine combines expert product reviews and technical information with lifestyle features that illustrate the relevance of radio control cars to mainstream cultural trends. RC Driver has also produced radio control car events at the United States Grand Prix Pit Walkabout and Brickyard 400 Qualification Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For more information, contact Siri Wheeler, 203-431-7787.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>IRL IndyCar Series drivers will take the controls and face off for fans on May 25 in the second annual RC Driver Indy Challenge, a unique radio control car showcase and celebrity race event sponsored by RC Driver magazine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on 500 Festival Community Day. RC Driver will construct a special oval track in the Speedway's Pagoda Plaza and fill it with a full day's worth of radio control action for Indianapolis 500 racers and fans. An on-line auction paired with the event will benefit Indianapolis' Riley Children's Hospital. Participating celebrity drivers will autograph the cars used in the event for the benefit auction. In addition to celebrity driver racing, plenty of interactive radio control car entertainment will be available for visitors throughout the day. </P><P>Young racing fans will participate in hands-on "try-me" sessions featuring the latest entry-level RC cars and expert demonstrations by RC Driver's editors will showcase a variety of radio control vehicles from huge gas-powered monster trucks to sleek electric sedans. "This event was inspired by our discovery that many IRL drivers enjoy tuning and racing radio control cars in their leisure time," says RC Driver's Executive Editor, Greg Vogel, "Since RC racing is a popular hobby among both drivers and motorsports fans, we created this event to bring fans closer to the drivers and to the excitement of racing.  Particularly for the younger fans and families, radio control cars provide a great hands-on racing experience." "The response to our first Indy Challenge was very positive and we are really looking forward to bringing this event back for another year. The best part is seeing the smiles on the faces of everyone who participates, from the children having their first experience with a radio control car to the professional racers enjoying some lighthearted competition in the run up to the Indianapolis 500. You just know everyone is having a great time"  The RC Driver oval will be up and running from 9:00am through 6:00pm on May 25 in the Pagoda Plaza. </P><P>"Try-me" sessions and demonstrations will take place throughout the day. IRL Indy Car Series drivers will participate in short radio control car races throughout the day with a final championship race taking place late in the afternoon. Vehicles will be provided by Tamiya USA for the event.RC Driver magazine is published by Maplegate Media Group in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The magazine combines expert product reviews and technical information with lifestyle features that illustrate the relevance of radio control cars to mainstream cultural trends. RC Driver has also produced radio control car events at the United States Grand Prix Pit Walkabout and Brickyard 400 Qualification Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. </P><P>For more information, contact Siri Wheeler, 203-431-7787.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Is getting a personal loan with bad credit impossible&amp;#63; Think again</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Is_getting_a_personal_loan_with_bad_credit_impossible%26%2363%3B_Think_again/Content/77012</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Is+getting+a+personal+loan+with+bad+credit+impossible%26amp%3B%2363%3B+Think+again</category>
		<category>Think</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Is_getting_a_personal_loan_with_bad_credit_impossible%26%2363%3B_Think_again/Content/77012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A bad credit history is like having contracted an infectious disease. At least this is what most lenders perceive. Any requests for personal loans by people with a bad credit history are generally declined. They are charged an extravagantly high rate of interest, if advanced personal loans.What these lenders fail to recognize is that the people who are currently rated as a bad credit case were sometimes having a good credit history. Some acts of the past, which were sometimes inevitable, became the reason for theirs being tarnished with bad credit.It will be illogical to punish the people for acts of the past. Besides there are few means to guarantee that a person otherwise rated as a perfect credit case, may default on the loan.Lenders have slowly started accepting the fact. The growing number of people falling in the trap of bad credit has brought home the fact that they cannot do without doing business with these people.Besides opening practically every loan for people with bad credit, more and more loan products have come up to cater to the specialized group. There are similar options for the people with bad credit, as for the people with a good or average credit.Bad credit personal loans are used for a variety of purposes like buying a car or going on a holiday. They are also widely used in debt consolidation.Bad credit becomes irrelevant if the person has and is ready to keep some asset as collateral. The main idea behind the refusal to the people with bad credit is that they fear that the default will be repeated. With a collateral to back the personal loan, the lender is assured that the loan would not be defaulted. The borrower knows that he will have to lose the asset, generally home, if he defaults on the loan. The requirement of collateral can be done away with in case of an unsecured personal loan. Lenders rarely offer such loans. A good credit history is a pre-requisite in such loans. But, there are always some lenders who take consideration of your case. Lenders accept borrowers with a bad credit history because of inevitable reasons.Bad credit personal loans normally carry a higher rate of interest. This is because of the higher risk potential in such loans. One may also be overcharged on this account. The borrowers are asked to pay a hefty charge and have to face some inflexible terms of payment. Nevertheless, there are lenders who charge reasonably lower rates of interest. Taking a loan is not a trivial matter. It puts an important asset to stake. It also affects the financial condition of the borrower. This makes a proper search for the loan a priority. Gone are the days when searching the loan market would have raised hackles of people. Today searching has become much simpler, thanks to the power of information technology.The selection of the most appropriate lender is not that easy a task. Though made simpler through information technology, ones mental faculties are the best resort in the selection process. Lenders generally promise many features along with the loan. Borrowers take this bait and fall in the trap. Failing to maintain an optimum balance between an immediate comfort and a future comfort also leads to this trap.Deciding the monthly repayments and the number of installments further strain your mental faculties. An expert advice from knowledgeable people will help in this decision. Being aware of ones financial condition, the borrower can decide the various details of the loan in a much better manner. Thus, the final decision is reserved with the borrower himself.A bad credit personal loans has a positive impact on ones credit history, provided the repayments to the loan are made regularly.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>A bad credit history is like having contracted an infectious disease. At least this is what most lenders perceive. Any requests for personal loans by people with a bad credit history are generally declined. They are charged an extravagantly high rate of interest, if advanced personal loans.What these lenders fail to recognize is that the people who are currently rated as a bad credit case were sometimes having a good credit history. Some acts of the past, which were sometimes inevitable, became the reason for theirs being tarnished with bad credit.It will be illogical to punish the people for acts of the past. </P><P>Besides there are few means to guarantee that a person otherwise rated as a perfect credit case, may default on the loan.Lenders have slowly started accepting the fact. The growing number of people falling in the trap of bad credit has brought home the fact that they cannot do without doing business with these people.Besides opening practically every loan for people with bad credit, more and more loan products have come up to cater to the specialized group. There are similar options for the people with bad credit, as for the people with a good or average credit.Bad credit personal loans are used for a variety of purposes like buying a car or going on a holiday. They are also widely used in debt consolidation.Bad credit becomes irrelevant if the person has and is ready to keep some asset as collateral. The main idea behind the refusal to the people with bad credit is that they fear that the default will be repeated. </P><P>With a collateral to back the personal loan, the lender is assured that the loan would not be defaulted. The borrower knows that he will have to lose the asset, generally home, if he defaults on the loan. The requirement of collateral can be done away with in case of an unsecured personal loan. Lenders rarely offer such loans. A good credit history is a pre-requisite in such loans. </P><P>But, there are always some lenders who take consideration of your case. Lenders accept borrowers with a bad credit history because of inevitable reasons.Bad credit personal loans normally carry a higher rate of interest. This is because of the higher risk potential in such loans. One may also be overcharged on this account. The borrowers are asked to pay a hefty charge and have to face some inflexible terms of payment. </P><P>Nevertheless, there are lenders who charge reasonably lower rates of interest. Taking a loan is not a trivial matter. It puts an important asset to stake. It also affects the financial condition of the borrower. This makes a proper search for the loan a priority. </P><P>Gone are the days when searching the loan market would have raised hackles of people. Today searching has become much simpler, thanks to the power of information technology.The selection of the most appropriate lender is not that easy a task. Though made simpler through information technology, ones mental faculties are the best resort in the selection process. Lenders generally promise many features along with the loan. Borrowers take this bait and fall in the trap. </P><P>Failing to maintain an optimum balance between an immediate comfort and a future comfort also leads to this trap.Deciding the monthly repayments and the number of installments further strain your mental faculties. An expert advice from knowledgeable people will help in this decision. Being aware of ones financial condition, the borrower can decide the various details of the loan in a much better manner. Thus, the final decision is reserved with the borrower himself.A bad credit <a href="http://www.chanceforloans.co.uk/secured_personal_loan.html">personal loans</a> has a positive impact on ones credit history, provided the repayments to the loan are made regularly.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>As a Home Mortgage Lender, Specializing in Home Improvement Loans, Lyon Financial Service Offers Home Loan Programs Your Local Bank Cannot Offer You</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/As_a_Home_Mortgage_Lender%2C_Specializing_in_Home_Improvement_Loans%2C_Lyon_Financial_Service_Offers_Home_Loan_Programs_Your_Local_Bank_Cannot_Offer_You/Content/69911</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>loans</category>
		<category>Mortgage</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/As_a_Home_Mortgage_Lender%2C_Specializing_in_Home_Improvement_Loans%2C_Lyon_Financial_Service_Offers_Home_Loan_Programs_Your_Local_Bank_Cannot_Offer_You/Content/69911</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The difference between a home improvement loan and a home equity loan is of great importance to you as the borrower. Customers are not aware of the fact that a home improvement loan allows "add back" of the home improvement contract and will qualify them for better rates. A fixed home equity loan or equity line of credit is based only on the existing equity in the home with no after value feature for home improvements. Lyon Financial is an expert in these types of Home Improvement loans, as well as in Equity loans and No- Equity Loans and will select the program that fits your needs. If you are looking for a home equity loan, home improvement loan, third mortgage, debt consolidation loan, or refinance, compare our rates and services with any other major financial lender or institution. Most of all compare our fast and personal service! Lyon Financial services California, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Utah, North Carolina, Colorado and Wisconsin. At Lyon Financial you have more than 25 years of satisfied customers as a reason to trust them! You can apply on their online secure ez-application and receive a response within 24 hours.   Learn the Lyon Difffence click the link below for more information:http://www.lyonfinancial.net .. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>The difference between a home improvement loan and a home equity loan is of great importance to you as the borrower. Customers are not aware of the fact that a home improvement loan allows "add back" of the home improvement contract and will qualify them for better rates. A fixed home equity loan or equity line of credit is based only on the existing equity in the home with no after value feature for home improvements. Lyon Financial is an expert in these types of Home Improvement loans, as well as in Equity loans and No- Equity Loans and will select the program that fits your needs. If you are looking for a home equity loan, home improvement loan, third mortgage, debt consolidation loan, or refinance, compare our rates and services with any other major financial lender or institution. </P><P>Most of all compare our fast and personal service! Lyon Financial services California, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Utah, North Carolina, Colorado and Wisconsin. At Lyon Financial you have more than 25 years of satisfied customers as a reason to trust them! You can apply on their online secure ez-application and receive a response within 24 hours.   Learn the Lyon Difffence click the link below for more information:<a href="http://www.lyonfinancial.net" target="_blank">http://www.lyonfinancial.net</a> .. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>No Deposit Home Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Deposit</category>
		<category>loans</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, many of us would have had a light chuckle to ourselves if someone mentioned that you could borrow money to buy a house with only the promise of solid future earnings. But today this is a regular occurrence. Many of the industry's non-conforming lenders are selling these financial products to many happy consumers, with most of the major banks avoiding this riskier route.Ideally, the individuals set to gain from this product have high incomes in industries with high job security. With this loan you are presuming that the benefits of immediate ownership and debt outweigh the costs of renting. This may not always be the case however. The risk to the lender is greater and so you will pay a premium interest rate for the privilege, usually about 2% higher than the current market rate. With this is mind, it may be time to clean the dust of the old mortgage calculator and assess the long term financial gain or speak to a financial consultant to establish whether this is a sound option for you, and for many people it can be.Of course, there is no such thing as a free lunch and strictly speaking, no deposit means "with enough money to cover initial expenses" such as stamp duty, loan fees and mortgage insurance. If you are lucky enough to be eligible for a government first home buyers' grant, you may have most of these expenses paid for you.The main point with this type of loan is that to really win you are betting that your salary will be increasing steadily over the term of the loan. This income will then be able to be ploughed back into the loan to build some equity.In many countries, such as Australia, no deposit home loans are becoming less attractive due to the state of the market. Lenders are becoming more stringent with their loan acceptance policies, indicating a potential interest rate rise and thus much greater risk to those with no deposit home loans. The lender may also have harsh exit fees, running into thousands of dollars so read carefully before you sign on the dotted line.Many lenders also will only lend for specific types of property, leaving well alone riskier properties in regional areas and places with no established resale value.Here are a few tips to help you manage your financial position.- Allow for higher interest rates when budgeting for repayments over the next 2-3 years, - Ensure personal debts like credit cards and car loans are under control before committing to a property loan, and - Make extra repayments where possible to reduce your exposure to higher rates and falling prices.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>A few years ago, many of us would have had a light chuckle to ourselves if someone mentioned that you could borrow money to buy a house with only the promise of solid future earnings. But today this is a regular occurrence. Many of the industry's non-conforming lenders are selling these financial products to many happy consumers, with most of the major banks avoiding this riskier route.Ideally, the individuals set to gain from this product have high incomes in industries with high job security. With this loan you are presuming that the benefits of immediate ownership and debt outweigh the costs of renting. This may not always be the case however. </P><P>The risk to the lender is greater and so you will pay a premium interest rate for the privilege, usually about 2% higher than the current market rate. With this is mind, it may be time to clean the dust of the old mortgage calculator and assess the long term financial gain or speak to a financial consultant to establish whether this is a sound option for you, and for many people it can be.Of course, there is no such thing as a free lunch and strictly speaking, no deposit means "with enough money to cover initial expenses" such as stamp duty, loan fees and mortgage insurance. If you are lucky enough to be eligible for a government first home buyers' grant, you may have most of these expenses paid for you.The main point with this type of loan is that to really win you are betting that your salary will be increasing steadily over the term of the loan. This income will then be able to be ploughed back into the loan to build some equity.In many countries, such as Australia, no deposit home loans are becoming less attractive due to the state of the market. Lenders are becoming more stringent with their loan acceptance policies, indicating a potential interest rate rise and thus much greater risk to those with no deposit home loans. </P><P>The lender may also have harsh exit fees, running into thousands of dollars so read carefully before you sign on the dotted line.Many lenders also will only lend for specific types of property, leaving well alone riskier properties in regional areas and places with no established resale value.Here are a few tips to help you manage your financial position.- Allow for higher interest rates when budgeting for repayments over the next 2-3 years, - Ensure personal debts like credit cards and car loans are under control before committing to a property loan, and - Make extra repayments where possible to reduce your exposure to higher rates and falling prices.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Get Off Clean Highway Paint Remover (HPR) Product is in Full Production</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Get_Off_Clean_Highway_Paint_Remover_(HPR)_Product_is_in_Full_Production/Content/10241</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Car</category>
		<category>Full</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Get_Off_Clean_Highway_Paint_Remover_(HPR)_Product_is_in_Full_Production/Content/10241</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Based on the nationwide trend for increased summer road painting, Get Off Clean announced today that the companies new highway paint remover is in full production. This new technology product is formulated to safely remove both white and yellow paint over spray from clear coat finishes. The company performed all of it's testing in cooperation with the State Highway Traffic Department's road projects.  What most people don't know is that road paint contains glass beads which has a reflective effect during night hours.  This specialized water borne paint easily adheres to the paint on automobiles as well as the car's chrome and rubber surfaces.  When car owners clean the road paint off their car, they can unwittingly scratch their car surfaces.  Get Off Clean is designed to remove highway paint from all of these surfaces without damage.  Mike Liebing, Vice President of Marketing states, "Get Off Clean is not a known entity in the huge automotive after market, but this will soon change as word gets out on the effectiveness of this new product. Get Off Clean HPR is the launching pad for many more professional grade products to follow.  Our market is for those interested in superior results. We are serious about our product development."For more information, visit www.getoffclean.comContact Information:Mike Liebing, Vice PresidentMarketing & Sales North America260-413-4135email:  e-mail protected from spam botswww. getoffclean.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Based on the nationwide trend for increased summer road painting, Get Off Clean announced today that the companies new highway paint remover is in full production. This new technology product is formulated to safely remove both white and yellow paint over spray from clear coat finishes. The company performed all of it's testing in cooperation with the State Highway Traffic Department's road projects.  What most people don't know is that road paint contains glass beads which has a reflective effect during night hours.  This specialized water borne paint easily adheres to the paint on automobiles as well as the car's chrome and rubber surfaces. </P><P> When car owners clean the road paint off their car, they can unwittingly scratch their car surfaces.  Get Off Clean is designed to remove highway paint from all of these surfaces without damage.  Mike Liebing, Vice President of Marketing states, "Get Off Clean is not a known entity in the huge automotive after market, but this will soon change as word gets out on the effectiveness of this new product. Get Off Clean HPR is the launching pad for many more professional grade products to follow.  Our market is for those interested in superior results. </P><P>We are serious about our product development."For more information, visit <a href="http://www.getoffclean.com" target="_blank">www.getoffclean.com</a>Contact Information:Mike Liebing, Vice PresidentMarketing & Sales North America260-413-4135email:  e-mail protected from spam botswww. getoffclean.com. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Saving Teen Lives on the Road</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Saving_Teen_Lives_on_the_Road/Content/26638</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>loans</category>
		<category>the</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Saving_Teen_Lives_on_the_Road/Content/26638</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Highway and Traffic Safety estimates that of the 26 million 15 - 20 year olds, 7500 of them will be involved in "fatal" car accidents. Of the reasons cited are inexperience, risk taking behavior and immaturity. All of these lead to a greater exposure for car accidents.The fact is, automobile accidents are a serious problem for teenagers. Safety experts are trying to change that by educating teens about the choices they make when they get behind the wheel or ride in a vehicle with other teens.Educating teens when they are behind the wheel is important. I am suggesting we also need to inform and make other drivers aware of who is driving the vehicle, increasing road awareness and traffic safety through information. Let other drivers have the option to drive defensively with car safety magnets.We have to utilize all methods available and consider driving safety for everyone on the road.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P><span style="font-family:arial;">The National Highway and Traffic Safety estimates that of the 26 million 15 - 20 year olds, 7500 of them will be involved in "fatal" car accidents. Of the reasons cited are inexperience, risk taking behavior and immaturity. All of these lead to a greater exposure for car accidents.</span><span style="font-family:arial;">The fact is, automobile accidents are a serious problem for teenagers. Safety experts are trying to change that by educating teens about the choices they make when they get behind the wheel or ride in a vehicle with other teens.Educating teens when they are behind the wheel is important. I am suggesting we also need to inform and make other drivers aware of who is driving the vehicle, increasing road awareness and traffic safety through information. </P><P>Let other drivers have the option to drive defensively with car safety magnets.We have to utilize all methods available and consider driving safety for everyone on the road.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Why Student Loans Are Better Than Credit Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Why_Student_Loans_Are_Better_Than_Credit_Cards/Content/7249</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Credit</category>
		<category>loans</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Why_Student_Loans_Are_Better_Than_Credit_Cards/Content/7249</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You need some more money for college expenses this semester. Do you whip out a credit card to pay for your books, or do you apply for a federal or private loan? Well, consider the options ?	With a federal loan, your interest rate will be low (around 5%) and your payments will be deferred until 6-9 months after graduation.	With a private loan, the interest rate will be slightly higher than with a federal loan but will still be lower than average. In addition, you will only need to make interest payments until after graduation.	With a credit card, on the other hand, the interest rate can be as high as 21%. Interest begins accruing almost immediately, and you need to begin paying off the bill the next month.This is not to say that credit cards do not have a place in your college life. It is good to have one national card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) on hand to help you build a positive credit history and to provide security in emergencies. When you decide to apply for a card, compare annual fees, interest rates, and introductory offers. And to keep yourself out of debt, try to?	Pay your balance each month to avoid interest charges	Pay your bill on time to avoid late charges	Avoid cash advances, which come with large finance charges and interest that begins accruing immediately.This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more on how Student loans are better than credit cards at http://www.NextStudent.com.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>You need some more money for college expenses this semester. Do you whip out a credit card to pay for your books, or do you apply for a federal or private loan? Well, consider the options ?<ul>	<li>With a federal loan, your interest rate will be low (around 5%) and your payments will be deferred until 6-9 months after graduation.	<li>With a private loan, the interest rate will be slightly higher than with a federal loan but will still be lower than average. In addition, you will only need to make interest payments until after graduation.	<li>With a credit card, on the other hand, the interest rate can be as high as 21%. Interest begins accruing almost immediately, and you need to begin paying off the bill the next month.</ul>This is not to say that credit cards do not have a place in your college life. It is good to have one national card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) on hand to help you build a positive credit history and to provide security in emergencies. </P><P>When you decide to apply for a card, compare annual fees, interest rates, and introductory offers. And to keep yourself out of debt, try to?<ul>	<li>Pay your balance each month to avoid interest charges	<li>Pay your bill on time to avoid late charges	<li>Avoid cash advances, which come with large finance charges and interest that begins accruing immediately.</ul>This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more on how Student loans are better than credit cards at <a href="http://www.NextStudent.com" target=new>http://www.NextStudent.com</a>.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>PLUS Loans ? it&#039;s never too late to subsidize your</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/PLUS_Loans_%96_it%5C%27s_never_too_late_to_subsidize_your/Content/77825</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>late</category>
		<category>Car</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/PLUS_Loans_%96_it%5C%27s_never_too_late_to_subsidize_your/Content/77825</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ PLUS Loans ? it's never too late to subsidize your child's education costRising. Soaring. Skyrocketing. These are the words that seem to begin every article about college tuition costs ? and they are words guaranteed to make every parent cringe. According to the College Board, costs for the 2004-2005 school year at four-year private colleges are up 6%, while costs at four-year public colleges are up 10.5%. Scary? Yes. Impossible to handle? No! The good news is that there is more financial aid available than ever before. One of the most interesting financial aid options is the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, or PLUS Loan. What is a PLUS Loan? PLUS Loans are federal loans taken out by parents to help pay their children's college costs. PLUS Loans offer several advantages: ?	Interest rates are adjusted each year, but are consistently kept low. For the 2004-2005 school year, the interest rate is 4.17%. It is capped to never exceed 9%. ?	Financial need is not a determining factor in receiving a PLUS Loan. ?	No collateral is required. ?	There is no penalty for early repayment. ?	Loans can be consolidated. ?	If you are eligible, up to $2000 in interest may be tax-deductible under the Hope Education Tax Credit.  Who is eligible for a PLUS Loan?If you are a parent with dependent students attending college at least part-time, you are eligible to receive a PLUS Loan. You do need to have a good credit history. The following credit issues will reduce your chances of getting a PLUS Loan:  ?	Bankruptcies ?	Defaulted loans ?	Payments overdue by 90 days or more ?	High debt-to-income ratio  If you are turned down for a PLUS Loan because of poor credit history, you can find someone to co-sign the loan with you and then apply again. How much can I borrow with a PLUS Loan?You can borrow up to the total cost of undergraduate education expenses, minus other financial aid already received. Expenses can include tuition, room and board, supplies, lab expenses, and travel. How do I apply for a PLUS Loan?You can apply for a PLUS Loan through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. FFEL loans come from private lenders or loan servicers, such as your bank. PLUS Loan applications are available from your school or your lender. To apply for an FFEL PLUS Loan, you complete the application and then submit it to your school. The school completes its portion of the application and sends it to the lender for approval. Direct loans come from the U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Servicing Center. To apply for a Direct PLUS Loan, you complete a Direct PLUS Loan application and promissory note and submit it to your school's financial aid office. This form is available from your school's Financial Aid Office. You can take out one loan per enrollment period for each eligible student in your family. PLUS Loans do require an application fee of up 4% of the principal of the loan. These fees are deducted from the loan principal, so no up-front money is required. The fee includes a 3% origination fee charged by the federal government and a guarantee fee of up to 1% charged by the guarantee agency. However, most guarantors waive the guarantee fee. How are PLUS Loan funds disbursed?Funds are sent directly to the school's financial aid office for scheduled payments over the course of the academic year. As with other federal loans, there are usually at least two disbursements, one for each school term.  The funds are first applied to tuition, fees, room and board, and other school charges. If any money remains, you can receive it as a check or you can put it in your student's school account. This remaining money must be used for education expenses. When do I repay PLUS Loans?You start paying back PLUS Loans 60 days after the final disbursement of the school year. So, if the final disbursement is made in January, as is typical, repayment generally begins in late February or early March. PLUS Loans are the financial responsibility of the parents, not the student. If the student agrees to make payments on the PLUS Loan but fails to make the payments on time, the parents are held responsible. What is the difference between PLUS Loans and other student loans?The other student loan generally available to students is the Stafford Loan. The table below illustrates the similarities and differences between these two loan programs: PLUS Loan												Federally guaranteed											Made to parents of dependent students									Interest rate is low, but not as low as a Stafford (currently 4.17%)					Repayment begins 60 days after final disbursement for the academic year					Loan borrowing can be up to 100% of college education costs						 Stafford LoanFederally guaranteedMade to students themselvesInterest rate is lowest available (currently 3.37%Repayment begins six months after graduation or leaving schoolLoan borrowing is capped:?        $2,625 for first-year undergraduates?        $3,500 for second-year undergraduates?        $5,500 for third- and fourth-year undergraduatesLoan can be needs-based and requires a FAFSAInterest charges do not begin until repayment begins, after graduation													This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more about PLUS Loans at http://www.NextStudent.com.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P> <b>PLUS Loans ? it's never too late to subsidize your child's education cost</b>Rising. Soaring. Skyrocketing. These are the words that seem to begin every article about college tuition costs ? and they are words guaranteed to make every parent cringe. According to the College Board, costs for the 2004-2005 school year at four-year private colleges are up 6%, while costs at four-year public colleges are up 10.5%. </P><P>Scary? Yes. Impossible to handle? No! The good news is that there is more financial aid available than ever before. One of the most interesting financial aid options is the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, or PLUS Loan. <b>What is a PLUS Loan? </b>PLUS Loans are federal loans taken out by parents to help pay their children's college costs. PLUS Loans offer several advantages: ?	Interest rates are adjusted each year, but are consistently kept low. </P><P>For the 2004-2005 school year, the interest rate is 4.17%. It is capped to never exceed 9%. ?	Financial need is not a determining factor in receiving a PLUS Loan. ?	No collateral is required. ?	There is no penalty for early repayment. </P><P>?	Loans can be consolidated. ?	If you are eligible, up to $2000 in interest may be tax-deductible under the Hope Education Tax Credit.  Who is eligible for a PLUS Loan?If you are a parent with dependent students attending college at least part-time, you are eligible to receive a PLUS Loan. You do need to have a good credit history. The following credit issues will reduce your chances of getting a PLUS Loan:  ?	Bankruptcies ?	Defaulted loans ?	Payments overdue by 90 days or more ?	High debt-to-income ratio  If you are turned down for a PLUS Loan because of poor credit history, you can find someone to co-sign the loan with you and then apply again. </P><P><b>How much can I borrow with a PLUS Loan?</b>You can borrow up to the total cost of undergraduate education expenses, minus other financial aid already received. Expenses can include tuition, room and board, supplies, lab expenses, and travel. <b>How do I apply for a PLUS Loan?</b>You can apply for a PLUS Loan through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. FFEL loans come from private lenders or loan servicers, such as your bank. </P><P>PLUS Loan applications are available from your school or your lender. To apply for an FFEL PLUS Loan, you complete the application and then submit it to your school. The school completes its portion of the application and sends it to the lender for approval. Direct loans come from the U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Servicing Center. </P><P>To apply for a Direct PLUS Loan, you complete a Direct PLUS Loan application and promissory note and submit it to your school's financial aid office. This form is available from your school's Financial Aid Office. You can take out one loan per enrollment period for each eligible student in your family. PLUS Loans do require an application fee of up 4% of the principal of the loan. These fees are deducted from the loan principal, so no up-front money is required. </P><P>The fee includes a 3% origination fee charged by the federal government and a guarantee fee of up to 1% charged by the guarantee agency. However, most guarantors waive the guarantee fee. <b>How are PLUS Loan funds disbursed?</b>Funds are sent directly to the school's financial aid office for scheduled payments over the course of the academic year. As with other federal loans, there are usually at least two disbursements, one for each school term.  The funds are first applied to tuition, fees, room and board, and other school charges. </P><P>If any money remains, you can receive it as a check or you can put it in your student's school account. This remaining money must be used for education expenses. <b>When do I repay PLUS Loans?</b>You start paying back PLUS Loans 60 days after the final disbursement of the school year. So, if the final disbursement is made in January, as is typical, repayment generally begins in late February or early March. PLUS Loans are the financial responsibility of the parents, not the student. </P><P>If the student agrees to make payments on the PLUS Loan but fails to make the payments on time, the parents are held responsible. <b>What is the difference between PLUS Loans and other student loans?</b>The other student loan generally available to students is the Stafford Loan. The table below illustrates the similarities and differences between these two loan programs: PLUS Loan												Federally guaranteed											Made to parents of dependent students									Interest rate is low, but not as low as a Stafford (currently 4.17%)					Repayment begins 60 days after final disbursement for the academic year					Loan borrowing can be up to 100% of college education costs						 Stafford LoanFederally guaranteedMade to students themselvesInterest rate is lowest available (currently 3.37%Repayment begins six months after graduation or leaving schoolLoan borrowing is capped:?        $2,625 for first-year undergraduates?        $3,500 for second-year undergraduates?        $5,500 for third- and fourth-year undergraduatesLoan can be needs-based and requires a FAFSAInterest charges do not begin until repayment begins, after graduation													This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more about PLUS Loans at <a href="http://www.NextStudent.com." target="_blank">http://www.NextStudent.com.</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Debt Consolidation Web Site Promises Savings of Thousands</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Debt_Consolidation_Web_Site_Promises_Savings_of_Thousands/Content/50246</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Car+loans</category>
		<category>loans</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Debt_Consolidation_Web_Site_Promises_Savings_of_Thousands/Content/50246</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org, an online debt consolidation service, offers customers financial freedom at their fingertips, helping individuals and families become debt-free in cost-effective and wholly responsible ways."Our mission is put the most advanced debt consolidation methods to best use in servicing our clients and their creditors," says Vicky Delgado of Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org (http://www.free-debt-consolidation-quote.org). "All too often, debt cripples families and people more than it should, and we help avoid the most debilitating effects of debt."Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org works by pre-negotiating new terms with creditors, consolidating various unsecured debts like credit cards, student loans, personal loans and repossessions into one easily managed and less expensive debt. The web site offers people with a combined debt of at least $5,000 a free consultation online with no further obligations.Once the debt consolidation is under way, customers need make only one lump payment per month, often hugely lower ? thanks to better terms and lower interest rates ? than what they would pay otherwise. The service thus results in big monthly savings, and customers can also pay off their debts faster, becoming debt-free in no time. Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org uses some unique features to give their customers the best-possible service, including a control panel that allows customers to review the real-time status of their accounts online."Families and societies can only really progress when debt stops dragging them back every step of the way," says Delgado. "Our services at Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org assist our customers to achieve that debt-free status with as little heartache and expense as possible."About Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org:Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org offers customers financial freedom at their fingertips, educating and assisting individuals and families in debt with a cost-effective, responsible and dignified choice to become debt-free. By consolidating various debts and pre-negotiating new terms with creditors, Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org saves customers thousands of dollars and enables them to become debt-free faster. For more information, please visit http://www.free-debt-consolidation-quote.org.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org, an online debt consolidation service, offers customers financial freedom at their fingertips, helping individuals and families become debt-free in cost-effective and wholly responsible ways."Our mission is put the most advanced debt consolidation methods to best use in servicing our clients and their creditors," says Vicky Delgado of Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org (<a href="http://www.free-debt-consolidation-quote.org" target="_blank">http://www.free-debt-consolidation-quote.org</a>). "All too often, debt cripples families and people more than it should, and we help avoid the most debilitating effects of debt."Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org works by pre-negotiating new terms with creditors, consolidating various unsecured debts like credit cards, student loans, personal loans and repossessions into one easily managed and less expensive debt. The web site offers people with a combined debt of at least $5,000 a free consultation online with no further obligations.Once the debt consolidation is under way, customers need make only one lump payment per month, often hugely lower ? thanks to better terms and lower interest rates ? than what they would pay otherwise. The service thus results in big monthly savings, and customers can also pay off their debts faster, becoming debt-free in no time. Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org uses some unique features to give their customers the best-possible service, including a control panel that allows customers to review the real-time status of their accounts online."Families and societies can only really progress when debt stops dragging them back every step of the way," says Delgado. </P><P>"Our services at Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org assist our customers to achieve that debt-free status with as little heartache and expense as possible."About Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org:Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org offers customers financial freedom at their fingertips, educating and assisting individuals and families in debt with a cost-effective, responsible and dignified choice to become debt-free. By consolidating various debts and pre-negotiating new terms with creditors, Free-Debt-Consolidation-Quote.org saves customers thousands of dollars and enables them to become debt-free faster. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.free-debt-consolidation-quote.org" target="_blank">http://www.free-debt-consolidation-quote.org</a>.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>Lawsuit Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Lawsuit_Loans/Content/3860</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Car</category>
		<category>Car+loans</category>
		<guid>http://www.thecarloanshome.com/Lawsuit_Loans/Content/3860</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lawsuit Loans which are also known as pre settlement cash advances allow a financially strapped plaintiff to access a portion of their future legal settlement to pay today's necessary living expenses.  Personal Injury and worker compensation lawsuits can take years to resolve and large insurance companies have the financial strength to legally delay the process which can financial ruin an injured claimant who is looking for a fair settlement offer.Companies like Global Financial (http://www.glofin.com) offer cash advances against all types of Personal Injury & Worker Compensation claims.  It works like this:  Global Financial will review the merits of an applicant's legal claim and determine the chance & size of a financial recovery.  They then offer the claimant a small percentage of the total value of their claim in return for an assignment of a portion of the potential future proceeds in the claim.  If there is no financial recovery from the claim then the funding company receives nothing.  This makes lawsuit loans very risky and actually a venture capital investment rather than an actual loan as the names suggests.The fees charge by lawsuit loan companies can vary dramatically but it is usually best to stick with the larger companies, like Global Financial (http://www.glofin.com) because they work on larger volumes and lower pricing.  Usually a funding company will charge either a monthly fee or a flat fee depending on the risk associate with the claim.It is my personal opinion that a claimant should ask themselves one question before applying for a cash advance against their pending claim.  Will the advance that I receive pay immediate and necessary living expense?  If the answer is yes then you should accept a cash advance and continue with your legal claim.  If the answer is no then it might be wise to hold off and wait before applying for a lawsuit loan or cash advance against your pending claim.  In addition, a lawsuit loan may be a very important tool when the defendant's insurance carrier decides to make a low ball offer for settlement in the claim.  You can then use a lawsuit loan as a financial tool to say no to the low ball offer and have the financial strength to wait for a higher and fairer settlement.Lawsuit Loans have been trademarked by Global Financial as "Lawsuit Insurance" because they offer insurance like protection to plaintiffs in the event that their claim is unsuccessful.  If a plaintiff takes a cash advance against their pending legal claim and their claim is unsuccessful then they get to keep the money that was advanced to them.  Thus the cash advance guarantees that their claim will be financially successful either by way of the cash advance or by way of settlement or judgment.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Lawsuit Loans which are also known as pre settlement cash advances allow a financially strapped plaintiff to access a portion of their future legal settlement to pay today's necessary living expenses.  Personal Injury and worker compensation lawsuits can take years to resolve and large insurance companies have the financial strength to legally delay the process which can financial ruin an injured claimant who is looking for a fair settlement offer.Companies like Global Financial (<a href="http://www.glofin.com" target=new>http://www.glofin.com</a>) offer cash advances against all types of Personal Injury & Worker Compensation claims.  It works like this:  Global Financial will review the merits of an applicant's legal claim and determine the chance & size of a financial recovery.  They then offer the claimant a small percentage of the total value of their claim in return for an assignment of a portion of the potential future proceeds in the claim.  If there is no financial recovery from the claim then the funding company receives nothing. </P><P> This makes lawsuit loans very risky and actually a venture capital investment rather than an actual loan as the names suggests.The fees charge by lawsuit loan companies can vary dramatically but it is usually best to stick with the larger companies, like Global Financial (<a href="http://www.glofin.com" target=new>http://www.glofin.com</a>) because they work on larger volumes and lower pricing.  Usually a funding company will charge either a monthly fee or a flat fee depending on the risk associate with the claim.It is my personal opinion that a claimant should ask themselves one question before applying for a cash advance against their pending claim.  Will the advance that I receive pay immediate and necessary living expense?  If the answer is yes then you should accept a cash advance and continue with your legal claim.  If the answer is no then it might be wise to hold off and wait before applying for a lawsuit loan or cash advance against your pending claim.  In addition, a lawsuit loan may be a very important tool when the defendant's insurance carrier decides to make a low ball offer for settlement in the claim. </P><P> You can then use a lawsuit loan as a financial tool to say no to the low ball offer and have the financial strength to wait for a higher and fairer settlement.Lawsuit Loans have been trademarked by Global Financial as "Lawsuit Insurance" because they offer insurance like protection to plaintiffs in the event that their claim is unsuccessful.  If a plaintiff takes a cash advance against their pending legal claim and their claim is unsuccessful then they get to keep the money that was advanced to them.  Thus the cash advance guarantees that their claim will be financially successful either by way of the cash advance or by way of settlement or judgment.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
</channel>
</rss>