Pay Day Loans
Watch Out For Pay-Day Loans! Everyone needs a little financial boost some times, but the short-term payday loans are a proceed at your own risk venture. Remember Mother saying, “when it rains it pours,” well the old cliché is true. It seems like when one thing breaks two more follow. It is difficult in today’s society to just pay the bills. Many people find themselves in a jeopardizing situation and need money quick. After exhausting the kindness of family and friends they find themselves with no where else to turn. Payday loan companies make it very easy; you are in and out in a matter of minutes with cash in hand. They simply require a few signatures, proof of income and a postdated check. The process is almost too easy. When payday rolls around and that hefty finance fee is due along with the original loan, many find themselves in worse shape then when they borrowed the money. Interest rates for short-term loans range from 500 to 800% interest. For example, if you borrowed $100.00 your payback amount would be approximately $130.00. This is a steep price to pay for short a short period of time. If you were to pay off the loan and not renew you might come out ok, but many renew and stack the charges. Paying the $30.00 finance fee is much easier than paying the entire amount to an already strained budget. The problem is the fact that the finance charge is not even touching the original loan. Eventually the loan in full will need to be paid and the consumer finds that the short-term loan has cost them hundreds of dollars. So how do I avoid this? The most obvious solution is to manage your money and not to overspend. If it is not in the bank, do not spend it. If you have an emergency uses a credit card or look to a loan from the bank. Credit card interest is bad enough, but nothing compared to 500%. Around income tax time, put away some money and start saving so you build an "emergency fund". Make sure that you have a little nest egg for a rainy day because the sun doesn't shine forever! You should also consider a 2nd source of income. I'm a big fan of multiple income streams and believe that anyone counting on 1 source of income is walking a financial tight wire. Join my newsletter and I'll help you avoid the scams and help you discover the true business opportunities that really work.
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