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The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Invest While in Debt? Sure! Putting off investing for your future because of some blanket rule about being debt-free is nearly as dangerous to your future financial health as putting everything on plastic and praying for a carefree retirement. |
The Motley Fool July 10, 2006 Tim Beyers |
Invest or Pay Down Debt? The choice isn't as simple as you think. It all depends on whether, through investing, you're able to create value by earning more than the cost of your debt. So, rank your obligations, review your investing choices, and then act wisely. |
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Should You Delay Your Debt Payoff? Got a great APR and a plan to pay off a debt? There are pitfalls to putting off financial obligations. |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005 |
When Debt Is OK Is debt good or bad? The answer is that not all debt is alike -- and not all debt is bad. Along the same lines, as investors we shouldn't assume that any debt on a company's balance sheet is a bad thing. |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 |
Some Debt Is OK The important thing is the interest rate -- and your ability to pay. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 |
When Debt Is Good Mortgage good, credit card debt bad. Investors, it's similar with companies. If a sizable chunk of income won't be eaten up by debt payment obligations, that means more flexibility and more opportunity. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 |
Some Debt Is OK Pay attention to the interest rates you're paying on your debt. |
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 |
When Debt Is Good vs. Bad Debt on a company's balance sheet can have two sides. Companies that can grow without using debt or issuing extra stock are in a more powerful position than others. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool November 3, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Good Debt, Bad Debt Make sure you've got some of the good and little of the bad, but think twice before taking on any debt. |
The Motley Fool June 7, 2004 |
The Big Hole We're In The average household with credit cards owes a whopping $9,000. How much is your credit card debt really costing you, and what can you do? |
The Motley Fool February 1, 2006 |
What's So Bad About Credit Card Debt? Credit cards may be convenient, but they can also devour your financial future. Use them carefully. |
The Motley Fool April 15, 2004 |
Invest What You Can Afford Borrowing money to invest in the stock market might not be a good idea. |
The Motley Fool September 1, 2004 |
Don't Overpay for Your Mortgage For most homeowners, the mortgage payment is by far their biggest monthly expense. Spending 60 seconds reviewing it can do wonders for your budget. So, let's take a look... |
Financial Planning September 1, 2005 Donald Jay Korn |
Time Is On Their Side Helping your younger financial advisory clients enjoy their youth and still stock up for an uncertain future can require diligent, hands-on planning. |
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Debt Becomes You When did debt become a badge of honor? Ever since those with more of it could brag about having higher credit scores. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
Financial Timeline So you finally have the chance to do something positive with your money, like paying off your debts and building a successful future. But to do so you'll need to follow a financial timeline. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Determine What You Can Afford Financial tips on determining what big-ticket items you can afford to buy. |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2006 |
How Much House Can You Afford? When getting a mortgage, don't bite off more than you can chew. |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
The Motley Fool January 22, 2004 |
Optimize Your Mortgage Take a minute to see if you can benefit from even lower interest rates. |
The Motley Fool December 1, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Singing a Holiday Tune or a Debt Dirge? Attack your debt if the holidays have you wringing your hands over credit card bills. |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Feeling the Weight of Your Debt Is too much debt distracting you? |
Entrepreneur May 2006 Scott Bernard Nelson |
Playing House With interest rates rising and the surge in home prices slowing down, It's time to rethink how you play the financing game. |
The Motley Fool April 22, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Should You Sit On Debt? Sometimes paying off the credit card takes a back seat to other financial priorities. |
The Motley Fool July 2, 2004 |
How Much House Can You Buy? Try to buy less house than you can afford. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Take Advantage of Home Equity Nearly 47% of household assets are tied up in the primary residence. Here are two ways to get at that cash and some tips on what you should use it for. |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Champagne Tastes, Six-Pack Pocketbook After a life of excess and reckless spending, what's a gal to do? Here is some advice on spending, saving, investing, and (gasp!) avoiding the mall. |
AskMen.com Ryan Ortega |
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Figuring out which debt to carry -- good vs. bad -- can help you maneuver your personal finances into positive territory. |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2004 |
Enterprise Value Explained Don't neglect debt and cash when determining a company's price tag. |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Earn 20%, Guaranteed The hot new savings machine: paying off your credit card. |
The Motley Fool December 23, 2003 |
Warn Collegians About Credit Don't let them start adulthood with massive debts. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 |
Enterprise Value Explained The enterprise value reminds all investors, large and small, that debt is a cost to the business. |
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 |
How Much House Can You Buy? Once you know how much you can afford for a down payment and how much you can pay each month, you just need to plug the numbers into a formula. A good rule of thumb is: don't bite off more than you can chew. |
Registered Rep. November 1, 2006 Kevin McKinley |
Through the Mortgage Maze The conventional financial planning wisdom is to get out of any debt you may have as soon as possible. But that may not apply to everyone. Here are 10 questions that can help you and your client weigh where that dollar should actually go. |
The Motley Fool February 17, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
How to Reduce Your Debt There's hope -- you can be debt-free once again! Steps to becoming debt free. |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
What to Do Next In the dark about where you stand financially? Here's one reader's financial situation and recommendations of what steps to take in the future. |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 |
Enterprise Value, Explained Enterprise value (EV) represents a company's economic value -- the minimum someone would have to pay to buy it outright. It's an important number to consider when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool October 22, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Credit Cards Spur Suicides Massive debt is alarming, but there's hope. You can pay it off. |
U.S. Banker February 2006 |
Changing Attitudes on Debt Makes Planning a Must Financial literacy skills are more important than ever these days, as Americans negotiate debt at every turn. Consumers may be more comfortable with debt, says a new study, but can that be healthy? |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Bank Your Bonus Getting a bonus or a raise can be a great time to celebrate, not to mention a great opportunity to bulk up your savings. It can also be a great time to engineer a plan that will let you make faster headway toward some other financial goal. |
The Motley Fool October 11, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Take the Free Money What if you could make that student loan pay you? With a little digging, it might. Here's where to start. |
The Motley Fool July 13, 2006 Tim Hanson |
How to Make the Most of Your Money If you are in credit card debt, it's absolutely crucial that you develop a plan now to pay it off and get your bank account going in the right direction (up). And beyond that, it's important to make sure you save -- and eventually invest -- for the future. |
Registered Rep. June 1, 2005 Will Leitch |
Of Wealth and Debt According to two recent reports, the rich hold at least one thing in common with average consumers: an increasingly heavy load of debt. |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Deduction Dangers of Home Mortgages Think you can deduct all the interest from your home mortgage on your taxes? Think again. |
The Motley Fool December 27, 2005 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Enterprise Value Don't overlook debt and cash when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Real Estate Reality Check Should you pay down your mortgage or put that money in the market? If your investment horizon is long -- at least 10 years -- then the stock market is likely to be a great place for your money. Here are some ideas. |
The Motley Fool January 2, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
No Pain, Lots of Financial Gain Try achieving some of your financial goals this year with strategies that require no discipline. |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
The Motley Fool February 25, 2004 |
10 Lessons to Teach Kids About Money Don't let your kids leave the nest without a solid financial education. |
The Motley Fool February 7, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
The Worst Idea Ever Some plastic cards in your wallet are worse than others. |