Articles Tagged ‘borrow money’

What To Do When You Need To Borrow Money Quickly
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
What To Do When You Need To Borrow Money QuicklyEven if you’ve done a great job in coming up with a solid budget and are sticking to it, there may still be times when you find yourself in a financial bind. Perhaps it’s because of an unexpected expense that exceeds what you have in your emergency fund. Or perhaps it’s simply something else for which you don’t want to use your emergency savings. In these cases, you may need to borrow money quickly. As you might expect, you’ll end up paying more for a quick notice loan than you would for other types of borrowing. But if you follow...

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Tips for Borrowing from a Family Member
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Tips for Borrowing from a Family MemberWhen you need to borrow money, your first stop is likely to be the bank. But depending on your particular circumstances, they may or may not be willing to help you. If you strike out there, where do you go next? Lots of people turn to their families when they are in need of a loan but can't get it from traditional sources. While family members are often willing to lend a helping hand, doing so can create a sticky situation. If you're unable to repay, it could destroy your relationship not only with the lender, but with other family...

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