Finance Tips, Information, and Inside Scoops

Finance F asked:


The “Rule of 72” suggests that an amount will double in 12 years at a 6 percent compound annual rate or double in 6 years at a 12 percent annual rate. Is this a useful rule, and is it an accurate one?

BusinessBeaver asked:


Trying to decide which major I want, I think I want to go into finance, but I am not sure. I know I am going into business- at a business school.

Also, if there are any people who have careers in finance, what do you specifically and do you like your jobs? Because I have an internship in finance and accounting and it is pretty boring…but it is just because they don’t give me enough work to do so I don’t feel like I have had the true experience.

Teri M asked:


I need to lower all of my bill. I want to get into a free non profit debt consolidation.

H asked:


Because of their insight and knowledge of the business, investment options, and trends? Just curious. I would imagine ordinary folks may be able to be money savvy to a certain level over time but probably still no equal to the pros who breathe finance/accounting/banking work night and day.
cybe’s made a very interesting point. I guess “ignorant” could be a “blessing” in the investment world LOL? Perhaps the more one knows, the more confidence, the more risk one may take, and the more money one may make – or lose?

Labrythn asked:


When you consolidate debt, it shows all old debts as being paid, etc, but the one new debt ratio, which is the amount being owed to the consolidation company will be huge. QUESTION: Does It lower the credit score to have a huge debt ratio like this?
OTHER QUESTION: and you also want to have say, 3 credit cards, (3 of them is the number you want to have a good credit profile, right), then the debt consolidation companies close your credit cards or do they not? How does it work

Clint P asked:


I have been reviewing different websites for help with my credit card debt. Because of religious beliefs I am hoping to find someone that can offer Christian debt consolidation. Does anyone know who are the best Christan debt consolidators?

questioning asked:


I have a few credit card that are past due and I’m not able to make the payments.

What is the best debt consolidation company to use?

Keep in mind, I’m not a home owner.
I’m not a student and actually I’m looking for a better answer than the obvious budget and make more money.

Cassidy S asked:


I am trying to consolidate my credit card debt because the payments are too high each month. If I could get a home loan this would be perfect. I am having difficulty making all the payments and I don’t want to completely ruin my credit. Any reliable consolidation advice would be apprecitated!

Casper K asked:


Ok, this is starting to get rather confusing. I am looking to buy a home in a surprisingly cheap neighborhood. The house I am interested in purchasing is under $50,000. My credit qualifies me for a bad credit loan, but no one wants to finance for such a small amount. I am definately trying to live within my means and do not necessarily want to purchase a higher value home just because I can. Does anyone have any idea where I can finance such a house even though my credit is tarnished (but getting fixed due to multiple discrepencies)? I know there are different requirements depending on the state. My state is PA, and I am first time homebuyer.

Rishabh Singla asked:


I’m trying to understand how agricultural-finance works in the US, the companies/organizations involved in this, etc.

Please help me develop a broad understanding of its structure, key organizations, etc.

Thanks so much in advance!