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		<title>High Cost of Payday Loan Lenders and Their Lure</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2012/03/05/high-cost-of-payday-loan-lenders-and-their-lure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is the middle of the month and Payday is still 1 week away. What to do, you need groceries to tie you over till payday and then “BAM” there is. You see an advertisement on how easy it is to get a Payday loan fast, no credit check no up-front fees, up to $1500 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.southernlease.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cash-loans1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-42" title="cash loans" src="http://www.southernlease.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cash-loans1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>It is the middle of the month and Payday is still 1 week away. What to do, you need groceries to tie you over till payday and then “BAM” there is. You see an advertisement on how easy it is to get a Payday loan fast, no credit check no up-front fees, up to $1500 in your bank account TODAY! In fact in 1 hour as some of these ads state. Kind of tempting, well think again, these easy to do <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8815140.htm">payday loan lenders</a> are one of the fastest ways to get into a cycle that will drain your paycheck and your bank account.</p>
<p>The lure of these Payday Loans are just sometimes to hard to refuse or to overlook. Like many of us today we try to make our paychecks stretch for payday to payday. We are also living paycheck to paycheck and when something unexpected pops up we find ourselves in a situation that we need cash now and we need it fast. Thus comes in these Payday loans. They make it so easy, so alluring, to not to look into them and check out what the whole thing is about. “Sure come in fill out an application, online or in one of our many locations worldwide and in 1 hour you have your money in your bank account”. But like so many of us, credit is our monkey on our back, and that is what these loans are relying on, that we are so desperate we have no where to turn so we turn to the easiest way to get cash. And like so many who are in that situation we do not read the fine print and really how much these loans are going to cost.</p>
<p>So here it is the High cost of a Payday loan and their lure. When you get a payday loan the full amount is collect on your next paycheck, so right there and then you are out those monies. If it is not paid then you can extend you payment but it will be with a fee. Since the loan will be automatically deducted from your checking account that then creates a whole set of new problems. Then there is no paycheck till next payday and you get another payday loan to carry you through thus creates a vicious cycle of never ending fees and no paychecks. But their lure is that they are so easy to get and their biggest attention grabber NO CREDIT CHECK!! So before you run out and get that Payday Loan look at all the pros and cons, check to see if you will be able to afford it and most of all do not put yourself and your family in this situation where these Payday loan collectors are banging down your door to collect, and your bank account is in ruins because of them, think twice before you sign on the dotted line.</p>
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		<title>Cheap Auto Insurance for College Students: Search Online</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/10/12/cheap-auto-insurance-for-college-students-search-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Even though the price of auto insurance for students is quite high, it is mandatory as it helps in avoiding several consequences. However, there are people, who cannot really afford the price of these auto insurances and search for cheap auto insurance for college students. If you are among them, you can search the web [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though the price of auto insurance for students is quite high, it is mandatory as it helps in avoiding several consequences. However, there are people, who cannot really afford the price of these auto insurances and search for cheap auto insurance for college students. If you are among them, you can search the web and collect online quotes from different companies. Once you collect the quotes from different insurance companies, you can easily negotiate those and find the one, which is offering the least price without compromising with the coverage.</p>
<p>When you are looking for <a href="http://www.seewaa.com/cheap_auto_insurance_for_college_students">cheap auto insurance for college students</a>, going online will be a good choice as different companies offers special low rate quotes for online applicants. Yet, make sure to read the clauses of the insurance carefully before accepting the quotes. When you are collecting quotes from different online insurance companies, you should also make sure to enter the details of the applicants correctly.</p>
<p>It is often found that students who have better driving records are eligible to get cheap auto insurance for college students. Yet, initially you will have to go for the higher quotes and by representing a better track record of driving, you will be able to reduce the amount of premium when you renew the premium. Clubbing auto insurance along with other insurances like medical insurance or life insurance can also help in earning some additional discount in the price of the premiums. Whatever be your choice, take your decision only after getting complete idea</p>
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		<title>Financial accounting help</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/09/19/financial-accounting-help/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Accounting is the science that records, reports, summarizes and analyzes various financial transactions. These transactions are recorded by using the Double-entry accounting system and uses only five types of accounts for recording all the transactions. It is essential to know the type of entry each transaction would require. Basically they are classified as either credit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Accounting is the science that records, reports, summarizes and analyzes various financial transactions. These transactions are recorded by using the Double-entry accounting system and uses only five types of accounts for recording all the transactions.</p>
<p>It is essential to know the type of entry each transaction would require. Basically they are classified as either credit or debit entries. However, the concept of credit and debit varies according to the type of transaction.</p>
<p>In case of Assets, debit entry is made when there is an increase in asset balances while credit entry is made when there is decrease in asset balances.<br />
In case of Liability Credit, Debit entry is made when there is a decrease in liability balances while Credit entry is made to increase liability balances. In case of Equity Credit, Debit entry is to be made when there is a decrease in equity balances while Credit entry is made when equity balance shows an increase.</p>
<p>In case of Income Credit, debits decrease income balances while Credits increase income balances. However, in case of Expense Debit, debits increase<br />
Balances while credits tend to decrease expense balances.</p>
<p>It is important to avail of the services of a professional in this field as it is a tricky area and any mistake would involve rechecking of the entire account that would turn out to be expensive in both man-hours as well as costs.</p>
<p>Such accounting systems can even be as simple as a useful check register. An experienced accountant could also ensure proper accounting. There are sophisticated software packages available that maintain a complete record of all the transaction of business. They provide details of every facet of the business and also analyze business trends. Thus, it offers a futuristic view of the prospects of business.</p>
<p>Specialized software packages such as Small Business Accounting alleviate the problem of manually entering all these transactions. It calculates and enters the debits and credits on its own. Such software however, accepts only balanced transactions. Hence the individual is relieved of this task and can concentrate on summarizing and classifying the transactions.</p>
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		<title>Go for PPI Claims</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/06/07/go-for-ppi-claims/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you having loans over you name and have been paying regular installments? Did you also take the payment protection insurance after that? Well, then its time to look into some deeper issues if you are still new to PPI claims. The PPI you were sold at the time you had your loan sanctioned might [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you having loans over you name and have been paying regular installments? Did you also take the payment protection insurance after that? Well, then its time to look into some deeper issues if you are still new to <a href="http://www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk/">PPI claims</a>. The PPI you were sold at the time you had your loan sanctioned might be of no use today. Since firms have targets to achieve and they go to any extent to sell their products.</p>
<p>The FSA has been into the reclaiming part of the strange customers who thought they are giving premiums for something they thought, would help them in the future. But the fact is that these insurances, heavily charged credit card statements, with late fees, high interest and service charges. No one questions the company because of their own weakness. But it is actually their way to eat money out of you by giving you faulty policies and misleading you for charges and covers.</p>
<p>To avoid any such issues, the client should read the terms and conditions, policy you are being sold and information you have being told verbally. PPI are not essential as portrayed by the insurance selling firms. Also if you have taken these in last ten years <a href="http://www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk/reclaiming-ppi-bank-charges">reclaiming PPI</a> is easier. You just need to know what all services you were never given, despite you paying premiums or payments for that.</p>
<p>It should also be checked that banks and insurances documents should be revisited as they might contain useful conditions which will tell you what you can expect out of the policy.</p>
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		<title>Bad Credit Equipment Leasing</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/03/01/bad-credit-equipment-leasing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Equipment Leasing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leasing is an agreement or contract between two parties, in which one party provides equipments to the other for a particular period of time and for a fixed monthly payment during the tenure of the contract. In general, it is difficult for companies with a bad credit score to get loans or leases. However, there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leasing is an agreement or contract between two parties, in which one party provides equipments to the other for a particular period of time and for a fixed monthly payment during the tenure of the contract.<br />
In general, it is difficult for companies with a bad credit score to get loans or leases. However, there are many leasing companies that can help businesses make a fresh start. Before contacting such leasing companies, it is important for an applicant to know the credit score of the company he or she is representing. Credit reports can be erroneous and in such cases, the credit scores need to be corrected. This can improve the chances of getting a bad credit lease application sanctioned and the applicant might even qualify for better lease terms.</p>
<p>While applying for a bad credit equipment lease, an applicant must prepare before hand and have convincing explanations for the negative aspects of the credit report. The applicant must also be able to demonstrate the ability of the business to make the monthly lease payments.</p>
<p>Bad credit does not necessarily mean that no credit is possible. It helps to be honest with a leasing company about the credit history. One stipulation that most companies put forward is that the credit problems must have occurred in the past and not prevalent at the time of applying for a lease. This can help in securing a bad credit equipment lease.</p>
<p>Many companies prefer equipment leasing to equipment purchase as the former offers a stable cash flow &amp; balance sheet management, and flexible payment terms. The cost of buying equipments by means of a loan can add considerably to the capital expenditure of the business. By the time the loan is paid off, the value of the equipment depreciates. On the other hand, if a business leases the equipment, it benefits from flexible payment options and retains the choice to upgrade or exchange the equipment. They can also schedule the monthly payments so as to pay a higher or lesser monthly payment depending on the revenue.<br />
Equipment leasing also provides tax-benefits to the company that leases the equipment. While leasing does not provide ownership rights to a company, the advantage lies in being able to use modern equipments without having to block the operational funds.</p>
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		<title>Business equipment leasing</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/02/10/business-equipment-leasing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Equipment Leasing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leasing is a preferred way of acquiring equipments for usage in different kinds of businesses. Irrespective of the size of a business, commercial equipment leasing offers an alternative solution to long-term loans for the purchase of equipment. Business equipment leasing offers financial flexibility since it is approved much quicker than a bank loan. Most leasing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leasing is a preferred way of acquiring equipments for usage in different kinds of businesses. Irrespective of the size of a business, commercial equipment leasing offers an alternative solution to long-term loans for the purchase of equipment. </p>
<p>Business equipment leasing offers financial flexibility since it is approved much quicker than a bank loan. Most leasing companies own websites that allow prospective customers to fill out a form and submit a lease request. They help customers with complete financing solutions and provide a choice of payment options for different types of lease. </p>
<p>Companies that opt for business equipment leasing, experience both short and long-term benefits. The short- term benefit of leasing is that a company does not have to block funds by buying equipments. This amount can be used in other areas such as marketing or training that can increase the profits of the company. Long-term benefits are in the form of annual tax benefits, and the interest accrued on the funds that did not have to be spent on buying the equipment. </p>
<p>Business equipment leasing allows a company to constantly upgrade its equipment, every couple of years. This eliminates obsolescence risk and gives the company an edge over its competition. Another advantage with business equipment leasing is that it allows a company to benefit from the immediate usage of required equipments and not wait for the cash flow to improve or a profitable deal to go through.</p>
<p>The actual terms and conditions covered in the lease contracts of different leasing companies often vary to a large extent. It is advisable to study the lease terms and conditions, especially those that are written out in fine print, before signing a deal with a leasing company. It is best to contact a few different leasing companies and get quotes for comparison before finalizing on a leasing contract. </p>
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		<title>Commercial Equipment Leasing</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/02/10/commercial-equipment-leasing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Equipment Leasing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leasing is widely practiced all over the world in all kinds of businesses. Irrespective of the size of the business, commercial equipment leasing offers an alternative solution to long-term loans for purchase of equipment. Itt is possible to lease almost anything associated with business, even training and consultation. Commercial equipment leasing offers financial flexibility since [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leasing is widely practiced all over the world in all kinds of businesses. Irrespective of the size of the business, commercial equipment leasing offers an alternative solution to long-term loans for purchase of equipment. Itt is possible to lease almost anything associated with business, even training and consultation. </p>
<p>Commercial equipment leasing offers financial flexibility since leasing is approved much quicker than a bank loan. Most leasing companies own websites that allow prospective customers to fill out a form and submit a request for a lease. These companies even help their customers with complete financing solutions. Companies have a choice of payment options for different types of lease. </p>
<p>A Step-up lease allows a company to make payments that gradually increase over the life of a lease. The payments are structured to match the current cash flow of a company. In a Skip lease, a company can choose to make payments during seasons when business is at its peak. A Deferred payment lease provides the company with an option making the first payment after a period of 60 to 90 days. </p>
<p>Commercial equipment leasing also offers a solution for obsolete equipment. Today, technology introduces better and cheaper equipment every few months. If a company purchases any equipment, it is stuck with it. Leasing the same, allows the company to exchange or upgrade the equipment and save a lot of money on dead investments.  </p>
<p>Further, commercial equipment leasing offers great tax-benefits to businesses on their monthly payments. While many leasing companies may use the same name to describe a lease, the actual terms and conditions written in their contracts often vary. In spite of all the advantages leasing offers, it is advisable to go through the terms and conditions of every leasing company. </p>
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		<title>A Guide Consumer Credit Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2011/01/26/a-guide-consumer-credit-reports/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Credit]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are three national credit bureaus namely, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax that provide consumer credit reports to consumers, lenders and financial institutions. These credit bureaus have a database of credit history of a consumer. Credit history includes consumer data such as loans, and other outstanding debts. Generally, credit bureaus are notified when a consumer applies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are three national credit bureaus namely, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax that provide consumer credit reports to consumers, lenders and financial institutions. These credit bureaus have a database of credit history of a consumer. Credit history includes consumer data such as loans, and other outstanding debts. Generally, credit bureaus are notified when a consumer applies for credit, or a job, or an insurance policy. </p>
<p>A consumer gets a consumer score depending on how good his credit history is. Credit card companies and other lenders charge an interest rate to a consumer based on his credit score. These days, insurance companies also decide their premiums on the basis of credit scores. </p>
<p>The credit report may sometimes be incorrect owing to the massive amounts of credit information collected. These errors can be corrected by means of credit repair. Consumers must understand all the aspects of their credit reports for timely rectification of these errors. After nullifying the errors, the credit score automatically increases. </p>
<p>For credit repairs, consumers must acquire a copy of his credit report from all the 3 bureaus. The consumer must then check the report for any error or discrepancy. If at all the consumer comes across any errors, he can bring them to the notice of the credit bureaus. In turn, the credit bureaus then verifies these issues with the concerning creditors and then rectify them. In some cases, the concerned creditors do not even have the necessary records for verification. If the credit bureau is unable to investigate and resolve these discrepancies in 30 days then they are deleted or corrected. </p>
<p>The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act) entitles a consumer to get a free annual credit report on request. It also includes different ways to improve the accuracy of credit reports.<br />
It is difficult to get loans from any reputed financial institution in the absence of a good credit history. A bad credit history may also get in the way of acquiring insurance, a good job or even renting a home. </p>
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		<title>Capital equipment leasing</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2010/12/10/capital-equipment-leasing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Capital equipments are the equipments used to manufacture a product, provide a service or sell, store and deliver merchandise. These equipment are not sold to consumers but are used in carrying out the activities of the business. Usually, capital equipments have an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more for a single piece and last for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Capital equipments are the equipments used to manufacture a product, provide a service or sell, store and deliver merchandise. These equipment are not sold to consumers but are used in carrying out the activities of the business. Usually, capital equipments have an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more for a single piece and last for a year or more. Real estate, software or library holdings do not come under the category of capital equipment. </p>
<p>As capital equipments are high value equipments and buying them uses up a lot of funds, leasing is a better option. Capital equipment leasing allows a business to use its credit or cash resources for other purposes. Another major advantage of capital equipment leasing is that a business can customize its repayment options. They can repay in higher installments during their busy season and choose to pay less or totally skip payment during the off-season. Companies also get tax benefits by buying capital equipments on lease. </p>
<p>There are many leasing companies in the market today that not only provide equipments on lease, but also help customers in getting the lease financed. They provide companies with a choice of payment options in the form of different types of leases such as step-up lease, skip lease or deferred payment lease. A step-up lease allows a company to make payments that gradually increase over the life of a lease. The payments are structured to match the current cash flow of a company. In a skip lease, a company can choose to make payments during seasons when business is at its peak. A deferred payment lease provides a company with an option of making the first payment after a period of 60 to 90 days. </p>
<p>Different capital equipments have a different life span based on which leasing companies structure the buyout plan for a lessee. These options are generally decided upon before the lease begins. At the end of the contract the company can either purchase that equipment at its fair market value (FMV), for 10% of its original price or extend the lease.</p>
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		<title>Computer equipment leasing</title>
		<link>http://www.southernlease.com/2010/12/10/computer-equipment-leasing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lease is a signed agreement between two companies wherein one company gives the other, the right to use its equipment or property for a specific period of time. The company that provides the equipment or property is known as the lessor and the party that uses it, is known as the lessee. Computers are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lease is a signed agreement between two companies wherein one company gives the other, the right to use its equipment or property for a specific period of time. The company that provides the equipment or property is known as the lessor and the party that uses it, is known as the lessee. Computers are one such equipment that is leased by thousands of companies around the world. The lessee of a computer would have to pay a fixed monthly payment spread over the tenure of the contract. After the contract expires, the lessee has the option to return, purchase or extend the lease. </p>
<p>Computer equipment leasing is an option that provides multiple benefits to a lessee, such as cost effectiveness, tax advantages and security against the future obsolescence of the model. In the IT industry, new models and versions of computers are developed regularly, to help processes become faster and simpler. This means that the average life of even a computer that is used only for simple processes is not more than three to five years. In such a scenario, leasing is cost effective as a lessee can simply exchange the equipment or upgrade it, on the expiry of the lease contract. This lowers the cost of initial investment and also saves the company from the hassles of accumulating worthless assets in the form of obsolete equipment. </p>
<p>Computer equipment leasing includes leasing of computer accessories such as scanner, printer, web camera, projectors and other equipments. There are many companies that not only lease out computer equipments but also take the responsibility for its maintenance. Most leasing companies assist clients in obtaining loans, by handling the documentation and formalities for financing. They also offer flexible terms by structuring the lease payments and facilitate the lessee to make the majority of the repayments, during its profitable months. </p>
<p>Computer equipment leasing is an ideal way to avoid high capital investments and gain tax-benefits as well. The lessee company can apply for tax benefits as it is incurring expenditure by paying for the lease. After the contract period is over, it has the option of extending or renewing the lease to continue obtaining the tax concessions. </p>
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