Archive for October, 2009

Can paying off a personal loan early adversely affect your credit score?

KNOWLEDGABLE PEOPLE ONLY!
We have a small personal loan through the bank and it has been paid on time since Feb. But we contacted one mortgage company who said that it looked bad, then another said it was fine. But we really want to pay it off so it is one less bill. They don’t take a fee or any interest to pay it off early. But we need to… Continue reading

What happens if sale price of house does not cover mortgage pay off?

I bought a house a couple of years ago. I don’t have much equity in it. Now my fiance and I want to buy a new home, but we won’t be able to sell my home for what is owed on the mortgage. Are there programs that let you borrow on your new mortgage to allow you to pay off previous mortgage?… Continue reading

How come so many women get together and celebrate breast cancer?

I mean, breast cancer is bad fer ya. Why celebrate it?…

Why is swine flu on the rise in Thailand as it is not cold or rainy season there now?

As swine flu or Mexican flu is on the rise in Thailand, I had this question. They say flu is most likely to spread in rainy or cold season, but that is not the case in Thailand. Why is it spreading so rapidly now?

Also, is everybody wearing masks there now?… Continue reading

Can I ad a personal loan from a friend to my credit report?

I have a bet going on with a friend about this.

Can a personal loan from another person (not a bank or lender) be added to a credit report to a credit report to boost a score or add a tradeline.

For example, you borrow ,000 for a family member and you buy them back in a year, can that be added as a tradeline and what docs… Continue reading

What’s the best mortgage company for someone with a largew downpayment and great credit score?

I’m looking for low rates on a 30 year fixed with low closing costs and no BS. Anybody had any good experiences with reputable mortgage companies out there that would fit my profile and needs? Thanks.… Continue reading

How do I close empty credit card accounts?

I have recently checked my credit report and I realized I had several credit card accounts which were unused for several years running with a zero balance for some time.

I would like to close them to resolve my accounts and improve my overall credit.

I have to admit that some of the credit companies are quite odd (not cititbank or MBNA) but smaller credit houses from obscure… Continue reading

How long do you normally stay in the hospital after you have breast cancer surgery?

How long do you normally stay in the hospital after you have breast cancer surgery? It was a small tumor, about 6mm, once you have surgery, do they leave in the hospital for a couple of days? Any experience?… Continue reading

What are the symptoms of swine flu, from beginning to end?

I would like to hear from people that have actually had the swine flu. I would like to know how the symptoms started, the progression of the symptoms, and what symptoms may have appeared at the end. If possible, please be very detailed. Thanks!… Continue reading

It is my 2nd dose of Tamiflu and I’m getting painless, not itchy, tiny hives below my wrist?

On the inner forearm. They are very tiny pink dots only on my right arm. I don’t feel anything unless I run my hand over them, and they are slightly raised.
What should I do?… Continue reading