Archive for April 27th, 2009

Trading for Animals

Monday, April 27th, 2009

It seems that some countries are cracking down on the wild animal trade. I am glad to hear it. Recently, the country of Bahrain announced that it will provide an amnesty for wild animal owners who turn in their pets. There have been many problems when these animals are raised and then escape or are turned loose.

Some of these animals can be quite dangerous. Reports of alligators and sometimes even wild cats on the loose have caused a panic. I certainly think that protecting the earth’s wild animal population is a worthy cause and should be supported by all governments. I hope everyone will join with me and the many others who support this effort!

Fixing the broken!

Monday, April 27th, 2009

I was talking with an old friend of mine named Shawn. He was telling me about the problems he was having with his credit history. It seems that he got behind on his bills and missed some payments, so now he is paying the price. He told me about his difficulty finding credit cards for people with bad credit. I told him not to give up just yet and that there are still ways to get what he needs.

I know there are companies that offer credit cards for bad credit. There are many companies who will do this, but he would have to select the right one for him. Getting a credit card will help your credit. But if you are not careful about paying it on time, you can actually hurt your credit score. I told Shawn to ask about bad credit credit cards. By taking advantage of this type of card, he could go far towards fixing the problem.

The last thing I told him was that he needed to take his finances seriously. The ability to access credit is an important part of your fiscal planning. I know that with a little work, Shawn will be able to bring up his score. I wish him the best and I have full confidence that he will achieve his goal.