WARNING THIS VIDEO CONTAINS EXTREME LANGUAGE/ SLANDER/ AND ETHNIC SLURS VIEW AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION!!!!!!!!!

I really debated before putting this on the blog today, I really don’t want to offend you the viewer so if yo’re easily offended then I suggest in order for you to return as my valued friend I suggest you exit the browser and come back tomorrow; otherwise let’s being.

You all know Chris Rock for his crude remarks and profanity, although he does it again I had to laugh at this video. I don’t agree this applies to “brown people” I am sure people of every color will definately see the relation to the simple truth behind this message.

What’s the difference between being rich and being wealth? Is it really as simple as black and white?When it comes to the simple numbers sure, when it comes to ethnic slurs I’m not so sure.

You decide

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If you want the simple truth you need to be in a tip top shape financially and have the ability without a shadow of a doubt that you are financially able to repay the debt you are borrowing. This is nothing new from previous markets, the new rules are the same when it comes to borrowing.

The new way to obtain credit is to prove that you really don’t need it, however this has been the case since bartering and credit has evolved. People always have said you need credit to get credit and you need money to make money right. It’s no different today.

Guidelines have become tighter and banks and lending institutions started lending less. So with all of these odds against you what do you as a prospective borrower are crucial for your success.

First off you need to have your financial affairs in order, secondly is your credit accurate, have you reviewed it within the last three to six months to ensure that everything on it is accurate? This should always be the first step before applying for any credit.

If you are trying to obtain credit for the first time or after a financial hardship such as bankruptcy or divorce you have some “sub-prime credit card companies” out in the market place who can get you started with a low balance & a higher interest rate.

Now remember these are for reestablishing as well as rebuilding credit. You can always obtain new lower costly credit after six months to a year. Obtaining credit in a down market isn’t as difficult as one might think. The down marketplace makes obtaining credit more challenging and difficult.

However the rules are still the same. Recently I applied for some new credit and I was able to obtain a new line of credit from my credit card company with less than perfect credit. I was able to do this because of the relationship I have established with my current credit card company.

I have also have closed several mortgages which is an indication of banks starting to work through there financial crisis. There is always a way to obtain what you need more than what you really want however people have always seemed to find a way to get what they want rather than what they need.

Now that credit is tighter and banks have cut off a lot of equity lines, credit card companies have folded and new laws on the horizon only time will tell what new requirements will be placed on both businesses and consumers.

Always remember to keep your financial house in order and to keep all of expenditures tracked and allocated. Keep tabs on your credit to ensure your identity is protected. Also optimize your spending so that you can keep enough in reserves to ensure ongoing success with debt elimination.

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