Archive for 'Credit & Debt'
Review: Simmons First Visa Platinum
Apr 16, 2013 - If you have excellent credit and tend to carry a balance from time to time, this card may be a good addition to your wallet.
10 Key Characteristics of Debt-Free People
Apr 11, 2013 - Why do some people -- no matter how much they make -- get into debt, while others -- no matter how modest their means -- don't?
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card to Save on Gas?
Apr 11, 2013 - If you have a road trip in your future, you can't control the price of gas but you can earn some cash back when you fill up.
Recent News May Signal the Future of Mortgage Rates
Apr 10, 2013 - Small increases in mortgage interest rates can translate into thousands in additional expenses over the life of a loan. Are mortgage rates heading higher?
Review: Citi Simplicity Visa Card
Apr 09, 2013 - Want a simple credit card with 0 percent interest for 18 months? This could be your plastic. Just don't expect rewards or cash back.
Your Biggest Money Worries – and How to Eliminate Them
Apr 08, 2013 - A new survey asks Americans what they fear most financially; the results might surprise you.
Why Mortgage Lenders Pull All Three of Your Credit Reports
Apr 08, 2013 - Applying for a mortgage is different than applying for any other type of loan. One example? Lenders will pull credit histories from all three major credit reporting agencies.
Credit Card Delinquency At 18-Year Low
Apr 05, 2013 - People are staying on top of many types of loans better than they have in a long while, which is good news for consumers and the economy.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card for Big Purchases?
Apr 04, 2013 - Would you apply for a credit card to get $100 cash? If you're about to spend $500, you can. Just make sure you've got good credit.
Social Security Benefits Protected In Bankruptcy
Apr 02, 2013 - A federal appeals court ruled creditors can't demand Social Security benefits be used to repay debts in Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Best Way to Borrow For a Vandweller Lifestyle?
Apr 02, 2013 - This reader wants to leave the normal life behind to live and work from a van. The problem? Nobody will lend him the money.
Review: 1-2-3 REWARDS Visa Card
Apr 02, 2013 - While as a rule I'm no fan of store-branded credit cards, every rule has exceptions. The Kroger-branded 1-2-3 REWARDS card might be one.
Don’t Get Scammed by a Mortgage Loan Modification Company
Apr 02, 2013 - Like to get your mortgage interest reduced or loan modified? You might be tempted to fall for a sales pitch from a fee-based mortgage modification company. Before you bite, read this.
Heading for Financial Trouble? Take This Quick Quiz and Find Out
Apr 01, 2013 - You get a physical every year to make sure you're in good physical shape; take this test to ensure you're in good fiscal shape.
7 Things You Should Have in Your Wallet, 10 You Shouldn’t
Mar 28, 2013 - If your wallet gets stolen, whether it's an inconvenience or a catastrophe will depend on what you've got in there.
