Search Results for 'cosign'
Where Are Young Buyers Relying on Older Co-Signers to Buy Homes?
Lauren Thomas on June 16, 2022
Aspiring homebuyers are avoiding being priced out of the market with the help of older friends and family in these places.
Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My Fiancee’s Car Loan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 30, 2017
Mark’s getting married soon, but in the meantime, his fiancee needs a car. Which one of them should sign for the loan?
Think Twice Before Co-Signing for Your Kid’s School Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on March 29, 2017
Co-signing for your child’s private student loan might negatively impact your retirement, a new study finds.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Start Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 10, 2017
Whether you’ve spent 20 years in prison, gotten divorced or just plain screwed up, here’s how to rebuild your financial life, step by step.
5 Tips for Helping Boomerang Kids Without Bankrupting Yourself
Nancy Dunham on September 28, 2016
Adult kids want to move back in? Don’t unload the truck before you agree on these points.
Ask Stacy: Am I Responsible for My Ex’s Loan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 15, 2015
When this reader got divorced, her husband got their motor home. Too bad he wasn’t also awarded the loan that went with it.
Ask Stacy: What Happens If I Die With Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 11, 2015
It’s not uncommon for credit card companies and others to attempt to collect debts after death. But is it legal?
Marriage and Credit: 6 Common Myths
Allison Martin on April 24, 2014
Tying the knot doesn’t mean your credit will follow suit. Take a look at these common credit myths about marriage.
Millennials Rely on Mom and Dad to Co-Sign Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on March 31, 2014
A new survey shows that two-thirds of millennials have used a co-signer.
3 Ways Love Can Affect Your Credit Scores
Guest Blogger on February 14, 2014
Falling in love and/or exchanging vows may make your heart sing, but how can they hurt your credit scores? Let us count the ways.
How to Tell If You’re Dating a Deadbeat
Guest Blogger on February 7, 2013
Read on for 10 indicators that signal you’re dating someone who is bad with money.
6 Steps to Giving Your Teen Credit
Angela Colley on August 31, 2012
Giving your teen a credit card can help them become a financially responsible adult – or wreck their credit. Here’s how to make sure they’re on the right path.
50 Big Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make
Guest Blogger on August 9, 2012
If Fortune 500 CEOs make mistakes, then so do the rest of us who handle our family’s finances. Here’s a long list of what to avoid.
3 True Loan Stories: Loaning Money to Family & Friends
Guest Blogger on July 5, 2012
Nothing is more dangerous than lending money to those you know and love. Here’s what to look out for.
14 ‘Dubious’ Personal Finance Moves It’s OK to Do
Len Penzo on March 15, 2012
Justin Bieber can teach you a lot about smart financial moves that look stupid at first.
Ask Stacy: Am I Responsible For My Ex’s Debts?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 7, 2011
The spouse who ran up the bill fails to pay them, and the other gets hammered by debt collectors and a plunging credit score. If you get divorced, are you still responsible for your ex’s debts?
5 Tips to Save on Rent
Brandon Ballenger on October 14, 2010
Rental occupancy is way up — your savings on rent should be, too. Here’s some advice to help the cost of your rent make less of a dent.
No More Extra Credit on Campus
LowCards.com on February 23, 2010
The Credit CARD Act is now in effect and one of the major provisions is a restriction on credit cards to those under 21. What’s a student to do? Here are some ideas.
New Rules for Credit on Campus
Money Talks News on August 27, 2009
A new law will make it harder for credit card companies to market to college students.
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