Couple making a mortgage payment
Where Are Young Buyers Relying on Older Co-Signers to Buy Homes?

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.

Couple With New Car
Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My Fiancee’s Car Loan?

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
Think Twice Before Co-Signing for Your Kid’s School Loans

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?
Ask Stacy: How Do I Start Over?

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.

Senior woman and her adult daughter
5 Tips for Helping Boomerang Kids Without Bankrupting Yourself

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?
Ask Stacy: Am I Responsible for My Ex’s Loan?

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?
Ask Stacy: What Happens If I Die With Debt?

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
Marriage and Credit: 6 Common Myths

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
Millennials Rely on Mom and Dad to Co-Sign Loans

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
3 Ways Love Can Affect Your Credit Scores

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
How to Tell If You’re Dating a Deadbeat

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
6 Steps to Giving Your Teen Credit

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
50 Big Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make

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.

Family grilling on the deck of their home
3 True Loan Stories: Loaning Money to Family & Friends

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
14 ‘Dubious’ Personal Finance Moves It’s OK to Do

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?
Ask Stacy: Am I Responsible For My Ex’s Debts?

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?

renters
5 Tips to Save on Rent

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
No More Extra Credit on Campus

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.

College Students
New Rules for Credit on Campus

on August 27, 2009

A new law will make it harder for credit card companies to market to college students.

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