Category: Borrow
Is It OK to Retire With Debt?
Marilyn Lewis on June 20, 2017Some money experts argue that retiring with certain kinds of debt is not such a bad thing. But their advice doesn’t necessarily apply to the average retiree.
Should Your Credit Card Retire When You Do?
Karla Bowsher on June 15, 2017Using credit cards in retirement can give you a surprising number of financial options during your golden years.
Beware This Common Retail Credit Card Promotion
Karla Bowsher on June 13, 2017Many shoppers fail to understand deferred-interest financing — and it’s costing them a lot in interest payments. Here’s how to avoid being surprised by the terms of a store credit card.
This U.S. City Helps Workers Pay Off Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on June 9, 2017A Tennessee city’s newest workplace benefit is a student loan repayment program aimed at helping workers tackle their education debt.
How to Buy a House — Getting the Best Deal on a Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on June 7, 2017If you’re thinking of buying a house or refinancing a home loan, these tips could save you thousands of dollars.
The 10 Most Common Credit Card Sins
Allison Martin on June 6, 2017These common missteps can wreak havoc on your credit score, your finances and your access to loans. Here’s how to avoid them.
How Your Credit Score Changes Once Negative Info Disappears
Karla Bowsher on June 5, 2017Wonder what happens when negative information is purged from your credit history? We have the answers.
The Common Credit Card Mistake That Might Boost Your Risk of Fraud
Karla Bowsher on June 4, 2017Tens of millions of Americans are using a feature that offers convenience with a big trade-off. Here’s how to keep your credit card safe when shopping online.
Would Proposed Federal Law Give High-Interest Lenders a ‘Free Pass’?
Karla Bowsher on May 31, 2017Republicans say their Financial Choice Act will benefit consumers, but one provision of the legislation is stirring up controversy.
What Your Credit Card Says About Your Self-Image — and How It Can Cost You
Karla Bowsher on May 30, 2017The middle class is smitten with a flashy type of credit card that often comes loaded with annual fees. Don’t buy into this trend blindly.
Want to Be Rich? Here’s All the Advice You’ll Ever Need, in 10 Simple Sentences
Stacy Johnson on May 29, 2017I’ve been giving financial advice for 40 years, and I’m a millionaire several times over. Here are the 10 best bits of financial advice I’ve both given and taken.
More Americans Have Car Loans Today Than Ever Before
Krystal Steinmetz on May 23, 2017The days of “easy-to-get” car loans might be drawing to a close.
4 Little-Known Ways Bad Credit Can Cost You
Karla Bowsher on May 19, 2017Find out how to keep bad credit from spilling over into several key areas of your life.
The True Cost of Bad Credit
Stacy Johnson on May 18, 2017A drop in your credit score means more than paying higher interest rates for loans. Here’s how it can mortgage your future and risk your retirement nest egg.
Student Loan Rates to Jump in July
Karla Bowsher on May 15, 2017College costs continue to rise. Consider whether expenses like loan interest are worthwhile, and explore these alternatives.
Little-Known Credit Score Has Big Impact on Home Insurance Rates
Karla Bowsher on May 11, 2017If you own a home or wish to someday, this little-known type of credit score will probably affect your finances.
Chase Offers Some Cardholders 100,000 Rewards Points for New Mortgage
Krystal Steinmetz on May 10, 2017In its latest push to woo a new generation of homebuyers, Chase is offering some of its credit card holders a hefty reward for financing a mortgage with the bank.
10 Housing Markets Still Struggling After the Recession
Krystal Steinmetz on May 5, 2017Find out why some housing markets continue to lag nearly a decade after the Great Recession began.
Ask Stacy — How Can I Get a Delinquency Off of My Credit Report?
Stacy Johnson on May 5, 2017A reader and her husband were surprised to find a delinquent account on his credit history, and now they need to clean it up before they apply for a mortgage. Possible? Yes. I know it is because I’ve done it myself.
10 Debt Management Tips for New College Grads
Allison Martin on May 4, 2017After earning a college degree, it’s time to face reality. Here’s how to tackle your debts responsibly while navigating a new career and enjoying newfound freedom.
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