Category: Borrow
How to Buy a House — Getting the Best Deal on a Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on June 7, 2017
If 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, 2017
These 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, 2017
Wonder 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, 2017
Tens 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, 2017
Republicans 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, 2017
The 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, 2017
I’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, 2017
The 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, 2017
Find 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, 2017
A 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.
Little-Known Credit Score Has Big Impact on Home Insurance Rates
Karla Bowsher on May 11, 2017
If 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, 2017
In 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, 2017
Find 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, 2017
A 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, 2017
After 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.
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Alone — Here’s What It Means for You
Karla Bowsher on May 3, 2017
The nation’s central bank took no action today. However, that doesn’t mean you also should stand pat if you have a mortgage, other loans or credit cards.
6 Jobs That Pay Big Bucks and Might Offer Student Loan Forgiveness
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2017
Are you drowning in student loan debt? Depending on your career field, you might qualify for debt relief.
Ask Stacy — Will Paying Old Unpaid Debts Improve My Credit Score?
Stacy Johnson on April 28, 2017
Here’s how to improve your credit score if you have debt in collections. Paying it off may or may not be the answer.
7 Easy Ways to Build Credit When You’re Starting Out or Starting Over
Allison Martin on April 27, 2017
These simple steps will help newcomers to the credit world borrow money and build a credit history.
Ask Stacy — Should I Pay For a Mortgage Acceleration Program?
Stacy Johnson on April 21, 2017
Is there a way to pay off a 30-year mortgage in seven years by using sophisticated techniques? No, but there are simple ways to pay off your mortgage early.
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