Category: Borrow
6 Simple Tips for Newbies to Establish Stellar Credit
Allison Martin on November 14, 2017
How can you build credit from scratch? These straightforward steps are the key. They will even help boost seasoned credit profiles.
9 Tips to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on November 7, 2017
These simple moves can make a huge financial difference when shopping for a home loan.
6 Ways to Get Your Official FICO Credit Score for Free
Marilyn Lewis on November 3, 2017
Want to see the same credit information that lenders, insurers and landlords use to evaluate you? Here’s where to look if you want it for free.
Best Credit Cards of 2017
Guest Blogger on October 30, 2017
Is your credit card on this list? If not, you’re likely leaving money on the table.
Saturday School: How Mortgage Interest Rates Impact Your Payment
Money Talks News on October 27, 2017
Watch this video and learn the pros and cons of both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans.
Ask Stacy: Should I Take Advantage of Zero Percent Credit Card Offers?
Stacy Johnson on October 27, 2017
Everyone wants to pay zero, but what’s the catch? Before you apply, read this.
The Best Way to Kill Off Your Credit Card Debt
Brandon Ballenger on October 19, 2017
There’s a less expensive way, and then there’s the way that works for you. The two may not be the same.
Are You Overlooking This Valuable Credit Card Perk?
Karla Bowsher on October 18, 2017
Some credit cards come with a perk you might find in an expensive hotel. Even better, these card-based services are free.
Student Debt Soars: 5 Ways to Pay Off Your Loans Faster
Karla Bowsher on October 18, 2017
Student loan debt has reached a new record high, with college grads of every age bearing this burden. Here are five tricks to pay off college loans sooner.
10 Ways to Pull Together the Down Payment for a Home
Marilyn Lewis on October 16, 2017
Where can you find a huge wad of cash for the down payment on a new home? We have some suggestions.
Ask Stacy: Why Can’t I Refinance My Home?
Stacy Johnson on October 6, 2017
She’s got good credit, but her lender refuses to refinance her mortgage. If it would lower her payments, why wouldn’t they be happy to do it? Here’s some sound advice for anyone who borrows.
Your Credit Card May Come With Cellphone Insurance
Karla Bowsher on October 4, 2017
Some credit card issuers now offer cardholders a free perk called cellphone protection. It’s good for up to $600 if your phone is damaged or stolen.
How Debt Affects Survivors After a Loved One’s Death
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 3, 2017
When a loved one dies, you’ll have a lot on your mind. But paying off the debt a spouse left behind should not be one of them. Here’s what you need to know.
Ask Stacy: Should I Drop My Life Insurance Policy?
Stacy Johnson on September 29, 2017
Life insurance isn’t to protect you, it’s to protect those you love. If those you love don’t need protection, then you don’t need life insurance. Here’s how to know when to cancel.
Push in Congress Would Make Firms Like Equifax Hurt Less for Hurting Americans
Stacy Johnson on September 26, 2017
Even as details of massive Equifax data breach surface, some lawmakers are trying to gut consumer protections in the credit industry.
Saturday School — What Is a Mortgage?
Money Talks News on September 22, 2017
The idea of a mortgage loan is simple — you borrow money from the bank to purchase a home. But the reality is more complicated.
How to Get the Best Deal on a Car Loan
Marilyn Lewis on September 19, 2017
Many people shop backwards for a vehicle — and that’s costly. Follow these steps to a new car, starting with good financing.
Saturday School — What Is Bankruptcy?
Money Talks News on September 15, 2017
Learn why bankruptcy can give you a new lease on life — as well as the serious limitations and drawbacks associated with making this choice.
7 Simple Methods to Sidestep a Debt Trap
Jim Gold on September 15, 2017
It doesn’t take much to slip from some debt into unmanageable debt. These tips will help keep you from falling into the fiscal depths of despair.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Help My Fiance’s Credit?
Stacy Johnson on September 15, 2017
This reader has an excellent credit history and score, but the man she’s about to marry doesn’t. How can she help him?
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