Category: Borrow
Customers Say These Are the 11 Best Mortgage Lenders
Chris Kissell on August 13, 2020
An online mortgage servicer beats all of its brick-and-mortar competitors.
4 Steps to Getting the Best Deal on a Car Loan
Marilyn Lewis on August 12, 2020
Follow this road map to discovering the best deals on car financing.
Americans Worry About Paying Credit Card If COVID Surge Continues
Chris Kissell on August 11, 2020
Concerns arise as many people have taken on more credit card debt in these tough times
Beware These 5 Sneaky Credit Card Company Tricks
Jeffrey Trull and Ari Cetron on August 5, 2020
Credit card companies love to dangle juicy offers. Learn how to sort out deals from duds.
This Type of Consumer Is More Likely to Misunderstand Credit Scores
Chris Kissell on August 3, 2020
A new survey finds a wide gap between what high-income and low-income consumers know about credit scores.
5 Simple Steps to Increase Your Credit Score in 30 Days
Stacy Johnson on July 18, 2020
It’s never been more important to have a powerful credit score. Here’s my video with the best ways to improve your credit score in as little as 30 days.
How to Get Free Help With Your Student Loans
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 14, 2020
Is student loan debt crushing you or someone you know? Here are some ways to get relief.
Research Reveals Which Factors Affect Your Mortgage Rate Most
Bankrate.com on July 10, 2020
A new study turned up some surprising findings that can save you money when you get a new mortgage or refinance.
8 Types of Companies That Check Your Credit Report
Miranda Marquit on June 30, 2020
Federal law lets these entities peek at your credit — regardless of whether you’re borrowing money.
7 Times When You’re Smart Not to Pay Off a Mortgage Early
Lucy Lazarony on June 24, 2020
Sometimes, you can save money — or even build wealth — by slowly paying down a mortgage.
Is It Better to Save for Retirement or Pay Down Debt?
MTN Staff on June 24, 2020
As it turns out, the answer might not be as simple as you would hope.
Which Is Better, a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit?
Stacy Johnson on June 22, 2020
If you’re going to use your home as collateral for a loan, you’ve got choices. Here’s how to decide what to do and whether to do it.
8 Easy Ways to Build Credit From Scratch
Allison Martin on June 3, 2020
These simple steps will help you borrow money and build a credit history.
10 Common and Costly Credit Missteps
Allison Martin on May 26, 2020
These mistakes can wreak havoc on your credit score, finances and access to loans. Here’s how to avoid them.
How I Got a Perfect Credit Score in 4 Steps
Stacy Johnson on May 25, 2020
My FICO credit score is 850 out of 850. Here’s how I pulled it off — and how anyone else can, too.
Will Lowering My Credit Card Limit Hurt My Credit Score?
Stacy Johnson on May 18, 2020
Having less available credit should make you less of a risk. But sometimes it has the opposite effect.
3 Smart Reasons to Get a New Credit Card Now
MTN Staff on May 14, 2020
Here are the best cards to meet common needs — balance transfers, travel rewards, establishing credit and more.
15 Ways to Get Your Free VantageScore Credit Score
Chris Kissell on May 6, 2020
These companies will provide your VantageScore credit score without making you pay for the privilege.
7 of the Dumbest Ways to Borrow Money
Marilyn Lewis on April 30, 2020
These types of loans may cost you more than you realize. Here’s what to watch out for — and some better alternatives.
Get 0% APR on Card Balance Transfers for Up to 21 Months
Money Talks News on April 28, 2020
If you need relief from debt on high-interest cards, jump on one of these deals offering generous introductory periods at 0% APR — some with cash-back programs to boot.
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