Category: Borrow
Ask Stacy: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay a Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson on March 21, 2018
This reader wants to know if she’s too old to take on a mortgage — and if she does, the fastest way to pay it off.
7 Ways Your Rewards Credit Card Is Costing You Big Bucks
Allison Martin on March 13, 2018
So-called “rewards” credit cards can cost you a bundle if you aren’t careful. Weigh the following before signing up.
Ask Stacy: Should I Get a Reverse Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson on March 5, 2018
For some, reverse mortgages are a perfect way to get extra retirement income. But they’re not for everyone.
7 Painless Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Years Earlier
Marilyn Lewis on March 2, 2018
Here’s how to free yourself from your biggest debt faster than you would think possible.
10 Key Facts to Test Your Credit Card IQ
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 28, 2018
Know the answers to these common credit questions, or it could cost you.
Should You Use a Credit Freeze to Protect Yourself?
Ari Cetron on February 26, 2018
There are the conventional ways to protect yourself from data breaches. And then there’s the nuclear option — a credit freeze. Here are the pros and cons of each approach.
How to Buy a House: Getting the Best Deal on a Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on February 21, 2018
If you’re thinking of buying a house or refinancing a home loan, these tips can save you thousands of dollars.
Boost Your Credit Score Fast With These 7 Moves
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 20, 2018
Get your sagging score into shape this spring by taking these steps.
6 Ways to Build Your Credit Score Without a Credit Card
Allison Martin on February 19, 2018
Signing up for a credit card isn’t the only way to boost your credit score. Here are some card-free ways to raise your financial standing.
Ask Stacy: Should I Get a Debt Consolidation Loan?
Stacy Johnson on February 16, 2018
One way to get ahead of debt is to borrow in the form of a debt consolidation loan. But before you go down this road, there’s something you need to do first.
State by State: Where Americans Are Best and Worst at Managing Debt
Donna Freedman on February 12, 2018
Data from more than half a million borrowers shows that people lower-income states often manage their debt better than those where incomes are higher.
6 Ways to Keep a Stellar Credit Score in Retirement
Donna Freedman on February 12, 2018
Debt is on the rise for older Americans, so they also need to keep a sharper eye on their credit scores.
Ask Stacy: Which Are Best — Banks or Credit Unions?
Stacy Johnson on February 9, 2018
Bank or credit union? There’s a simple answer as to which is best, and there’s a simple reason why.
10 Ways to Lose Weight and Pay Off Debt at the Same Time
Geof Wheelwright on February 8, 2018
You don’t have to choose between losing weight and getting rid of debt. Here are a few ideas on how to shed both at the same time.
11 Surprising Ways to Wreck Your Credit Score
Allison Martin on February 6, 2018
A seemingly small stumble — such as forgetting to return library books — can cause your credit score to plummet.
Ask Stacy: Did the New Tax Law Affect Reverse Mortgages?
Stacy Johnson on February 5, 2018
Reverse mortgages can provide needed financial options for seniors. But will the new tax law change that?
The 5 Most Costly Car Leasing Mistakes
Nancy Dunham on January 29, 2018
New car dealers confide how those who choose to lease can needlessly waste thousands of dollars.
The 3 Golden Rules of Lending Money to Friends and Family
Donna Freedman on January 22, 2018
Financial entanglements can ruin relationships. Here’s what to do when a relative or friend hits you up for a loan.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Pay Off High-Interest Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson on January 19, 2018
Credit card interest is eating you alive, but your credit isn’t good enough to qualify for a zero-interest card: Now what?
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off the House?
Stacy Johnson on January 19, 2018
You have sufficient savings to pay off the mortgage and own your home free and clear. But is it better to have no debt, or a fat savings account?
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