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Ask Stacy: My Husband Is on the House Deed, and I’m Not
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Both spouses are on the mortgage, but only one is on the deed: No big deal, or a recipe for disaster?
3 Credit Cards With Zero Percent Interest Rates — and Why They’re a Big Deal
Karla Bowsher on December 11, 2017
Credit cards featuring nonexistent introductory APRs and balance-transfer fees — all with no annual fees — can save you big bucks.
Saturday School: What Is a Hybrid ARM Mortgage?
Money Talks News on December 8, 2017
Can’t decide between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages? As this video explains, you can have both.
It’s Car Buying Season: 5 Auto Loan Traps To Avoid
Nancy Dunham on December 7, 2017
Think you’re too savvy to fall for a car loan scam? Don’t bet your financial life on it.
Saturday School: How to Make An Offer on a Home
Money Talks News on December 1, 2017
The offer process can be mysterious, especially to new buyers. Watch this video and learn to increase your odds of landing a dream home.
7 Big Cities Where You Can Still Afford to Own a Home on a $40,000 Salary
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2017
Sure, the typical home in the U.S. will cost you a quarter-million dollars these days. But in these pockets of the nation, you can become a homeowner on the cheap.
How to Untangle Your Credit When You Divorce
Emmet Pierce on November 27, 2017
Divorce is painful, but you can take steps to prevent it from haunting you longer than necessary in the form of credit problems.
Saturday School: What You Need to Know About Escrow
Money Talks News on November 24, 2017
The funny-sounding word plays a serious role in home purchases. Watch this video to learn more.
Maxed-Out Americans: Cities With the Heaviest Credit Card Debt
Nancy Dunham on November 16, 2017
Whether area economies dip or soar, residents of some U.S. cities don’t contain their credit card debt.
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.
Best Credit Cards of 2017
Guest Blogger on September 23, 2020
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 CPA on January 31, 2018
Everyone wants to pay zero, but what’s the catch? Before you apply, read this.
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.
Why Can’t I Refinance My Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2020
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.
Ask Stacy: Should I Drop My Life Insurance Policy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
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 CPA on August 28, 2018
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.
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