Paying off student loans is never a pleasant process, especially if you have a high interest rate, loan life, or monthly payments. Just ask the over 44 million borrowers in America who owe over $1.48 trillion in student debt. As depressing as those … [Read more...]
4 Ways Taxes Can Affect Your Credit
If you don’t have enough money to cover your tax bill come April 15th, don’t freak out. Late payments to the IRS only affect your credit score if you don’t address the issue within 30 days or more. The best thing to do is to speak with the IRS and … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Build Credit Fast
3 easy ways to build credit fast are a must. Whether you’re buying a home, a car, or going back to school, you’ll probably need a loan which means you’ll definitely have to worry about your credit score. If you have a high credit score (700 or … [Read more...]
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Student Loans
Paying off student loans is never a pleasant process, especially if you have a high interest rate, loan life, or monthly payments. Just ask the 44 million debtors in America who owe over $1.48 trillion in student loan debt. As depressing as those … [Read more...]
Credit Card Traps
According to the seemingly-innocent envelope sitting on your kitchen table, you’ve been pre-approved for a new credit card. The bold type, flashy colors, and excited exclamation points lure you into a daze. You are The Chosen One. Obviously, the … [Read more...]
How Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score
At over $1.4 trillion, student loan debt in America is right up there with mortgage debt in the category of Things We Wish We Could Live Without. However, if you have a student loan or are considering applying for one, don’t be scared off by … [Read more...]
Building Credit With a Secured Credit Card
Whether you’re new to the soul-sucking credit realities of adulthood or simply trying to improve a bad credit score, you might want to check out a secured credit card. 1. What is a secured credit card? These specialized cards, great for building … [Read more...]
3 Things to Consider if You’re Denied a Mortgage
The most important thing to remember if you’ve been denied a mortgage is that you still have options. The world is not over, and neither is your quest to find a new home! According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, about 30% of purchasers who … [Read more...]
5 Things to Know About VA Home Loans
If you don’t know about VA home loans, don’t be surprised. Despite being one of the best benefits available to veterans, only 6% of qualified veterans have used a VA home loan in the past six years. Many veterans worry that they don’t qualify for the … [Read more...]
Buying a Home in Spring
Spring is a great time to buy and sell real estate because everybody else thinks it’s a great time to buy and sell real estate! Warmer weather encourages people to go outside more often and tour more homes, and the impending promise of summer and … [Read more...]
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