by Jess Faraday | Jan 2, 2019 | Business, Credit
Whether you’re new to the world of credit-building or have a general understanding about the importance of a good credit score, it’s in your best interest to maintain or increase credit score whenever possible.This article will touch upon some simple ways to...
by Sarah MacManus | Jul 15, 2018 | Credit, Tools & Resources
Many working families have fallen into financial hardship under the changing economy. As a result, some have turned to credit counseling services to get out from under mountains of debt. Credit counseling can be a critical step toward recovery, but it can also impact...
by Wendy Gittleson | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog, Borrowing, Credit
Perhaps the most misunderstood institution in the United States is the Federal Reserve (a.k.a, the Fed). It’s both part of the federal government, and it’s not. To some, it’s a vast conspiracy orchestrated by billionaires and shadow organizations....
by Wendy Gittleson | May 1, 2018 | Borrowing, Credit
With medical expenses being the leading cause of financial hardship in the United States, programs like Care Credit can help cover unexpected bills. The number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical bills. Medical bills account for 62 percent of all...
by Clarissa Wilson | May 1, 2018 | Borrowing, Credit
Many people are in debt with online loans these days. They feel stuck, and they are. Online loans and payday loans are hard to get out of once you are in them. Some people are even stuck with several of them. The reason why they are so hard to get out of once you...
by Lucy Webb | May 1, 2018 | Borrowing, Business, Consolidation, Credit, Homes, Student Loans
It can be hard to know if you are getting a good deal on your loan. Here is everything you need to know about amortization and loans, so you’ll never pay too much. What is loan amortization? Despite the technical name, an amortized loan is a common loan type...
