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...
by April Louise Childers | Apr 23, 2018 | Borrowing, Homes
We’ve all heard of Fannie Mae, but who is she? In a nutshell, “she” is an American government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that specializes in housing loans and secondary mortgages to potential homebuyers. Her proper name is the Federal National...
by Upright | Apr 8, 2018 | Homes
Fintech, or financial technology, is revolutionizing the homebuying process by making it easier than ever to secure loans online. According to this report from Forbes, people will become more accustomed to automated transactions in 2018 and beyond. This will open a...
