by Borrowing Better Staff | Feb 3, 2018 | Tools & Resources
How the Federal Reserve works can be a mind-boggling concept for many average Americans. Perhaps that’s why certain conspiracy theories pop-up on how the Fed controls everything through lending money to the US. Well, they aren’t entirely wrong. The economy’s momentum...
by Borrowing Better Staff | Jan 30, 2018 | Tools & Resources
Most of us don’t think about it when we’re making everyday purchases, but the Fed controls multiple aspects that determine how much money is in circulation. The value of a dollar is determined by how many there are in the world, which trickles down to all aspects of...
by Borrowing Better Staff | Dec 24, 2017 | Blog, Tools & Resources
Property taxes on homes and businesses raise funds for a large part of the county, including for city and town governments. A smaller part of property taxes goes to state budgets in the United States. Borrowing Better is happy to provide its readers with this guide to...
by Kevin M. Lyle | Aug 16, 2017 | Borrowing, Tools & Resources
Buying a home is one of the most exciting journeys in life. When buying a home, there are several different factors to consider. Some of those options include things like fixed or adjustable rate mortgages, insurance requirements, and potential tax costs. However,...
by Kevin M. Lyle | Aug 14, 2017 | Credit, Tools & Resources
Let’s discuss the importance of seeing a copy of your annual credit report and share tips on achieving better credit. Everybody who has been issued a social security number has a credit report and this is the case regardless of whether you’ve ever opened...
by Kevin M. Lyle | Jun 14, 2017 | Credit, Tools & Resources
Credit scores are no easy hurdle to jump. They help you rent an apartment, sign a lease on a new car, and help you buy a new phone. With older folk with more decent credit, applying to any number of applications might seem like any easy task. However, with newer...
