Debt: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
In this day and age, it’s nearly impossible to live debt-free. From homes to education, cars to vacations, clothing to appliances – the amount of personal debt in this country is ever-increasing. As...
View Article6 Easy Ways to Trash Your Credit Score
Your credit score – issued by each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) – is your personal rating of creditworthiness. A shoddy score can wreak hell on your finances,...
View ArticleResponsible Ways to Pay Down Your Mortgage
So you’re interested in a mortgage where you have lower interest rates, an earlier payoff date, and smaller monthly payments. Good news: There are a number of smart and financially sound ways this can...
View Article2014 Predictions: Mortgage and Real Estate
In December, the New York Times ran a great article about what Americans can expect in the upcoming year when it comes to mortgages and home buying. Overall, the news is pretty good for home buyers,...
View ArticleIs Today’s Mortgage Market Worse Than Before the Crash?
In some respects, now is as bad a time for the mortgage business as the aftermath of the disaster of 2008. Of course, the crash was terrible but the industry got the benefit of unparalleled subsidies....
View ArticleWhy Aren’t Americans Buying Homes?
Activity in the U.S. housing market has slowed to a level that even Fed chair Janet Yellen has said she’s concerned about the recovery. This comes even as mortgage rates have been declining, and...
View ArticleHomeowners With HAMP Loan Mods May Face Rate Increase
At-risk homeowners who took advantage of the federal government’s emergency plan to help them stave off foreclosure during the housing crisis have a new problem: looming interest rate increases. Banks...
View ArticleSpending Too Much on Your Student Loan Repayment?
If you’re like most student loan borrowers, life hasn’t slowed down since you graduated. Whether you’re two years or 10 years out of school, chances are some big things have happened – ideally...
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