Who to Believe When it Comes to Credit Report Mistakes?
The 60 Minutes report on credit reporting and the three big bureaus earlier this year uncovered a host of problems. How to decipher the double talk and get into the details.
Wells Fargo Home Rebate Card Rewards Program
May 30, 2013
Is Wells Fargo trying to offset some of the bad publicity it’s received in recent months? It just announced a milestone with its rewards credit card for mortgage holders.
3 Money Trends That May Affect You
March 28, 2013
The recession has resulted in new credit scoring models and borrowing options.
Recognizing Overspending
December 21, 2012
Take a deep breath and remove the blinders. It’s time to come clean with yourself over your spending habits and credit card balances.
New Lenders: Pawnshops
October 31, 2012
We’ve suspected it; after all, there are so many Americans who are struggling financially and who no longer have access to traditional financial products like checking accounts and credit cards. Now, though, we’ve confirmed what we’ve suspected for months: more …
Recovering From and Avoiding Big Summer Debt
September 20, 2012
As the summer travel season comes to a close many have to prepare their fall finances to pay for their vernal excursions. Here are a few tips for dealing with summer debt.
5 Things You Should Know Before Buying A House In This Market
September 11, 2012
The housing market right now seems like a place fettered with possibility. While this is mostly true, many people do not realize the dangers in buying a home right now.
So Just What Kind of Credit Scores Do You Need?
August 10, 2012
What kind of credit score would qualify you for the Visa Black card or the American Express Gold Card? Here’s the low down on credit scores.
Your Credit Scoring Questions Answered
August 1, 2012
Not sure how your credit scores are calculated or why you’re approved for one loan but declined for another? Here are some answers to those tough questions.
Credit Scores Determine Insurance Premiums
July 30, 2012
Insurance companies use intricate formulas to determine an applicant’s monthly premium, just as banks and credit card companies do when they’re deciding who’s approved and who’s declined.