Buying a home is a central part of the American Dream. This has seemed a little out of reach to many families in recent history with the fallout from the housing bubble. Lenders are more skittish than ever to loan money to those with less than perfect credit. In addition, new government legislation has creditors […]
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Getting the Most Out of Your Money Back Benefits
Everyone is looking for ways to get a little extra money, but often some of the simplest ways are the ones we overlook. Many credit cards are offering a variety of incentives to get people to sign up for their cards. Sometimes they offer to give you your credit score free while others offer a […]
5 Ways To Bankruptcy
If there is one thing that the economic downturn in 2007 provided, it was exciting new ways to go bankrupt. There is nothing quite as thrilling as the “sledge-hammer-to-the-face” feeling when you realize the world has bested you at everything and you have earned the right to wear their dunce cap. Along the road to […]
The Process of Getting a Loan
Regardless of your financial situation, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to get a loan at some point in the future. This could come in the form of a mortgage, a student loan, an auto loan or a small business loan. While these loans are for different purposes, the process of applying and qualifying […]
Why Debt Relief Assistance May Be Worth It
Ed O’Brien is a seasoned writer in personal finance, specializing in credit repair. You can find more of his articles located at CreditRepair.org. Struggling with overwhelming debt is a financial hardship that will not just go away if left unattended. Debt is certainly one scenario in our financial life that only grows worse over time. […]
