Your credit score could take a hit after getting a mortgage, but you shouldn’t worry
Yes, your credit score will probably go down when you take out a mortgage loan, but you’ll likely be better off in the long term.
Yes, your credit score will probably go down when you take out a mortgage loan, but you’ll likely be better off in the long term.
How to save on car insurance during the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans drive. That leads to savings opportunities on auto insurance.
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans drive. That leads to savings opportunities on auto insurance.
Don’t cancel your homeowners insurance if you can’t afford it, just find a cheaper plan
Why you need homeowners insurance and what you can do to get lower rates.
Why you need homeowners insurance and what you can do to get lower rates.
Student loan forgiveness could be coming, but it won’t achieve these 3 things
Some borrowers with student loans may not benefit from the Biden forgiveness plan.
Some borrowers with student loans may not benefit from the Biden forgiveness plan.
Using your personal credit card for business expenses? 5 reasons to reconsider
Although it may be more convenient to use your personal credit card for business expenses, you should be aware of the drawbacks of doing so.
Although it may be more convenient to use your personal credit card for business expenses, you should be aware of the drawbacks of doing so.
Why you should refinance your mortgage instead of waiting for forbearance and foreclosure extensions
Weighing your options between mortgage refinancing and mortgage forbearance? Here's what you need to know about why refinancing may ultimately be the better bet.
Weighing your options between mortgage refinancing and mortgage forbearance? Here's what you need to know about why refinancing may ultimately be the better bet.
How to know if you’re prepared for early retirement
Retiring early is possible – if you get these four things right.
Retiring early is possible – if you get these four things right.
With student loan refi rates near record lows, here's how to calculate your savings
Calculate how much you can save by refinancing while student loan interest rates remain near historic lows.
Calculate how much you can save by refinancing while student loan interest rates remain near historic lows.
What to know if you defer your personal loan
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
Jumbo loans: Everything you need to know
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
$56 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold at suburban Chicago gas station
An Illinois resident who purchased a lottery ticket at a Crestwood gas station is now $56 million richer after winning the Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night.
An Illinois resident who purchased a lottery ticket at a Crestwood gas station is now $56 million richer after winning the Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Does having student loan debt make it harder to buy a house?
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Janet Yellen: Interest rates may need to rise to ensure ‘economy doesn't overheat’
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
How to protect your credit from fraud
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.
Need to lower your car insurance? Here’s how to do it
You don’t have to take car insurance rate hikes lying down.
You don’t have to take car insurance rate hikes lying down.
Homebuyers looking for a down payment shouldn't dip into these accounts
More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.
More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates end May near historical lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.