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Whenever you apply for a loan or line of credit in the U.S., the lender almost certainly pulls your credit report. And before they look at anything else on that report, they look at your FICO score. While not the…
Consumer debt in America is a growing problem. Out of all debt categories, credit card debt is one of the most common. In fact, each household with a credit card has nearly $8,400 in debt on average. Furthermore, credit card loans…
Money is a touchy subject, and our attitudes about it and our relationships with it harken back to things we learned as children. As such, far too many soon-to-be-married couples avoid specifically discussing it. Maybe they’re embarrassed by their lack…
Student loan debt can be a huge burden that can take decades to pay off. On the bright side, if you’re looking for a way to pay off your student loans faster, there’s an app for that. In fact, there…
The Chase Freedom Flex℠ Card is one of the most popular no-annual-fee cash-back credit cards on the market. That’s due in part to its distinctive rewards program, which pays up to 5% cash back on select purchases. The centerpiece of…
Whether you’re going for an undergraduate degree or pursuing grad school, skyrocketing tuition costs mean few students can avoid borrowing student loans. To save the most money, it helps to borrow wisely. Knowing how to compare student loan options like…
Do you know your credit score? Maybe the better question to ask is, which credit score do you know? If you have a significant credit history, you probably have a FICO Score. If you’ve applied for a credit card or…
A cash tax refund anticipation loan, also known as a RAL, is a way for a tax filer to get their refund immediately. The tax preparation company prepares the consumer’s tax return, calculates their tax refund, and offers cash to…
Realizing you have a low credit score — or no score at all — can be alarming, especially if you learn this information via a denied loan application. But if you’re a borrower with a less-than-stellar score, there are ways…
In the housing industry, it’s called “negative equity.” In the automotive industry it’s called being “upside down.” In both cases, it means the same thing: You owe more money on an asset than the asset itself is worth. When you’re…
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