Why co-signing a loan may not be the best choice you can make
Loved ones tend to support one another, especially when times get tough. Although there is no one correct way to […]
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When a student loan co-signer dies
Many young adults opt to attend college within the first few years following their graduation from high school. At such
Four Easy Ways To Improve Your Credit…
I found an article today that describes four lazy ways to improve your credit. The ideas are pretty good. The
Have you inherited a home affected by a reverse mortgage?
A number of individuals in the financial industry convinced a staggering number of elderly homeowners to enter into reverse mortgages
Watchdog comes down hard on U.S. due to mortgage fraud response
When the subprime mortgage crisis exploded in 2007 and helped to spark the nation’s most recent recession, lawmakers, experts and
CFPB tries to secure free credit scores for consumers
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) serves as a consumer-friendly watchdog with its eyes on the financial industry. According
Thinking about business-related debt loads
The entrepreneurial spirit has long been praised throughout American history. Ours is a society which prides itself on invention, innovation
Sharp uptick in consumer debt is more frightening than fun
Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released data about the amount of debt that Americans are
Debt Collectors Calling? Why You Should Always Answer Your Phone.
The natural response to a phone call from a debt collector is to ignore it. After all, that’s what voice
Homeowners in trouble are filing more and more lender complaints
The nation’s largest banks have been under fire for several years now due to shady, unethical and even illegal lending