See How Credit Missteps Lower Your Credit Score
The company behind the popular FICO scoring model has published a "What If?" series for common, specific credit missteps.
Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates
Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good equity and strong credit, and, without all three, the best rates of the day remain out of reach. Do something about your credit score.
Household Finances : Which Bills Should I Pay First?
Morning television can be "light", but as far as personal finance interviews go, this Suze Orman segment from The Today Show is loaded with practical financial planning advice.
Your Mortgage Approval Isn’t Final Until It’s Funded
A mortgage approval is never final until it's funded. A host of things can "go wrong" while your home loan is underway. Some are in your control, many more are not. And just being aware of some potential pitfalls could help save your loan down the road, and your peace of mind today.
The Average Household Will Get $2,800 In Tax Refunds. Will You?
If you're among the Americans expecting a tax refund this year, this 4-minute piece from NBC's The Today Show may be helpful. It's a talk about how to receive a refund and what to do with it.
Avoid Sabotaging Your Mortgage Application
With mortgage rates are hovering near all-time lows, lots of [...]
Unemployment May Raise Housing Affordability!
On the first Friday of every month, the Bureau of [...]
Borrowing Against Your 401(k)
As household budgets get pinched and credit markets tighten, a growing [...]