Need a better understanding of bad credit and how to fix it? Our finance experts have put together a series of step-by-step guides on a variety of bad credit related subjects.
Featured
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To some folks, insurance is like a porcupine at the picnic — an unwelcome guest. But mortgage lenders... read more »
Credit Cards
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Credit cards and some prepaid and debit cards offer a benefit known as purchase protection to help cardholders replace, repair, or receive reimbursement for items that have been stolen... read more »
Credit Reports
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Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all: An underwriter isn’t someone who edits novels. In the financial sense, an underwriter is a professional who helps assess a borrower’s... read more »
Lessons
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Now, I assume we’ve all practiced a bit of forbearance, like holding your tongue when your cousin Earl questions your chili recipe. But forbearance can also involve receiving grace from... read more »
Loans
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When something in the financial services industry sounds too good to be true, I don’t mind saying that there’s usually a catch. For example, some loans offer monthly payments and... read more »
Holidays
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The holiday season sends many Americans into a buying frenzy, often leading to unnecessary purchases and excessive spending. According to one study, the average American consumer... read more »
Interest
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I’ve heard people say that change is one thing you can count on. Anyone who’s taken more than a few trips around the sun can attest to the ever-changing nature of life on planet Earth.... read more »
Lessons
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Let’s be real — debt isn’t exactly the kind of thing you want to shout about from the rooftops. But secured debt can be a great tool for accessing credit, especially when you’re looking... read more »
Mortgages
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I’ve owned my fair share of mortgages over the years, and if memory serves, that first one was adjustable. Now, interest rates were sky-high back then, and that ARM looked mighty... read more »
Banks
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Overdraft protection can save your bacon when you get a bit too free with your debit card, but sometimes the cost is steeper than a jackrabbit’s jump. It ensures your transaction goes... read more »
Lessons
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When I first learned about money — dollars and coins, at least — I was intrigued that I could exchange something so inconsequential for toys. But sometimes, I’d see adults purchase... read more »
