Credit & Loans

  1. Retirement Savings Tips For 35- To 44-Year-Olds

    Learn how the "sandwich generation" can save for retirement while taking care of their kids and parents.
  2. Reasons You Should Use Your Credit Card For Purchases

    Paying for everything with your credit card will earn you rewards and protect you against fraud, among other benefits.
  3. Can You Trust Credit Card Offers?

    With the number of credit cards in circulation exceeding the nation's population, card issuers have developed various ways of sweetening the deal.
  4. Common Liabilities That Hurt Your Net Worth

    Every penny that you keep out of the liability side of the net worth equation essentially ends up on the asset side.
  5. 5 Worst Money Mistakes You Can Make In College

    Watch out for these costly mistakes while in school.
  6. Peer-To-Peer Lending - Determining The Future Of Banking Across The World

    The peer-to-peer lending industry continues to flourish. What does this mean for the future of loans from banks?
  7. Why Low-Income Citizens Should Avoid Payday Loans

    This article looks at short-term borrowing and why low-income citizens should avoid it.
  8. 5 Reasons To Avoid Payday Loans

    Although payday loans may seem like an attractive option in a pinch, they may also leave you worse off in the long run.
  9. The Dangers Of A Reverse Mortgage

    In many circumstances, a reverse mortgage can be a risk to your financial security. Here are six dangers you should consider before signing on the bottom line.
  10. Automatic Cancellation Of PMI When You're Underwater On Your Mortgage

    You might be suprised to learn that after reaching certain criteria, your PMI will be automatically cancelled.
  11. Test Your Money Personality

    Find out which of the five profiles fits your style, and how this will affect your future.
  12. What Homeowners Need To Know About Zombie Titles

    Understanding how the foreclosure process normally works - and how it dysfunctions in today’s market - will help you avoid becoming a victim.
  13. What's More Important: Getting Out Of Debt Or Investing?

    To repay debt or invest, that is the question. These two important financial goals battle head-to-head to determine which is really more important.
  14. How To Live Without A Credit Card

    Debit cards are more widely accepted and provide better fraud protection than in the past.
  15. How To Invest When You're Deep In Debt

    Debt is one of the biggest obstacles that prevents people from investing - but it shouldn't be.
  16. Home Loans For Disaster Recovery

    There are numerous government programs available for people who need financial help recovering from a household disaster.
  17. Why New Credit Card Regulations Can Make Or Break A Small Business

    Small business owners need to know what’s going on in the credit card world if they want to maximize profits and ultimately avoid going belly up.
  18. How To Pay Off Christmas Debt

    Here are some common sense tips for getting over the financial holiday hangover.
  19. What is the difference between a credit report and a credit score?

  20. Who is eligible for student loan forgiveness?

  21. Don't Judge Your Partner Based On Credit Score

    Credit scores indicate past behavior but don't necessarily reflect present or future behavior, so don't judge you partner solely on credit.
  22. What New Student Loan Repayment Options Mean

    American college graduates are facing an increasing amount of student loan debt. There are new rules for repaying that debt. Here's what you need to know.
  23. A Pre-Retirement Checkup

    Are you on track to post-work bliss? We'll tell you how to find out.
  24. Net Worth Throughout Your Life

    Here are some estimates of what your net worth should be at certain stages of your life, depending on how much you earn for income.
  25. How Credit Cards Will Change In 2013

    From new technology to improved safety features, here are some updates you can expect to see in 2013.
  26. Students: Don't Be Afraid Of Your Net Worth

    Even if you are a student and aren't earning income, you still need to be aware of your net worth.
  27. How To Improve Net Worth By Decreasing Liabilities

    Here's an analysis of how to adjust liabilities and assets to improve net worth.
  28. 8 Tips To Help You Control Holiday Spending

    These tips will have you singing "Joy to the World" well into the New Year.
  29. 3 Banking Moves You Should Make Before Traveling

    Putting your finances in order should be one of your top priorities before traveling out of the country.
  30. Profit From Mortgage Debt With MBS

    Mortgage-backed securities can offer monthly income, a fixed interest rate and even government backing.
  31. How To Reduce Holiday Debt

    Holiday expenses can drown you in debt. Find out how to avoid this festive spending hangover.
  32. Why Credit Card Debt Levels Are Rising

    From increased spending to interest rates, here are some reasons American's credit card debt levels are still rising.
  33. What is a reasonable amount of debt?

  34. Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using A Mortgage Broker

    Mortgage brokers may be able to find you the loan of your dreams, but you should consider the potential downsides before hiring one.
  35. Small Business Financing: Debt Or Equity?

    There are two sources of financing for small businesses: debt and equity financing. This article explains both.
  36. Bankruptcy

    Learn what happens when an individual or an organization files for bankruptcy.
  37. How To Create A Financial Bucket List

    This article discusses things you may want to include on your financial bucket list.
  38. How Lender Overlays Prevent Mortgages

    Loan applications are increasingly being rejected because of lender overlays.
  39. Does paying my utility bills on time improve my credit score?

  40. Unexpected Things That Lower Your Credit Score

    Learn how to avoid these lesser-known mistakes that could harm your credit score.
  41. Retirement Savings Tips For Young People

    Learn how to avoid the bad habits that keep the average young adult from saving.
  42. Boomers Staying In Debt To Retire In Comfort

    There's a growing trend of retiring baby boomers staying in debt in order to maintain their current lifestyles.
  43. 5 Reasons Not To File For Bankruptcy In Your 20s

    Filing for bankruptcy in your 20s is a bad idea. You could miss out on job opportunities and even lose your home.
  44. Is Loan Protection Insurance Right For You?

    This coverage can keep you from defaulting on your loans when you're in financial trouble.
  45. Protect Your Personal Assets

    A family limited partnership (FLP) can go a long way toward securing your family's property.
  46. RFID Credit Cards: Is Your Identity Safe?

    Smart cards may offer new ways for thieves to steal your identity.
  47. Residual Income

    Discover why this simple calculation can determine whether or not you are eligibe for a loan.
  48. What credit cards offer the lowest interest rates?

  49. To Invest Or To Reduce Debt, That's The Question

    Find out how you can make use of that excess cash and improve your financial situation.
  50. Things You Didn't Know About Background Checks

    Employers may look into more than you might think before deciding whether or not to hire you.
Save Money
  1. Restaurant Segments Going Under

    Diners are as American as apple pie, yet their popularity is waning with today's consumers.
  2. Barclays To Cut 3,700 Jobs

    Find out why Barclays is cutting about 3% of its workforce and what this means for the company.
  3. Are Headhunters Worth It?

    Some recruiters and recruiting firms use more methods to source suitable candidates than others do.
  4. Is Relying On Home Equity For Retirement A Good Idea?

    Of Americans aged 50 to 70, 47% have reported that they are relying on home equity to fund their retirements.
  5. Should Married Taxpayers File Together?

    The earned income credit is one tax incentive married couples filing a joint tax return can take advantage of. Is it a good idea?
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