Received a 1099-C form? Find out when canceled debt is considered taxable income, the exceptions that apply, and how to accurately report it to the IRS. Learn the implications of debt forgiveness on your overall tax situation. When your debt is too big to pay, you might be able to get your lender to forgive … Read more
Often, if using your credit card means incurring a fee, its better to pay another way. Why spend more than you need to? But in some cases, the fee might be outweighed by rewards. That was the case for Keith Rosso, 29, and his wife Liz, who recently bought a Tesla Model 3 with a … Read more
Getting calls from debt collectors can be stressful and scary. Your first instinct might be to ignore the calls and hope the problem goes away. But is avoiding debt collectors really the best approach? In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of answering debt collector calls so you can make an informed … Read more
Your credit utilization rate is an influential factor in your credit scores. This ratio indicates how much of the available credit on your credit cards youre using at a given time. While some financial experts recommend keeping your utilization rate at 30% or below, there is no magic threshold. In reality, you can never have … Read more
You may not even be aware that you’re in a trap if you have a lot of credit card debt. It’s easy to make the same mistakes over and over when using credit cards. This can lead to developing bad spending habits that are hard to break. You could get into so much debt that … Read more
We receive a lot of FHA-related questions by email that start with the words “how long. “Hi, how long does it take to get an FHA loan? How long does it take to close?” So I thought it might be helpful to compile a few of those FAQs onto one page. Briefly: There are many … Read more
Borrowers seeking a mortgage to purchase or refinance a home must be approved by a mortgage lender to get their loan. For banks to verify the borrower’s financial information, they may need a proof or proof of deposit (POD) form to be filled out and sent to the borrower’s bank. As proof of deposit, the … Read more
There are many refinancing options available for retirees, including programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Editorial disclosure: Our goal is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we receive compensation from our partner lenders, whom we will always identify, all opinions are our own. Credible Operations, Inc. … Read more
When applying for a mortgage, banks will scrutinize your financial history to determine if you are eligible and can afford the loan. But how far back do they look? Here’s what you need to know about the mortgage approval process. Checking Your Credit Report One of the first things lenders do is pull your credit … Read more
Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 dependent deduction, including how to claim dependents and how it will affect your other deductions and credits. This will help you do your family’s taxes better. As a family with children, you may have access to more tax deductions and credits than taxpayers without children. If … Read more
