Learn how to get your credit score, how it is calculated, and what you can do to improve it. Improving your FICO credit score by even just a few points can make a big difference in your ability to get approved for loans and credit cards at favorable interest rates. If your goal is to … Read more
When you’re looking to purchase a vehicle under finance, you may come across the term residual or balloon payment. So what is a residual/balloon payment and when would it make sense to have one in your finance contract?. A residual payment, sometimes called a “balloon payment,” is the last big payment you have to make … Read more
It can be both exciting and stressful to close on a house. You might think the hard part is over once you get the keys and move in. But your relationship with your lender doesn’t always end on the day of the closing. A lot of lenders check in with borrowers after the closing to … Read more
Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but the process can be daunting if you don’t know what to expect. While buying a house is a joyful event, it’s also a huge financial decision that requires care and consideration. Making the wrong moves could cost you big time by resulting in a higher interest … Read more
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Credit card debt is a common problem nationwide. The level of credit card debt consumers face recently reached record highs, according to the U. S. Government Accountability Office, and Americans now owe more than $1 trillion to credit card companies. “Many Americans today are faced with weathering increased costs from higher-than-average inflation over the past … Read more
A $150,000 30-year mortgage with a 6% interest rate comes with about an $899 monthly payment. The exact costs will depend on your loan’s term and other details. 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 … Read more
We frequently receive questions about depreciating and expensing business vehicles. This post provides a brief summary of the general rules for 2021. Business owners looking to purchase vehicles for their business operations often wonder whether they can take bonus depreciation on those vehicles in the year of purchase. The short answer is yes, most vehicles … Read more
For Americans getting close to retirement age, paying off the mortgage after 30 years was a big deal. But these days, it’s not the norm for people to do that. According to research from Fannie Maes Economic and Strategic Research Group, baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1965, are carrying more mortgage debt than … Read more
These cards can be a smart financial move for those who manage their budget and payments carefully but can become a costly affair for consumers who carry revolving balances or who frequently incur additional fees. Lifetime-free credit cards are highly promoted as a cheap source of credit with neither annual nor joining fees. Although they … Read more