Category: Credit

A low credit score can hold you back from accomplishing your goals. Luckily, you may be able to raise your score by 100 points or more by following these seven tips. The best part is these changes can make a...

Your favorite stores offer credit cards, national companies offer enticing perks and credit cards can be used just about anywhere. So, how many should you really have? While there’s no magic number, here are a few things to consider before...

For those who are looking to get their first credit card, it’s hard to narrow down all the many, many choices available out there. Here are a few options: Capital One Secured card Discover It Secured card Citi Secured card...

For recent grads that took out student loans, you can refinance your loans to help you with repayment and will help you reduce the debt that you have. Here is some advice you can follow. Compare all different lenders and...

If you could reduce your student loan payments, you probably would, wouldn’t you? If you took out any Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, or Federal Perkins Loans then you might actually have the ability to consolidate these loans. Image via Kiplinger.

When you struggle with bad credit, you may find it hard to get approved for just about anything. The good news is, if you want a credit card, there are some companies out there that will still approve you. Most are secured,...

Those with little to no credit history or between 500 and 600 on their FICO score may see an increase in loan opportunities. UltraFICO, a new type of credit score system, will help consumers establish a credit score based on...

Planning on popping the question? Well there are certain ways that your credit score might play a factor in that decision. Spray out payments if it’s not possible to make the purchase in one fell swoop. Use the credit card...

Those in the military get housing benefits, but four more states just got military-friendly loans: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The Georgia Dream program provides assistance to first-time buyers, those that haven’t owned a house in three or more...

Alaskan utility customers may soon find a pleasant surprise in the form of loans. For energy efficient upgrades and adding renewable energy systems, they will be paid back through their monthly bills. Known as “on-bill financing,” this is already done...