[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4pifDxTVn8]The single best tip to getting the best rate on a mortgage is to check your credit score and credit history. Don’t check it just before applying; check it in advance, up to a year in advance of when you are planning to apply for the mortgage. When it comes to applying for a mortgage, [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LubLlMkG6lE] Credit scores are extremely important. They are, in a way, your financial life-line to borrowing money. But credit scores are actually a whole lot more than that. Your score can determine whether or not you can rent an apartment and can even dictate your insurance rates. Credit scores are extremely easy to find these [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umq-X7clIvk]Credit card use has become a way of life for many Americans. You would think that would make some people experts on how these credit cards work, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Here are some common mistakes credit card users make and how to avoid them: […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw9erwPkBpw]Americans are notorious for their heavy use of credit. This should make us all experts, right? Not so fast. Here is a look at a few basic questions the average credit user might ask, as well as answers from a financial professional: […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySOpyYdB8fo]Using a credit card for purchases is often convenient, but it does bring with it some risks. Fraud is on the rise, and virtually everyone is at risk to some degree. If it hasn’t already happened to you, you probably know someone who has experienced it. So what can you do? Well, there are several [...]