You probably know that paying your bills on time is crucial for your credit score. But there are other factors that play into your score, as well. One factor that you might not know about: how much of your available credit you use. You probably know it’s bad to max out a card, but even … Continued
The first student loan bills are arriving for the Class of 2019. If the grads are able to stick to the standard plan, they’ll make payments every month for the next 10 years and be done with it. But not all borrowers will knock out their loans so quickly. Among federal loan borrowers who began … Continued
As you scan the crowded pages of Google search results for a low-cost loan, it can be difficult to decipher reputable lenders from predatory ones. These lenders, who use abusive or unfair practices, offer loans with high rates and excessively long or short repayment terms that make the lender money but leave the borrower with … Continued