Education is key when considering home ownership
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Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions and commitments one will ever
make, yet many people are not nearly as familiar with the ins and outs of
the mortgage process as they are with their favorite TV show or sports
team. Taking time to educate yourself will go a long way in easing the
stress of buying a home and preparing you for the responsibilities of home
ownership.
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Small businesses get credit boost from new fund
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Despite signs of economic recovery, many small business owners continue to
struggle to borrow money to sustain or grow their companies. This can have
a big impact on local communities, which rely on small businesses to create
much-needed jobs and provide critical services.
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Spring cleaning for your credit
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While there is no quick fix for bad credit scores, there are
straightforward steps we can all take to help clean up and improve our
financial well-being.
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The 'keys' to homeownership
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Buying your first home can be scary, but as with anything else in life, the
right preparation should bring you good results - a home you want and one
you can afford.
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The costs of walking away from an upside-down mortgage
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Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem
like a bad investment. But the alternative - choosing to default on
your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments - will take a
significant toll on your credit rating.
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To pursue plans and dreams, new grads need financial tools
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Recent graduates should be proud of their accomplishment, but there is
still a lot to learn - like how to get the most from their money, how to
establish credit and how to ensure convenient, safe access to their savings
and checking accounts.
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