When buying a home, you have a lot on your mind. Which property is best for you? Is now the right time to make a purchase? How much can you afford to spend? While these… Three Simple Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lender
From the month of September 2013 to October 2013, foreclosure filings in the United States increased by two percent. This is more common in some states than others, with Florida holding steady at the top… Three of the Best Ways to Stop Foreclosure
The idea that one born poor can work hard and improve their economic position is one that’s been around for decades and is still prevalent. In a Pew Charitable Trusts, poll 40% of Americans said… Pew Study Shows "Rags-to-Riches" Is Unlikely
Are you bogged down with student loan debt? Are your finances in disarray? If you answered yes to both these questions, you may have something on your mind: bankruptcy. While many people believe discharging student… What Happens to Student Loan Debt after Filing Bankruptcy?
Parents and children, siblings, and couples all may, at some point, choose to share a checking. Having an account with someone can be tricky and requires an extra amount of communication to be sure that… The Trouble With Sharing Accounts
Some times are tougher than others. There may be times in your life that your finances are hard to manage. For example, if you’ve recently lost your job or suffered a pay cut, you may… Tough Decisions: Which Bills to Pay
Mortgage and an auto loan are two of the biggest loans you’ll probably ever borrow. Some lenders require that you put forward a certain percentage of the home or auto cost because lending you 100… Four Reasons to Save Up a Down Payment
Last year, almost than 4 million South Carolina taxpayers had their social security numbers compromised when the state’s Department of Revenue suffered a data breach. In addition, close to 400,000 credit and debit card numbers… Another Year of Free Credit Monitoring for South Carolina Taxpayers
If a friend or family members comes to you with a request for financial help, you may struggle with the decision. Depending on your personality and your beliefs about money, you may jump at the… Should You Bail Out a Friend or Family Member?
Windfalls can be both a blessing and curse. When a sudden and unexpected chunk of cash blows our way most of us will squander it all in a New York minute. So say the statistics.… NDYL, Part 4: Don’t Let a Windfall Knock You off the Wagon