February 9, 2016
U.S. bankruptcy filings reached 52,522 in January, 11% lower than 59,092 filings in January 2015, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. There were an average of […]
February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently stepped up efforts to encourage banks to offer simple checking and savings accounts, but many institutions said they are already […]
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
One of the biggest frustrations borrowers experience when applying for a new loan comes in the form of a credit inquiry, or credit check, some of […]
February 4, 2016
Consumers, creditors, and the economy as a whole benefit from the existence of the professional debt collection industry, according to the newest white paper from the Association of Credit and […]
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
Warmer weather heated up housing activity at the end of 2015 to help make it the best year for sales of new single-family homes since 2007. […]
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
The booming multifamily mortgage market has risen to new heights, passing the lofty $1 trillion mark. But while that may mean flourishing times for apartment lenders, […]
February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
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A whopping 68% of Americans make at least one major financial mistake, or “credit fumble,” before turning 30, leading to a negative mark on their credit […]
January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016
Between rent, transportation, food, recreation, and, the cherry on top – student loans – recent graduates have tons of expenses. The burden of paying off life’s […]
January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016
Everyone’s heard the stories about people who blow through sudden, large sums of money, such as inheritances, game show prizes or lottery winnings. Financial planner Lynnette “The Money […]