Stories of credit card companies raising interest rates on just about everybody---even customers with perfect credit, no debt, and no late payments---continue to roll in. That's because the CARD Act takes effect this winter and will restrict … [Read more...]
Six Things to Know About Your Student Loans
November 9, 2009 by
At some point during my freshman year of college, I vaguely remember attending a mandatory 45-minute meeting in the financial aid office and signing some paperwork that had to do with my student loans. And I remember receiving notices about nine … [Read more...]
Student Loan Consolidation
November 9, 2009 by
It’s common to graduate with four, eight, or even a dozen student loans from a handful of lenders. Even if most of them are from the same two or three service companies, each loan may have a different interest rate and due date. Talk about … [Read more...]
$6,500 Home Buyer Tax Credit
November 5, 2009 by
Good news for prospective home-buyers: It looks like Congress will extend the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit that was slated to end this month and add a $6,500 tax credit for those that have already owned a home. The Senate voted 98-0 … [Read more...]
Five “Forgotten” Financial Habits to Develop In Your Twenties
November 3, 2009 by
"I'm 25 and only make $30k a year. I've got student loans. I'm broke! Why should I care about investing?" I hear this all the time. When it comes to money, many of my peers (at least the ones not completely afraid of their finances) are concerned … [Read more...]
