WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer borrowing advanced at a solid pace in August, as Americans took out more auto and student loans, according to a recent article in Daily Finance. The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that consumer borrowing rose by...
According to a recent article by Daily Finance, financial rules of thumb have their place. They can help remove the complexity from financial decisions we have to make. Relying on them blindly, however, can be a costly mistake. In fact,...
It’s no surprise that more and more students leave college with a mound of debt. Though there are a few players currently in the game of helping relieve some of that debt, a new player may soon join up:...
According to U.S. News, new apps and web-based services have hit the market, aiming to help busy families stay on top of their finances and lives. With these tools you can calculate how much to save for emergencies and...
A recent article in dailyfinance.com brings to light the need to read the fine print before signing up for that new credit card. It goes on to say… Sure, reading that document is about as exciting as watching paint dry,...
With only a few exceptions, student debt holders should at least explore a refinancing scenario. According to a recent article by U.S. News & World Report,: There has been a growing concern around student loan debt for quite some...
You might be surprised at just how much progress you can make in improving your credit in half a year. A recent article on DailyFinance.com outlines a very practical 6 to 12 month plan to increase your credit score. You...
Try these six strategies to avoid graduating with the average $35,000 of debt. A recent article on money.usnews.com gives insight into ways to get an education without the massive piles of debt. Is it possible in today’s world to graduate and avoid being...
U.S. housing is finally lifting itself off the mat. According to an article written by CNN Money… The latest evidence came from Home Depot. The world’s largest home improvement retailer on Tuesday revealed it experienced a record number of...
U.S. consumer borrowing hit another record in June, good news for the American economy. According to an article written by Daily Finance, consumer borrowing is up… Americans piled on another $20.7 billion in debt in June, bringing total consumer...