Credit and Lending
What Is a Credit Card Balance Transfer, and Is It Right for Me?
If you have outstanding debt on a credit card, you may be wondering if you can save more with a new credit card, or by transferring your balance to another card. Much like refinancing an […]
The Benefits of Refinancing Your Student Loans Through Your Credit Union
This is a partner post from CU Student Choice. Why Refi With a Credit Union? You’ve decided to refinance one or more of your student loans – now how do you find the right lender? […]
Five Steps to Student Loan Refinance
This is a Partner Post from Student Choice. The idea of making fewer payments and possibly saving money on student loan repayment is appealing, but student loan refinance may seem complicated. Where should you begin? […]
The Benefits of a Traditional Credit Card vs. A Retail Card
You just finished picking out a new outfit at your favorite store. You walk up to the register and pile two sweaters and a skirt on the counter and wait for the pleasant woman behind […]
Buying a Used vs. New Car: What to Know
Windows down. Sunroof open. Music on. The freedom of getting from point A to point B is having the ability to operate your own vehicle. In a consumer’s world, there are an endless number of […]
Navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Student loans and paying for the college experience in America continues to be a hot topic as we enter the second-half of 2021, and it’s easy to see why: Americans collectively carry $1.7 trillion in […]
What to Know Before You Buy a Car
Whether you’re buying a new or used car, the process can be overwhelming. To save yourself both time and money – not to mention a few headaches – follow these tips to be prepared to […]
When Should I Refinance My Student Loans?
Americans are more burdened by student debt today than they have ever been. According to Lending Tree, 69% of college students in the Class of 2019 took out loans, and they graduated with an average […]
3 Tips for Navigating Home Buying in the 2021 Seller’s Market
If you are in the market for buying a home right now, you might be feeling a little discouraged. Limited inventory, meaning the number of available properties for sale, gives sellers a clear upper hand. Many members […]
Piggyback Loan: When Two Mortgages Might Be Better Than One
If you have been looking into real estate lending options, chances are you may have stumbled upon an option called a piggyback loan. According to Zillow, the typical home price in the U.S. is around […]