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Good credit history plays a critical role in your ability to secure a loan, qualify for a lower interest rate, and even obtain decent rates on car insurance. But the United States has a complicated legacy of discriminatory policies that have systematically denied communities of color equal access to affordable financial services and wealth-building opportunities. This lack of access affects people’s ability to build a strong credit history.
These days, cars are just expensive, a continuing ripple effect from the pandemic’s global microchip shortage that limited the supply of new cars. The shortage puts pressure on the used car market, driving up prices for both. If you’re in the market for a new or used car, here are six things to help you figure out how much car you can afford in this tricky auto era.
Making financial mistakes when you’re just starting out in a new career is common, and many people realize later they could have saved better and more often. Serving in the military includes some unique financial challenges but it also provides financial resources to help.
If you're saddled with debt, bankruptcy may be the way to go, but it can be a long, costly process. Check out these alternatives to see if there's a better way out of debt.
If you’re new to the U.S., a major hurdle you’re probably facing is establishing credit. That's because you aren’t able to take your credit history with you when you move to another country. Here's how you can fix that by accessing a global credit profile that recognizes all the hard work you've already done.
When it comes to debt consolidation, there are a few different options — unsecured loans, balance transfers and mortgage refinances — but nonprofit debt consolidation works a little differently. Instead of creating a new loan, you’ll work with the nonprofit to create a debt management plan (DMP).
There are some pervading misconceptions about credit scores that just won’t die. We’re here to turn that around. Here are some of the most common myths about credit scores, debunked:
Carrying debt into retirement can put a strain on your limited income, while also making it more difficult to ever repay those debts. Here are a few ways to better manage debt when you’re retired:
When you take out a loan, you agree to repay the money under the terms of the contract. But imagine you get a notice or see on the news that your lender or loan servicer goes bankrupt. What then?
Consolidating your debts can be a helpful way to simplify debt repayment and save money, but many consolidation options may not be available if you have poor credit. You're not out of luck, however - there are still ways to save money and repay debt through consolidation, even if you have less than stellar credit.
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