Personal finance articles related to managing debt including debt elimination, proper use of credit cards, mortgages, and other debt related matters.
Most graduates walk away from college with a mix of federal and private student loans. When you have more than one, it’s likely you have multiple loan servicers with different due dates and minimum payments to consider for each one. To make your student debt…
In today’s world, taking on debt seems to be a matter of course. It’s how you’re expected, even encouraged, to pay for college, a new car, and a house. Even if you’re averse to getting into debt, the high costs of those things can make…
An internet search of the term “cosigning a loan” quickly reveals it’s a terrible idea. And there are valid reasons for much of the negativity. Helping a family member or a friend by cosigning a loan is incredibly helpful for them, but significant problems arise…
While you’re working hard to find great deals and optimize your holiday shopping, criminals are working hard to steal and use your credit card information. If you haven’t experienced an unauthorized charge on a credit card yet, you probably know someone who’s been a victim…
If you contribute to a 401(k) plan through your employer, it could be one of your most substantial assets besides your home. And if money is tight and your savings account balance is running low, you might wonder how you can tap the funds in…
You had an emergency appendectomy. You’re recuperating from a terrible case of the flu. Your child was stung by a bee causing a severe allergic reaction. Your spouse was hit by a car while cycling. There are many reasons why you or a family member…
480. 550. 640. 720. You know your number. Maybe you even use a credit score manager to keep an eye on your credit score. Now you are thinking about trying to improve it. After all, a good credit score opens up a world of opportunities…
Are you in the middle of paying down debt? Great job! Starting is the hardest part. Once you’ve decided to pay off your debt, it may feel like you want to put every spare penny toward your goal. But paying down debt can take a…
When reading about borrowing money, you may have heard the terms secured and unsecured debt come up. Not entirely clear on what they mean? You’re not alone. Secured Debt Secured debt refers to debt guaranteed or secured by an asset. Great, but what does that…
Women Who Money is all about helping readers of all levels understand and manage their personal finances. Key to this concept is understanding how and where you spend, in order to track, monitor, manage, and improve your finances. Research shows that nearly half of Americans…
Teaching kids the value of a dollar is one thing. Teaching them the value of tens of thousands of dollars is something else entirely. Yet, by the time children reach their teenage years, they will very likely be facing four, five, and even six-figure financial…
Nearly everyone gets credit card offers in the mail. And if you have a high enough credit score, 0% credit card balance transfer offers show up on occasion. Sometimes credit card companies even mail you “convenience” checks you can cash and use to pay off…
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After you pay your mortgage or rent, buy groceries, and send in the car payment, there may not be enough money left for the month. It’s easy to use a credit card to fill in the shortage. But before you know it, you’ve run up…