Five ways to save at the grocery store and put a little more room in your budget When things start to get a little tight, we all know that our weekly shop is not only a vital expense we can’t go without, but it’s also the hardest thing to save money on when you don’t know how. Cutting down on how much you buy can seem like the best way to go, but you’ll be thrilled to know that saving money … [Read more...]
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What Can You Do With a 650 Credit Score?
A 650 credit score is not bad credit but it is below the important cutoff for prime lending The most common questions I get on the blog are about individual credit scores and none are more frequent than the 650 FICO score. FICO doesn’t release its credit score data but I would put good money on a bet that the 650 credit score is one of the most common among American borrowers. So what can … [Read more...]
Can You Pay the Mortgage with a Credit Card? Should You?
Understand the benefits and dangers of using your credit card to pay the mortgage and other bills It’s easy to get behind, especially during the holidays. If cash in your checking account gets a little low, is it ok to pay your bills with a credit card? Is it the credit card to the rescue or is it a decision you’re going to regret later? Yes, You Can Put Your Mortgage Payment on a Credit … [Read more...]
6 Fast Ways to Increase Your Credit Score in 2018
Six FICO tricks guaranteed to boost your credit score this year for the money you need at rates you can afford 2017 was the year of the consumer. Unfortunately that also means it was the year of more debt and that might have left your credit score in the gutter. Qualifying for the best interest rates when you apply for a loan in 2018, maybe even without a co-signer, will mean you'll need to … [Read more...]
4 Best Ways to Repay Your Mortgage Faster
How to Repay your Mortgage in Half the Time and Save Thousands Buying a home is an part of the American Dream and 90% of home buyers finance their purchase with a 30-year mortgage because it offers the lowest monthly payment. What you might not realize, is that you can make extra payments on your 30-year mortgage and save over $100,000 in interest on your home loan. In many cases, your … [Read more...]
