We’ve been so focused on the mortgage part of the current credit and economic crisis, that we have been neglecting a very large segment of debt lately: credit cards.
Right now, there are reports that the credit card default rate is set to spike. This is because as individuals find it harder to make ends meet […]
I’ve had a lot of experience with loans. A lot. And I’ve had just about every type of loan you can think of. Which is why I have a deeply personal and abiding dislike of debt, despite the fact that the social stigma associated with debt has largely disappeared.
So, with inspiration from Ginger at Girls […]
One of the growing trends in personal finances right now is making your credit card payments before making your mortgage payment. This is a worrying trend, since it is important to make sure that your mortgage is paid. And, while credit card companies often loudly demand payment, the bottom line is that there are protections […]
The last personal finance tip was about buying a home. And when you do buy that home, the best thing to do is to:
Get a traditional mortgage.
The subprime mortgage crash has taught many of us valuable lessons. One of those should be that “creative” products like ARMs and interest only home loans should be avoided […]
Your most valuable asset is probably your home. But can you afford it?
Buy a home you can afford.
Just because you can get approved for a big loan, doesn’t mean that it is a good idea. Stick with a home you can afford. Do you really need a McMansion?
This post is part of the b5media Business […]
This is another one of those AmeriQuest Mortgage videos that I like so much. It’s part of the “Don’t judge too quickly” campaign. Good stuff. Have a great weekend!
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Written by Miranda Marquit [email] for b5media.
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