Personal Finance

Two different house loans side by sideFHA vs. Conventional Loans for Mortgages
August 25, 2020
How will you finance your home? There are several options. In this post, we break down 2 of them – conventional loans and FHA loans. Read more.
A bank and a credit union on opposite sides of the street. Bank vs. Credit Union - What’s the Difference?
August 18, 2020
Many have the misconception that banks and credit unions are the same, but that is not the case. Read on for more about a credit union vs. bank to learn which is best for you. Read more.
Man climbing a ladder with a loan bag. Getting a Loan After Bankruptcy
August 11, 2020
Bankruptcy can wreck your finances in the short-term. If you need to borrow money soon, here's what you can expect when getting a loan after bankruptcy. Read more.
A few different houses of different sizes.How Much House Can You Afford – Really?
July 30, 2020
Here are some costs of homebuying your mortgage lender won't always tell you, so you can save how much you actually need to buy a home. Read more.
David C. shares about building his credit. Building Credit with Gamer & YouTuber David C.
July 21, 2020
For YouTuber David C., the solution was simple, though not easy. "You can't buy your way to good credit," he says. Learn how he transformed his credit. Read more.
Destney J. built her credit from scratch with Self. Building Credit From Scratch with College Student Destney J.
July 9, 2020
Have trouble gaining access to credit for the first time? You're not alone. Learn how Destney overcame that same problem and worked her way to good credit. Read more.
This is an image of a man and woman and their child.The Best Cities to Save Money in the U.S.
July 8, 2020
Now more than ever, people are assessing their financial situation and making changes to become more resilient. This 2020 report looks at the best cities in the U.S. for saving money. Read more.
Guy carrying a bag of money with a 500 credit score. How to Get Personal Loans with Bad Credit
June 30, 2020
Is a bad credit loan idea? And can you get one if you have a 500 credit score? Here's everything you need to know about personal loans if you have bad credit. Read more.