Personal Finance Blog

Does Getting A Mortgage Preapproval Hurt Your Credit Score - HeaderDoes Getting A Mortgage Preapproval Hurt Your Credit Score?
October 20, 2022
If you're looking to apply for a mortgage, receiving a preapproval letter may trigger a hard inquiry on your credit report. We'll explain how it can affect you. Read more.
How Many Car Payments Can You Miss Before Repossession - HeaderHow Many Car Payments Can You Miss Before Repossession?
October 20, 2022
To understand lender policies and repossession laws, this article discusses the details about repossession and what you can do if you miss a car loan payment. Read more.
Secured Loans vs. Unsecured Loans Header - 01Secured Loans vs. Unsecured Loans: Key Differences & Benefits
October 17, 2022
Secured and unsecured loans provide different benefits to consumers, but have their drawbacks—here are the key differences between the two loan types. Read more.
What Is Liquid Net Worth Header - 01What Is Liquid Net Worth? How to Calculate Yours
October 17, 2022
Liquid net worth is the amount of money you have in cash after subtracting your liabilities from your liquid assets. Read on to see how it works. Read more.
00 US states and cities with the most self-employed workersU.S. States and Cities With the Most Self-Employed Workers
October 13, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic steered many workers to seek new opportunities, causing self-employment and entrepreneurship to expand and new business applications to reach record levels. Read more.
What Is a Credit Reference and When Do You Need One Header - 01What Is a Credit Reference and When Do You Need One?
October 12, 2022
A credit reference is a document that a lender requests from an individual who is applying for a form of credit to evaluate that individual’s credit worthiness. Read more.
220930 DoesAddingCreditCardImproveCreditScore@72Does Adding a Credit Card Improve Your Credit Score?
October 12, 2022
In this post, we discuss how opening a new credit card can affect your credit score with examples of scenarios of what could happen if you do. Read more.
Does Paying Bills Build Credit?Does Paying Bills Build Credit?
October 12, 2022
In this post, we discuss which bills could help you establish credit and why other financial obligations might not have the same credit-building potential. Read more.