Special report November 11, 2021 7:00 p.m. Debt. Nobody likes it, but we all have a certain amount of debt on our household ledger. 2020 has been a strange year in terms of household finances – on the one hand, many Americans suddenly found themselves without a job; on the other hand, spending on many […]
Q. We want to refinance $ 14,000 in credit card debt. How can we do that? – drown there A. Congratulations on your journey to being free from credit card debt. How you consolidate your debt will depend on your overall debt amount, your credit rating, and other factors, such as your payment history. Consolidating […]
Anear the announcement of the news PayPal funds (NASDAQ: PYPL) no longer pursues the acquisition of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS), the latter’s shares plunged. However, not all investors are necessarily upset with the outcome. In this fool live Video clip, recorded on October 21, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel explains to colleague Jason Hall why he wants […]
Even though the The Federal Reserve did not raise its key rate on Wednesday, the days of low rates are clearly numbered. Reports of higher than expected inflation allowed the central bank to unwind last year’s bond purchases. While the Fed has said interest rates will stay close to zero for now, lowering bond purchases […]
Shoppers fill a target store on a Black Friday in Chicago. John Gress | Corbis History | Getty Images “Buy now, pay later” has become a popular payment tool among young consumers, replacing traditional bank credit cards. And this year, the biggest brands are adapting to the trendy payment method for the holiday season. But […]
The resurgence of other home equity mining companies in recent years has sparked interest in the reverse mortgage industry because of the company’s potential to compete with the business of seniors. Whether these are arrangements like sale-leasebacks or equity-sharing investments, these products could serve as an alternative to a debt-based option for those looking to […]
Having a good credit score is important because it can open the door to affordable borrowing opportunities. Suppose you need money in a pinch and want to apply for a personal loan. The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to not only get approved for this loan, but also get it at […]
The chilly autumn winds are reminding me that it’s time to dig through my bag of personal finance tips and treats to help you avoid creepy money problems. Things Fraud, pandemic style. Costume parties aren’t the only places where alternative identities lurk. Scammers disguised as you can steal your identity and open new accounts in […]
* This article first appeared in our digital magazine Property360 Economic conditions may be tough, but the real estate market is still active, thanks to low interest rates. With lower house prices and interest rates, potential homeowners could pay off their 20-year bond and save money on interest, says Sbusiso Kumalo, marketing director of African […]
Idealhouseshare, the property management company, seeks to make life easier for tenants in Manchester with new property management platform The app has been designed in collaboration with tenants (of) across the company’s properties to ensure that it is useful and effective in helping tenants secure a rental agreement and manage their property. The platform will […]