How Does a New Mortgage Affect Your Credit Score?
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will make, but how does a mortgage affect your credit score? The answer is more complex than you may think.
How to Get and Read Your Free Credit Report
Your credit report is a record of your history of managing and repaying your debts. Here's how to get a free credit report and review it.
Can You Live Without a Credit Card?
Have you ever wondered about living without a credit card? Learn more about why it can be helpful to keep a credit card.
5 Tips for Reducing Stress When Buying Your First Home
If you're thinking about looking for a new home, consider these five tips to help reduce house hunting stress.
To DIY or Not to DIY
Expensive project coming up? It’s easy to wonder if you could save money by doing it yourself. We’re laying out the pros and cons of DIY projects.
The Importance of a Good Debt to Income (DTI) Ratio
What is a debt-to-income ratio, and how is yours impacting your financial goals? Click here to learn more.
What Is a Prepayment Penalty? What’s the Catch?
Are you being penalized for paying off your loans early? Click here to learn more about prepayment penalties and what they could mean for you.