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Financial Literacy 2007
Archives
Overview 2007
Archive of personal finance articles
As part of its Financial Literacy series, Bankrate's articles explore retirement, mortgages, credit cards and more.
2007 Archives

Overview of Financial Literacy

4/23/2007 - Retirement: The big disconnect
As a nation we are optimistic about retiring in comfort, yet many people have not even started saving.

4/23/2007 - Hit your retirement sweet spot
Follow these 10 tips for creating and nurturing your savings.

4/23/2007 - 5 steps for figuring out your 'big number'
Setting a savings target works. Research shows that people who do that attain happier, more profitable retirements.

3/19/2007 - Why buy a home?
For most of us, the path for creating personal wealth begins at home.

3/19/2007 - Match a mortgage to your lifestyle
Mortgage lenders offer a variety of home loan options. Find the mortgage that fits your circumstance.

3/19/2007 - Credit scores and mortgage rates
The higher a credit score, the better the mortgage deal.

3/19/2007 - 3 steps to the best home loan
Happy home buyers do their homework before shopping. Follow these three steps to find the home and mortgage right for you.

2/20/2007 - Who's in charge?
The average American carries $5,000 in credit card debt. That's a lot of interest going up in smoke.

2/20/2007 - 4 reasons to kick the credit card habit
Smart money people know how to use credit cards to their advantage.

2/20/2007 - 4 types of credit cards offered
Find the best card for your lifestyle from low-interest to secured to reward to student.

2/20/2007 - Match a card to your lifestyle
Pick the type of credit card that offers more advantages to your particular age and lifestyle.

1/31/2007 - Would a budget improve your life?
Create a plan for building financial stability and growth.


 
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