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Hiring an appraiser to value an estate
Before you dump Grandma’s old desk in a garage sale, find out what it’s worth.
5 min read May 02, 2014 -
Building credit after a car repossession
A negative event on your credit report doesn’t define you. Here’s one story and how to rebuild.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
Loan co-signer worried about credit rating
If you co-signed a loan, here’s how to check whether your credit has been damaged.
2 min read Jan 31, 2014 -
5 ways to stay safe when selling online
Whether meeting in person or simply shipping, keep yourself and your money safe.
5 min read Jan 16, 2014 -
10 cities with the highest utility bills
The heat is on! You’d be sweating it out if you had to pay utility bills in these cities.
Jan 14, 2014 -
Don’t hurt co-signer’s credit by filing bankruptcy on car loan
Someone was nice enough to co-sign on your car loan. Don’t burn them by filing bankruptcy.
3 min read Nov 12, 2013 -
4 personal stories of the Great Recession
The U.S. economy has improved, but the ghost of the Great Recession still haunts Americans.
5 min read Sep 27, 2013 -
Do lenders have to report to credit bureaus?
Getting a mortgage will be more difficult if your credit card lender reports to only one bureau.
2 min read Sep 25, 2013 -
When will debt payoff show up on credit report?
It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.
2 min read Jul 17, 2013 -
How much do bad habits cost?
Some habits cost big bucks. If you invest the money instead, you’ll be much better off.
4 min read Jun 19, 2013