August 30th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
The Government and The Bank–neither are exactly the most beloved public entities, but banks may surprisingly pull ahead of the government amongst consumer opinions.
CNN Money reports that more banks have boosted aid to troubled homeowners, doing twice as many loan modifications under their foreclose prevention programs than the Obama administration’s highly-publicized, nationwide Home Affordable Modification program, aka HAMP. Both were criticized for not doing more to help underwater homeowners struggling with the recession’s high rates of foreclosure. Maybe a little teamwork and cooperation between both parties would really help pull up the housing market.
Today’s personal finance and credit roundup is an amazing lot of blogs and news media with tips and tricks to prop up your financial life. Check it out and kick off your work week with a financial tuneup!
August 27th, 2010
How to Protect Your Credit After Divorce
The end of a marriage is often associated with heartbreak and emotional upheaval, but your former soulmate could be walking away with half of your assets as well as leave you in a bad credit situation. Check out the ways to protect and rebuild your credit after a divorce.
August 26th, 2010
Perfect Credit = Almost Impossible?
Achieving an 850 credit score is a kind of unicorn in the financial world—something everyone talks about but no one has seen.
Let’s break down a few myths to shed light on the perfect credit puzzle.
August 24th, 2010
This Week’s Top Credit Questions – Confused About Credit
Sometimes there are disagreements amongst Credit Karma consumers about how to handle certain situations—to close or not to close a credit card, to pay off this or that, and more. One thing is for sure—we’re proud Credit Karma consumers have something to say about it.
August 23rd, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
Americans tone down their taste for the rich and fancy as more purchases, like a television and a car, are rated as “luxuries” rather than “necessities”
. Is this just a trend of the recession, or is our new frugal mindset here to stay? Plus, an awesome personal finance roundup with helpful, funny advice.August 16th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
Get a healthy financial start to your week with today's personal finance round up!
August 9th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
How much do you need to feel rich? According to CNN Money, having about $2 million to $12 million in savings is the “rich” factor for most Americans. But nowadays, being a millionaire may not be enough reason to quit your day job.
August 2nd, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
Consumers are not spending like drunken sailors, reports CNN Money. What exactly does that mean?
While consumer spending and savings affects the economy's pace of recovery, is it enough to lift us out of the recession?
July 26th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
A new bill introduced in Congress last week aims to protect homeowners from a nasty credit score hit when applying to modify a mortgage, reports the Chicago Tribune. This bill, making its way to the Congressional floor, hopes to cut unfortunate homeowners a break on their credit so they are no longer penalized.
July 19th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
Consumers are just waiting for the ax to fall on the next bank cutting out free checking accounts. Check out the Free Checking Account Watch List to see if your own bank’s free checking is already on the chopping block.
