September 18th, 2009
Credit Karma Weekly Round-up: Save $$ this Fall!
Looks like everyone got the memo: it’s cool to save money. Whether its businesses offering refunds, the government giving consumers a break, or credit card companies taking it easier on cardholders, this crop of news is making it easier for consumers to keep up their savings now and well into the holiday season. Oh happy day.
Personal Finance
- Recession likely over but slog ahead reports CNNMoney.
- The Simple Dollar retells the story of the beginning of the allowance.
- Mighty Bargain Hunter blogs that four out of five people want to save money on their car insurance.
- Follow SmartMoney’s 3 ways to thwart ID thieves at the mall.
- Curious about community property states & what it means? Bargaineering has you covered.
- Will GM really give me a refund? MainStreet dishes the truth.
Credit Scores and Reports
- Los Angeles Times reports mortgage problems are walloping Americans’ credit scores.
- Credit is a tool not to be scared of declares My Two Dollars.
- Bankrate.com answers whether new credit scoring model can hurt you score.
- MSNBC asks how does your business rate.
Credit Cards
- Did you know credit card losses climb with jobless rate in Aug? Find out more at Reuters.
- The Wall Street Journal writes, new Bank of America card touts simplicity, fixed rate.
- The Washington Post explores more on credit card firms offering simpler deals ahead of law.
Mortgage
- Find out the seven new rules for the first-time home buyer at the New York Times.
- Money Under 30 asks what percentage of income can you afford for mortgage payments?
- Tax credit puts pressure on first-time home buyers reports the Chicago Tribune.
- Kiplinger gives you 5 reasons to buy a home now.
- IRS to mine home loan deduction data to snag tax cheats reports The Wall Street Journal.
- CNNMoney writes some clouds in housing report gain.
Debt
- Wisebread’s blogs that debt-free living IS attainable: if you want it, you can have it.
- Almost Frugal encourages you to eliminate debt and simplify your life.
- Fivecentnickel asks why do you want to be debt free?
Credit Karma
- Credit card debt dips slightly in Kansas; up in Missouri, reports Kansas City’s The Star.
- Credit card all about scheduling @ DelawareOnline.
- No credit history? Prepare for an uphill climb to auto, home financing @ Money Under 30.
- Small Biz Essentials blogs about free credit report and credit score online sites.
