What Veterans Need to Know About Getting a Home Loan
October 29, 2013
Can a bad debt that's been sent to collections get you deported or keep you from being allowed to re-enter the United States, a worried reader asks.
Can a bad debt that's been sent to collections get you deported or keep you from being allowed to re-enter the United States, a worried reader asks.
For a veteran thinking of getting a VA mortgage, the process might seem daunting. Let's look at what you need to get a VA loan.
Feel like you've lost control of your identity and personal information? The "Reclaim Your Name" initiative aims to win control back for you.
How much should you spend on your office holiday party? And if you're budget-conscious, how can you cut costs without skimping (too much)?
Rules are changing for so-called "qualified mortgages," which are FHA-insured home loans. The intent is to protect consumers from loans they can't afford.
A late library book, highway tolls, unpaid storage fees and other small expenses can cost your credit score big time.
It may seem like a good idea to request a credit limit increase from your card issuer, but like all financial decisions, this should be done thoughtfully.
If you go by your middle name (or anything other than your first name), or if you change your name, it's crucial to monitor your credit reports.
After we wrote about a consumer's $800 ambulance ride, readers raged -- for and against -- the ambulance industry and the high cost of emergency transport.
The holidays are approaching, and stores are promoting their layaway plans. Should you consider it? And if you buy that way, will it help your credit score?
