By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer / 5 reporter On Your Side From buying a car to buying a house to getting that job, your credit score plays a vital role. It pays to have a good one. “A bad credit can also make it difficult to rent an apartment, go to college or...
Read MoreEditorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but this does not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Credit cards can offer cardholders convenience, security, rewards, and the ability to build a healthy credit history. They also require taking risks: the tendency to...
Read MoreCredit score: It is well known that the credit score plays the most important role in obtaining loans. Those with bad credit have a hard time getting a loan. But there are still some points related to credit scores that are not as widely known. For example, on what basis are credit scores calculated...
Read MoreThis year, state lawmakers passed a law to try to prevent this by requiring medical providers to check whether uninsured patients qualify for public programs like Medicaid and also help them get health benefits. ‘to register. The law also prohibits providers and creditors from suing low-income patients or sending them to medical debt collections,...
Read MoreThe equity in your home is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage (s) and the current value of your home if you sell it today (appraised value). For example, if your mortgage balance is $ 195,000 and the market value is $ 295,000, you have $ 100,000 of equity in your...
Read MoreMaridav / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. The marshmallows are roasting, the corn is ready to harvest, and it’s all pumpkin spice flavored – but where should you travel for your fall getaway? To help you plan your trip, LawnStarter has ranked the best states to visit this fall. We...
Read MoreEast Moline got a credit rating just two notches above “trash,” after voting to withdraw more than $ 40 million in bonds, to pay police and firefighter pensions. EAST MOLINE, Ill. – East Moline received a credit rating just two steps above “trash” after the city voted to approve general obligations for police and...
Read MoreWhen I was a freshman in the second semester at the University of Pittsburgh, I was your typical “broken” student. I had less than $ 100 in my bank account and the majority of my undergraduate college education was funded by student loans. I managed my daily expenses through my paid work, extra money...
Read MoreMumbai: HDFC said its home loans would start at 6.7% on all loan tranches and for all clients with a credit score of 800 and above, regardless of profession. The prices are part of a festival program for those who receive a disbursement before the end of October. As a result of this revised...
Read MoreThere are several factors that credit card issuers consider when deciding whether or not to approve you as a new applicant. Your credit score, for example, plays an important role in determining your eligibility for a new card. For a card issuer, a score that is too low indicates that you may not be...
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