Latest articles by Tim Leonard
The US cities with the highest credit scores revealed, and why this matters to borrowers
News Residents of the American cities with the highest credit scores are certainly being given the credit they are due.
Auto loan rates fall but monthly payments reach record high - what’s driving that?
News Monthly auto loan payments have hit a new high of $576 despite loan rates dropping low. Here's how to keep the cost of motoring in check.
11 million American households close to eviction - here’s the help that could arrive soon
News With millions of renters and homeowners falling behind on housing payments, extra relief measures can't come too soon.
The states with the highest and lowest property tax rates are revealed
News The average American household pays $2,471 on property tax rates each year, but what you pay will depend entirely on where you live.
Filing prior year tax returns - a guide to filing back taxes
Feature If you've missed tax deadlines in the past, filing prior year tax returns will keep the IRS onside and ensure you receive any refunds that you're owed.
28% of remote workers want to move house, but should you relocate?
News Moving home is on the mind of over a quarter of those working remotely, but is relocating the best option for you?
8 essential tax-filing reminders as the tax season starts
News With the tax season now officially open, here's some important reminders that all tax-filers need to know.
The companies delivering the cheapest car insurance are revealed
News With over 100 million US motorists questioning the value they get from their car insurance, finding the companies that offer the cheapest premiums is a must.
Low auto loan rates and a high credit score will save you $6,000 on a new car, study shows
News Report reveals how an excellent credit score and low auto loan rates are driving new car buyers towards huge auto finance savings.
The 10 US cities where debt is rising fastest, and the support that could arrive soon
News Mortgage and credit card borrowing increases, as struggling Americans wait for the next wave of financial relief.
How to cover car repair costs
How To If auto repair bills regularly drive you to distraction, here are the best ways to cover high car repair costs.
Biden plans for a faster and simpler stimulus check delivery for all
News With 8 million Americans yet to receive their first stimulus check, the new President wants to make it easier for everyone to receive their payment.
How to finance your new home office setup
How To If you need a dedicated space for working from home, here's 7 ways you could pay for your new home office setup.
Security National Life Final Expense Insurance Review
Review Security National has the final expense options but lacks a personal touch.
State Farm Final Expense Insurance Review
Review State Farm might be a final expense option if you want exactly $10,000 of cover and your loved ones to choose how it is spent.
U.S. existing home sales fall at fastest pace for 10 years as coronavirus hampers buyers and sellers
Completions plunge by almost 18% amid pandemic challenges, but could the worst have already passed.
Federal student loan interest rates set to drop to record lows
New students to benefit from cheaper loans, as refinancing options tempt existing loan holders.
What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage
Mortgages Millions of Americans enter forbearance due to coronavirus - here’s what to do if you can’t pay your mortgage in the coming months.
Mortgages become harder to secure... just as US rates fall back to record lows
News Borrowers find themselves frustrated in search for cheaper mortgage loans.
First coronavirus stimulus payments are arriving - here is how to make best use of yours
News As the $1,200 stimulus checks begin to land in Americans’ accounts, we consider how the money is likely to be best spent.
How to get the coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check, and will it be enough for the average American?
News Everything you need to know about the coronavirus $1200 stimulus check payment... and how far is it likely to go towards your bills
