Do payday loans affect your credit? By Leanne Macardle published 1 February 21 Feature Payday loans can pose a significant risk to borrowers if not managed correctly, but do they affect your credit score?
How to cover car repair costs By Tim Leonard published 27 January 21 How To If auto repair bills regularly drive you to distraction, here are the best ways to cover high car repair costs.
How to finance your own home gym By Tim Leonard published 26 January 21 How To If you want to workout at home without overstretching your finances, here's how to pay for the home workout equipment you need.
What debt-to-income ratio is good? By Leanne Macardle published 26 January 21 Feature Having a good debt-to-income ratio is key to the success of mortgage and loan applications. Here's how to work out if your DTI ratio is good enough for lenders.
Biden plans for a faster and simpler stimulus check delivery for all By Tim Leonard published 25 January 21 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 By Tim Leonard published 23 January 21 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.
7 smart money moves to make now that President Joe Biden is in office By Tim Leonard published 22 January 21 Feature With a new President inevitably bringing new ideas, here are the money moves that all Americans should be considering with President Biden in charge.
The credit score needed for a mortgage just got higher - here’s what you should do By Leanne Macardle last updated 19 January 21 News Credit score requirements to secure a mortgage might have hit a 20-year high, but there's plenty of ways to keep your home-buying dreams alive.
Are mortgage points worth it? By Tim Leonard last updated 19 January 21 How To Buying mortgage points can be tempting when you're arranging a mortgage loan, but how do you know when are they worth it?
What mortgage can I afford? By Leanne Macardle published 19 January 21 How To Knowing what mortgage you can afford is essential to fulfilling your home-buying dreams.
Do wills have to be notarized? By Tim Leonard published 18 January 21 Feature Having a notarized will is not a must, but a self-proving affidavit can help smooth the path through probate once you're gone.
IRS delays the start of tax season 2021 until February 12 By Tim Leonard published 16 January 21 News Stimulus payment preparations see tax season 2021 pushed back as taxpayers are urged to file electronically.
Biden outlines third stimulus check plans, including $1,400 payments By Tim Leonard published 15 January 21 News The President-elect wants the third stimulus check to pay much more than before and proposes further unemployment and housing help too.
Only 4 in 10 Americans could pay a $1,000 bill without borrowing - could you? By Tim Leonard last updated 13 January 21 News With just 39% of Americans confident they could comfortably cover an unexpected four-figure expense, here's how you should prepare for unexpected bills.
Owning a home is cheaper than renting in two thirds of the US, but should you buy in 2021? By Tim Leonard published 11 January 21 News Record low mortgage rates make it cheaper to own a home than rent in 63% of US counties, giving hope to home buyers in 2021.
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