August 25th, 2010

Families around the country are encouraged to sit down and talk about money and financial responsibility on September 16, 2010 in honor of National Money Night Talk. In a joint effort by American Express and Jean Chatzky, parents can visit www.moneynighttalk.com to make a pledge and get prepared to have “the money talk” with their kids by accessing exclusive Jean ...
August 21st, 2010
One of the nice things about having good credit is the ability to secure funds for a variety of reasons and through a variety of channels. The hard part is figuring out ...
August 13th, 2010
Over the past few weeks there has been some good promotions in the personal finance space that I would like to gather in one place for your convenience. If you’re thinking about trying out one or more of these services, this is a good time to give it a go. Here are some of the notable promotions:
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July 14th, 2010

There is a growing gap in credit scores. What a polarized market means for you.
May 3rd, 2010

If your credit score is below 620, you know how tough it is to get a loan or a credit card with reasonable terms — that is…if you can even get them in the first place. It’s a well known fact that lenders will give people with good credit scores lower interest rates on mortgages, car loans and credit ...
April 28th, 2010

Now more than ever, prospective home buyers are looking to cut costs and save money without cutting corners — or giving up on that cute little corner lot. It isn’t always easy. Not that home buying has ever been a particularly smooth and forgiving process. But with a tight credit market and concerns about when ...
April 27th, 2010

Even though there are some scattered signs that the housing market is picking up, in most areas, it is still very much a buyer’s market. That means that you have some pull when it comes to buying a house. So, if you have low credit card debt, a good credit score, a decent down payment, and a stable job, now ...
April 11th, 2010
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you expert tips for making the “perfect” DIY pie crust, how to know if you need gap insurance, and ...
April 6th, 2010
If you want to build your credit, a common dilemma is you need a good credit to get a credit card. If you’re a student, you’re in luck because you can typically get a student credit card. However, if you are not a student, getting a credit card to build your credit could be a challenge. To make the matter ...