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In general, anything above 700 is considered a good credit score, but it’s not that simple. There are many different credit scoring systems with different scales — not to mention individual lenders have their own criteria. In short, a good credit score depends on the scoring system used and your particular lender. However, you can get a good idea of where you stand by getting your credit score and report.
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Right now, the student loan industry is going through one of its worst periods in decades. New Federal regulations have forced many banks to stop offering student loans, and students are being forced to either find a direct loan or start paying back what they owe. Enrollment figures are being affected dramatically and right now, many students simply cannot afford to go to school.
This problem is extending to those that are already trying to pay on their student loans. It has become harder than ever to consolidate old student loans and the interest rates are not helping matters…
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If you’re a savvy investor, you most certainly have a fair bit of cash tucked away for general spending and emergencies. The stock market is a long term investment and if 2009 taught us anything, it was to not have money you need to spend in the stock market. So where do you put the money you don’t want in the stock market?
There’s 3 main options to place your cash and get it FDIC insured for up to $250,000.
You can put your money in a checking account where you have fast and easy access to funds.
You can…
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There are two new trends in the banking world that may actually be very dangerous for consumers. Long term personal loans and interest only loans are gaining in popularity, especially in the wake of the housing crisis. While these may seem to be a great option at the time, there are many risks from these loans that should be avoided if at all possible. If you’re considering refinancing your home to an interest only loan, or if you are looking at getting a personal or car loan, it is very important to understand exactly what you are getting into…
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Interest rates are still pretty low as we enter 2010, but I remind people that high nominal rates aren’t always better. Would you rather earn 3% with no inflation or 7% with 5% inflation? In any case, most of us have a chunk of cash and we should still try to earn the most no matter what the rate environment is like right now.
High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
These are checking accounts that are still fully insured and pay a very high interest rate, as long as you jump through certain hoops each month. This also means that…
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