When it comes to securing a mortgage, the process can be difficult enough without having to deal with a mortgage scam or some type of loan fraud. Understanding what kinds of scams you may encounter ...

How to identify – and then reduce – high stress levels caused by money challenges. We’ve all been there. Money gets tight, debt problems loom on the horizon and despite your best efforts to remain ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), along with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), offer a variety of programs to make the dream of owning a home a reality. These ...

The 2014 CFPB report found that 52% of all debt overdue listed on credit reports at the time came from medical expenses. What’s more 15 million consumers had no other debts in collection but those ...

Whether you’re new to the country or just new to credit, these are the steps you should take to build credit quickly. In the financial world of the United States, establishing credit is almost a ...

Using the SCRA to avoid financial issues at home while you serve your country. When you’re serving your country in a combat zone, the last thing you need to worry about is an eviction notice or credit ...

How to secure and manage an auto loan to avoid default and repossession. With a few exceptions, you really need a car to live comfortably in most parts of the U.S. Public transportation options are ...

Ensure that debt doesn’t ruin your relationships. Family should be there to support you and vice versa, but when it comes to real money changing hands, that support can get a little dicey. Maybe you ...

Take the right steps to ensure your family and finances are safe while you’re away. It’s never easy when your family is in upheaval. When a military service member is involved, a whole new set of ...

How to ensure high premiums don’t drain your budget. Insurance isn’t one of those expenses you can just decide to live without – you have to have insurance if you want to buy a car and own a home. So ...