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The Motley Fool November 20, 2008 Dayana Yochim |
De-Leverage Your Wallet Your story needn't have the same tragic ending as the overly leveraged investment banks. The time to right your overspent wrongs is now. |
The Motley Fool October 12, 2009 Dayana Yochim |
The 4-Letter Word that Brought Down Wall Street Many people forgot the No. 1 rule of financial advising: Don't spend what you don't have. |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2003 Dayana Yochim |
It Pays to Cheat Lenders use the lure of single-digit interest rates as a tool to get you to sign up for their credit cards. Used correctly, these deals can help you get out of debt. |
The Motley Fool March 26, 2009 Dayana Yochim |
5 Things to Know About Balance Transfer Deals Before you move your money, read the fine print. |
The Motley Fool January 12, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
How To Cheat on Your Lender Having credit card commitment issues? Go ahead, play the field. But also consider the affect new credit (and canceling old cards) will have on your overall credit score. |
The Motley Fool March 24, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Don't Fall for a Lothario Lender Being wooed by some good looking credit offers? Don't get all starry-eyed too fast. What should you look for in a money match made in heaven? Here are some tips. |
The Motley Fool January 9, 2009 Dayana Yochim |
Fiscal Fitness '09: One Phone Call, $198 in Debt Savings Ring up some relief for your credit card debt. |
The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Lothario Lenders on the Prowl Perform a strict background check before you fall for a sweet-talking credit card deal. |
The Motley Fool January 8, 2010 Dayana Yochim |
Call Your Lender and Strike a Deal A few squirmy minutes on the horn can spell debt r-e-l-i-e-f. |
The Motley Fool April 11, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
The Score Is Falling! The Score Is Falling! The author reveals the credit reporting world's secret formula and looks at all the ways your money management can monkey with your credit score. |
The Motley Fool October 17, 2007 Dayana Yochim |
4 Ways to Banish Killer Fees Keep credit card fees and penalties from blindsiding your bottom line. |
The Motley Fool December 20, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Holiday Credit Card Pile-Up Some of us don't expect to pay our bills off until spring -- or later. Holiday bargains don't look so cheap when they're charged to a credit card, do they? |
This Old House December 2007 Keith Pandolfi |
How to Escape Mortgage Disaster If you foresee trouble making you mortgage payments next year, don't panic - there are options out there to help you stay afloat |
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dave Braze |
9 Ways to Pay Off Debt You can dig yourself out of the quicksand. |
The Motley Fool June 2, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp |
Making Up for Missed Payments How to say sorry to your lenders and minimize the damage to your credit. |
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
The Devil (and Dollars) in the Details Americans spend billions each year on avoidable money mishaps. Although penalty fees and the number of triggers that activate them have been steadily on the rise, banks aren't entirely to blame for the inconveniences they cause. |
Entrepreneur February 2008 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
The Real Estate Deal Shopping for a commercial real estate loan can be tricky. Here's what you need to stay balanced. |
The Motley Fool August 6, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Cash, Miles, Points, or Perks? Find the right rewards credit card for your wallet. |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
The Motley Fool December 21, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Be Skeptical of Credit Increases When your lender gives you more money to spend, you might want to say, "No thanks." Contrary to popular opinion, an increased spending limit doesn't necessarily improve your looks in the eyes of other lenders. |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2006 Katrina Chan |
9 Ways to Pay Off Debt Debt hovers like a carrion bird over a dying beast, often costing you more than 18% compounded monthly, month in and month out. You can't wish it away, but you can pay it down with determination. |
The Motley Fool July 2, 2004 |
How Much House Can You Buy? Try to buy less house than you can afford. |
The Motley Fool September 17, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Do You Deserve More Credit? Sometimes you should say "no" when your lender gives you more room to spend. |
AskMen.com Nick Kennedy |
New Credit Card Rules The good, the bad and what you should be doing with your credit card accounts now that Congress has passed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act. |
The Motley Fool February 27, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Is Your Credit Habit Risking House and Home? What to know when considering using home equity to pay off credit card debt. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Credit Card Maintenance In The Crisis With the tightening standards of banks, cardholders may find themselves at the wrong end of the changes card issuers are implementing to shore up their balance sheets. Here are some tips to maintain your credit. |
The Motley Fool October 31, 2008 Dayana Yochim |
Pay Peter, Paul, or Visa? Juggling credit cards is becoming more common. |
The Motley Fool August 2, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Traps Look before you leap into a mortgage -- here are some red flags to watch out for. |
BusinessWeek December 17, 2009 Alexis Leondis |
The Latest Credit-Card Tricks With new federal rules looming, card issuers are concocting creative ways to collect fees |
The Motley Fool March 14, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
"They" Don't Have All the Answers Answers to reader credit questions on industry rumors, APRs, and a newlywed's credit. |
The Motley Fool March 23, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
The Ravages of Plastic Advice on using credit cards and paying down your debt. Discussion of credit card solicitation on college campuses is also included. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Credit Card Sleight-of-Hand Are lenders doing a bait-and-switch or just following the rules you overlooked? |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Can You Really Just Walk Away? Giving up on your mortgage and letting the bank foreclose on your property might seem easy, but how smart is it? |
The Motley Fool February 18, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Lenders Looking for Commitment Credit card courting is getting conservative. Should you settle down? Courting fresh customers has become too costly. Cardweb.com says that issuers spend anywhere from $80 to $200 to land a single new account. |
The Motley Fool June 3, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
The Trouble With Nearsighted Lenders You credit score could be suffering because your lender has no vision. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2006 A. Barry Cappello |
Making It Work Investors soon may feel the effects of a cooling real estate market through subtle and not-so-subtle shifts in the way lenders view commercial real estate loans. When lenders' requirements tighten, borrowers should consider these options. |
The Motley Fool December 23, 2009 Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Clever Banks! Rest assured that banks are creatively solving problems. |
The Motley Fool March 2, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
White Lies That Boost Your Credit Score Just smile and nod: Not every inaccuracy negatively affects your credit score. |
The Motley Fool August 9, 2006 Tim Beyers |
America's Drunk on Credit What consumers need is action. Reducing debt will improve buying power and offer a margin of safety should an emergency occur. Here are three easy ways to get started. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2003 Christopher Carroll |
Understanding Today's Underwriting Criteria Makes Refinancing Easier With historically low interest rates still available, many property owners are seeking to refinance their loans. However, they should be aware that today's lenders underwrite real estate values far differently than in the past by using a relatively new set of cash flow adjustments. |
The Motley Fool December 29, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Steer Clear of These Credit Card Traps A number of bank moves reverse the credit crunch, but should you take advantage? |
The Motley Fool December 22, 2006 Tim Beyers |
Beware of Credit Card Gotchas Credit issuers aren't evil by nature, but their products can be, if used improperly. So watch out for the traps -- especially those offers that seem just too good to be true. |