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Six Tips for a Clean Credit Record If you want to improve your score, concentrate on what matters most to lenders. Here's what to look for. |
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Six Tips for a Clean Credit Record Don't bother with the small stuff. Here's what really matters to your lender. |
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5 Ways to Keep Your Credit Looking Spiffy Everything you need to know to guard your credit reputation. |
AskMen.com Michael Corbett |
Home-Buying Tips When qualifying for a mortgage, as a single guy, you only have your own income to bring to the table -- no spouse or significant other help out. |
The Motley Fool July 16, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Do You Take This Credit Risk? When you marry someone, you may be marrying some massive financial headaches. Joint finances or separate accounts; what is right for you? |
Financial Planning February 1, 2006 Tracey Rumsey |
Divorce Dilemma When your client is divorced, qualifying for a mortgage is more complicated. Here are tips to ease the process. |
The Motley Fool August 21, 2007 Dayana Yochim |
Love and Credit Don't Mix Vow to pay those bills on time: Nagging's not attractive, but a few moments of bickering about whether payments were sent in on time is better than months of trying to clean up a credit mess. |
The Motley Fool March 1, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Glamour Don'ts and Credit Dos Got any credit don'ts in your file? Here's how to pretty them up. |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Is Your Ex Wrecking Your Credit? What's worse than a divorce? Its effect on your FICO score, that's what. Sprinkled throughout your intertwined credit files are reminders of your financial union gone awry. Here's how to keep your ex from wrecking your credit. |
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 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. |
AskMen.com Alex Matjanec |
Tips For First-Time Home Buyers Though many homeowners are shaking their fists at the current housing market, this much is certain: Those considering a first home have a great opportunity to score their dream pad at a fraction of the cost. |
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 February 28, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Urban Credit Legends Exposed! When it comes to misconceptions about credit, it's best to set the record straight before irreversible damage is done. |
The Motley Fool February 7, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Don't Let an Ex Wreck Your Credit What's worse than a divorce? Its effect on your credit score, that's what. Sprinkled throughout your intertwined credit files are reminders of your financial union gone awry. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
9 Mortgage Don'ts But no matter how much you owe, unless you're a lottery winner, you've probably used a mortgage to buy your home. Here are some tips on what not to do when making one of the biggest purchases of your life. |
The Motley Fool September 10, 2009 Dayana Yochim |
Credit Rules for Singles, Couples, Families, and Seniors How to keep your credit spiffy at every age. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
7 Things to Remember When Borrowing Money Whether you're starting a small business, remodeling your home or just paying some bills, from time to time you'll need to borrow money. When your time comes, here are some things to consider. |
The Motley Fool August 31, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Credit Tete-a-Tete Two experts discuss couples and credit issues, the truth about FICO scores, and what everyone should know about keeping a clean credit rap sheet. |
The Motley Fool October 12, 2010 June Walbert |
Tackling Debt Credit card debt is the most expensive and least rewarding kind of debt. |
AskMen.com Ryan Ortega |
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Figuring out which debt to carry -- good vs. bad -- can help you maneuver your personal finances into positive territory. |
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
When Good Credit Marries Bad Credit When two people marry, they decide to share everything, but the wedding license doesn't force a merger between two credit reports. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Debt Consolidation Mistakes Avoid these common mistakes when taking on a debt consolidation loan. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Take Advantage of Home Equity Nearly 47% of household assets are tied up in the primary residence. Here are two ways to get at that cash and some tips on what you should use it for. |
The Motley Fool October 17, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Unwedded Bliss Most of the country's laws assume families will be headed by married couples. That means unmarried couples need to think more carefully about how to arrange their joint financial lives. |
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 July 31, 2008 Dayana Yochim |
Maintain the "You" in Your Credit Union Couples need to be a little selfish to keep their credit healthy. Read on for some credit tips for twosomes. |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
AskMen.com Corey Weiner |
Consolidate Your Debts Some strategies for effectively consolidating your debts and regulating your monthly cash flow as any prosperous enterprise must. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
13 Things You Don't Know About Your Credit Report Your credit score is a very important number. Here are some things you didn't know about that mysterious number that will help you improve your rating. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Halloween Scary Story: Creepy Credit Tricks Wanna see something really scary? Open your credit card statement: Killer fees... Monster-sized interest rates... Bomb-making materials... Debt rising from the dead... etc. |
The Motley Fool October 4, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Before You Buy Real Estate... Six important financial steps to take before you make an offer. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
4 Steps: Raise Your Credit Score When you raise your credit score, you raise the number of advantages available to you in the real world. |
The Motley Fool September 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Cut Your Borrowing Costs When you're looking to borrow money, always look into how much you can save by financing a little bit less. The savings from making even a small down payment will often pay dividends for years to come. |
The Motley Fool March 21, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
7 Perks of Plastic Convenience isn't the only benefit you get from carrying a credit card. There are true perks (besides those offered by rewards cards) to carrying a credit card that works to your advantage. Consider these. |
The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
What Do They Know About You? Credit agencies have files and files of information about you. Find out what they know. |
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Debt Becomes You When did debt become a badge of honor? Ever since those with more of it could brag about having higher credit scores. |
The Family Room Gary Foreman |
Do I Need a Will? |
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Saving For Small Purchases The smartest people practice another kind of saving: saving for small, predictable purchases. These kinds of purchases cost more than we typically have in ready money. |
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Buddy, Can You Spare a Grand? Get the financial cushion you so desperately need. |
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Habits for Wealth: Punctuality Pays Just as that potato chip addiction must be turned into a fever for exercise, you can get rich, achieve financial independence, or become a millionaire by changing your habits. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2005 Donald Jay Korn |
Time Is On Their Side Helping your younger financial advisory clients enjoy their youth and still stock up for an uncertain future can require diligent, hands-on planning. |
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Dump Your Duds Life is messy enough without having to manage a wallet full of plastic. With the average American household hauling around nearly 17 cards, it's no wonder that we suffer from bill-paying anxiety. |
The Motley Fool July 27, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Risky Mortgages Still Plentiful Learn a lesson from the current mortgage mess. Mortgage money is still some of the cheapest money available, and can provide a smart financial move, but be careful about creative financing tactics that seem too good to be true. |
The Motley Fool February 14, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Fix Your Credit, Reap the Profits Improving your credit score can be great for your wallet. Once you know how lenders weigh your behavior, you can take the right steps to improve your image. |
AskMen.com Nick Kennedy |
Money Management: Take Control Of Her Finances Follow the money management steps below and take control of her finances without upsetting the couple dynamic. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Determine What You Can Afford Financial tips on determining what big-ticket items you can afford to buy. |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Are You Upside-Down? Falling property values have people owing more than their house is worth. If you're in this situation, don't panic. However, don't expect to find easy answers. |
The Motley Fool November 27, 2006 |
Maximize Your Credit Rating Here, in anticipation of the holiday season, are some tips for establishing good credit. |
The Motley Fool May 15, 2007 Dayana Yochim |
Find Cash in Fortune Cookies Bite-sized money tips for easy consumption and increased cash flow: Cash within easy reach vanishes quickly. Money inaccessible via ATM multiplies... Sneer not at pocket change, for en masse it is as mighty as paper currency... etc. |