We’ve talked budgeting, identity theft and college loans. Now onto a touchier topic — borrowing and lending between friends. A close pal needs help with a car down payment, or your well-to-do roommate offers to lend you cash for a trip. It’s a topic we’ve all pondered at one time another: is borrowing and lending [...]
Hello summer. Hello sunshine, flip-flops, trips to the beach, fresh fruit at the farmer’s market and family barbeques. For a lot of us, the season of sun is also the season of getaways and vacations. Before planning yours, check out these tips for going far and having fun — without breaking the bank.
1. Know [...]
When used wisely, those little pieces of plastic in your wallet can do you good. They’re not just handy on trips and fun to whip out at restaurants and stores — they’re a great way to build the credit you need to rent an apartment, buy a car or get a home. But many of [...]
You’ve heard of them. You’ve wondered about them. You’ve even thought about getting one. So what is a credit report really — and why do you need one? Read on as your buddies at What’s My Score give you the complete lowdown — from why you need one to where you can get one [...]