For the past several years, there’s been a lot of debate in congress over the interest rates on federal student loans. What used to be a 6.4 percent interest rate on loans like the Stafford Loan or subsidized federal student … Continue Reading
If you’ve struck out on your own, you may be grappling with a few big business questions: Where’s my next paycheck coming from? How am I going to grow my business? How am I going to protect myself and my … Continue Reading
If you’re shopping for a car, you’re probably asking yourself one big money question: “Can I afford this car or not?” That’s where a car loan comes in: it makes purchasing a new or used car totally possible for people … Continue Reading
You’re actually better than the credit card offers you get in the mail. Just because you got a letter in the mail saying you’re “prequalified” doesn’t mean you have to take it. And even though the offers you see in … Continue Reading
When it comes to trading on the stock market, timing is everything: prices can change in a matter of minutes and profits can soar (or disappear) depending on when you decide to buy or sell. But when it comes to … Continue Reading
If you have a credit card and carry an outstanding balance on your card each month, you’ve definitely noticed that interest you have to pay on your balance every time your statement comes. It’s annoying, but it’s there and you … Continue Reading
“Should I loan money to my family?” This is a question I get asked about (and ask others about) very often. And unfortunately there’s no simple, straightforward answer. Loaning money to family can be complicated and emotional. At the same … Continue Reading