Whether you should refinance your student loans is a hot topic. They're now the second largest type of debt behind mortgages, with $1.25 trillion outstanding. The average student loan balance is about $37,000 per ... Continue Reading
Debt & Loans
Borrowing money can help you achieve financial goals, like owning a home, going to college, starting a business, or building credit. But be mindful about how much debt is too much, the fastest ways to pay it off, and how to pay as little interest as possible, so you borrow responsibly.
Should You Pay Down Debt or Invest?
Most people feel uncomfortable about having debt and want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Believe me, I’m a huge proponent of living a debt-free life. However, it's also important to consider whether you should pay ... Continue Reading
Pay Lower Interest Rates on Debt and Save Money
No one should pay more interest for their debt than they absolutely have to. If you can't pay off debt using your existing assets, the next best option is to exchange it for lower interest rates until you can pay it ... Continue Reading
Best Mortgage Company to Shop Your Home Loan
When it comes to saving money, it's critical to shop the best mortgage company for a low-rate mortgage or refinance. A home loan is typically the largest debt you'll ever have, therefore there's a lot at stake--especially ... Continue Reading
How to Get Rid of Your Mortgage PMI
There's a lot of confusion about how to get rid of private mortgage insurance or PMI. Many homeowners overpay PMI for years because they don't understand the rules for canceling it. On a $200,000 mortgage your PMI could ... Continue Reading
How to Use Upromise to Pay for College (VIDEO)
Financial services that allow you to accumulate rewards or cash back for free are brilliant. Take advantage of every opportunity to earn free money for yourself, or for someone else, so you don’t leave money on the ... Continue Reading
The Best Way to Pay for College (AUDIO)
If you're wondering how you'll ever be able to pay for college for yourself or your kids, don't miss my interview with Zac Bissonnette, the author of Debt-Free U: How I Paid for an Outstanding College Education Without Loans, ... Continue Reading
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