Is a University Education Worth the Debt?
Is the crushing debt that comes with a B.S. degree worth it ? There has been a rash of articles recently asking the question whether it is worth being saddled with tons of college loan debt to obtain a...
View ArticleShould You Buy or Lease Your Next Car?
Buying a car is almost always better than leasing Buying a car is a big decision for most people. They will use their new vehicle to transport them and their loved ones to work, school, and play over...
View ArticleMy Nephew Wants Me to Cosign His Car Note
Don't cosign for debt or you'll be liable for it Dear BLR Editor, My 23-year nephew, who I’m quite close to has just graduated from college and doesn’t have much of a credit history. He would like to...
View ArticleBig Banks Jump on the Payday Loans Bandwagon
Payday loans are very, very expensive Finally, the big banks have jumped into the unsavory world of payday loans. These loans, which were once the preserve of cornerstore check cashing outfits, are...
View ArticleShould I Pay Down Debt or Build Up My Savings?
Generally, you should pay down high interest debt first Dear BLR Editor, I’m due to receive about $3,000 from selling some of my musical equipment. I’m 25 years old and I have a good job, but I also...
View ArticleRichard Cordray Outlines His Plans at the Brookings Institution
The newly appointed Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Richard Cordray, recently outlined his vision and plans at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. A video of...
View ArticleStudy Shows Employment Prospects Brighter for New College Grads
Prospects are brighter for graduating students this year The employment prospects for new college grads are finally on the mend after taking a beating from the Great Recession. This is according to...
View Article81% of Refinancing Homeowners Maintain or Reduce Mortgage Debt in Second Quarter
Inflation-Adjusted Cash-Out Volume at 17-Year Low Press Release: Aug. 1, 2012 Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) released the results of its second quarter refinance analysis showing homeowners who refinance...
View Article30-year Fixed-rate Mortgage Moves Up, Averages 3.55 Percent
Mortgage rates move up from historical lows MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed...
View ArticlePayday Loans? Just Say "No".
Payday loans can make a bad situation worse Payday loans are short term loans that consumers take out for short periods against their next paycheck. The periods in question range from a few days to two...
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