Celebrities Who Faced Foreclosure [Part 2]

Celebrities Who Faced Foreclosure [Part 2]

There is more to popular celebrity culture than paparazzi, red carpet, Oprah’s show, and winning Grammy’s. There is more to it than all the fame and extensive rows of fans lined outside their houses. Celebrities also struggle with finances that some of us do, and we discussed some of the most famous foreclosures in recent […]

Celebrities Who Faced Foreclosure [Part 1]

All that glitters is not gold. From a fan’s perspective, the life of a celebrity seems glamorous and genuinely extravagant. However, this isn’t always true. The people we see and hear on TV are also human and often fall behind on their bills like you, and I do. Let’s talk about some celebrities who faced […]

Refinancing: The 3 Credit Scores You Should Know Before

The Federal Reserve’s efforts to fund financial markets in order to support the economy during the COVID-19 crisis have led to lower consumer borrowing costs. This is evident in the fact that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell below 3 percent to 2.98 percent. With such attractive mortgage lending rates, thousands of […]

A Rundown of Mortgage Closing Costs

After saving up for your down payment, going house hunting, and then finally applying for a mortgage, dealing with closing costs can often be an unwelcome surprise. When it comes to the home-buying process, it’s essential to understand all the variables and costs that will be involved in order to make sure everything goes as […]

Facing Foreclosure? 3 Ways to Stop It in Its Tracks

A foreclosure is a pretty daunting prospect. In 2019, the share of housing units with a foreclosure filing was 0.36%. If you’ve received a Notice of Delinquency, however, that doesn’t automatically translate to a foreclosure. There are a number of strategies you can apply to slow the process down and even stop it in its […]

COVID-19: Evaluating How the Pandemic Has Affected Your Financial Habits

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally restructured our lives, whether we like it or not. In just a matter of months, we’ve had to get used to not leaving our homes, using video-calling apps far more than many of us care to, and for many of us, surviving without a job. According to statistics from the U.S. […]

Paying Off Your Mortgage Early: 3 Simple Ways

An Urban Institute report released in 2016 revealed that over 26.9 million people in the US own their homes outright. While some bought them with cash, others continued to pay off their monthly mortgage payments until they were finally done. According to the report, two-thirds of American homeowners had to take out a mortgage to finance […]

3 Reasons Why You Should Work With a Credit Repair Company

A bad credit score doesn’t just prevent you from getting a credit card or applying for a loan. It can also affect your lifestyle and deprive you of several necessities and amenities. If you’re struggling with a poor credit score, you need to act fast. Don’t make the mistake of fixing things on your own, […]

How Does Filing For Bankruptcy Impact Your Credit History

There’s a reason why bankruptcy is considered to be a financial Armageddon. It’s a last resort move used to clear debts when nothing else seems to be possible. While it does help to achieve that purpose, it has extremely damaging consequences for your credit history. Here’s how filing bankruptcy affects your credit score.   It […]

Falling Interest Rates – Is This The Best Time To Invest in Real Estate?

The unprecedented times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to developments we wouldn’t have thought were possible half a year ago. It has especially affected the real estate industry, dropping interest rates lower than expected.   The pandemic isn’t likely to end anytime soon, even as the world slowly starts to adjust to what […]