Posts Tagged ‘Credit card’

U.S. Consumer Credit Rose $6 Billion in March, Fed Says

U.S. consumer borrowing rose for a sixth straight month in March, led by a gain in non-revolving credit, which includes auto loans, and a pickup in credit-card use. View full post on All Stories

Good habits can soften blow of unemployment

ORLANDO, Fla. – During his 25 years as a boat builder, Tim Parker had done everything right financially: contributing to his 401(k) retirement plan, paying off his mortgage and credit-card debt, living on a tight budget and saving money for a rainy day. View full post on All Stories

Consumer borrowing continues to drop

Consumer borrowing fell again in August as consumers cut back on credit card use for the 24th consecutive month, the Federal Reserve said Thursday. View full post on All Stories

The Pros and Cons of Free Checking Accounts

Free checking can stand out as a huge benefit for those looking for a place to store their money, but there are also some aspects of these accounts that can be a little less appealing. The trick to deciding whether one is right for you is holding up your goals against its pros and cons. [...]

Three Uses For Your Home Equity Loan

The home equity loan has become one of the most popular lending choices available to consumers. Remember that equity refers to the difference between what is owed in on the property and its value. If you’ve made a good investment, you could have a boatload of equity in your home but the question is how [...]

Financial Products 101 Overview

Confused by all the lingo and terms concerning the various financial products? Not quite sure which product is best for you – equipment lease or working capital loan? What are the requirements for each product and are they etched in stone? Read on for a quick lesson on 7 financing products for your business or [...]

Understanding Home Equity Loans Versus Lines of Credit

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit have become increasingly popular consumer financing options. A home equity loan or line of credit can give you access to the funds you need in the event of an emergency by allowing you to borrow against the equity in your home. Interest rates on home equity [...]

Credit Card Basics

“Which bank’s credit card do you have?”, “what is its credit limit”, “what type of card is it”…such questions are on everybody’s lips today. The world seems to have been squeezed and wrapped into a credit card. Nowadays everybody speaks and grasps the language of credit cards. The credit card syndrome seems to have gripped [...]

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