Credit card delinquencies have risen to levels not seen in years. This trend reflects both the rising amount of household debt and the increasing tendency of banks to lend excessive amounts (e.g., through very high spending limits on cards), despite a borrower's...
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Year: 2017
What do I need to know about refinancing?
The good news for homeowners in New Jersey is that home prices are up 5 percent in the past year. Mortgage interest rates are still reasonable, as well. As of the time of this writing, a 15 year home loan, which is popular for homeowners looking to refinance, is being...
Why a good real estate attorney matters in your home purchase
You may have heard people say you don't really need an attorney when buying or selling a home. I guess you really don't need a dentist if you have a toothache, or a plumber if your pipes are leaking. Nevertheless, it's probably a very good idea to have one. While no...
Six tips that give you the advantage when selling your home
Ever notice how many different kinds of cereal are in the cereal aisle in your local grocery store? The real estate market is a lot like that, and your home is just one box of cereal in that appealing wall of colorful boxes. If you want to sell your home, how can you...
How your credit score affects how much you’ll pay for a home
A home is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. And no one would claim that buying a home is an easy process. Negotiations, offers, counteroffers, qualification, down payments, mortgage rates, mortgage terms, and many other items are individual...
Six reasons why you should have a good Realtor
When buying or selling a home, it's perfectly normal to want the best deal you can get-right? Many people think that trying to go it alone-without a Realtor-is a great way to save. After all, both the Seller and Buyer feel they can save thousands of dollars by...
Can bankruptcy help with my tax debt?
Both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer relief from many types of unsecured and other debt, as well as help to reduce financial pressure from creditors that can reduce the quality of your life in a number of ways. However, bankruptcy's benefits...
In debt? Here’s why you shouldn’t raid your retirement accounts
Living under a heavy burden of debt can be incredibly stressful. Most people feel strongly about making good on their financial obligations, and will go to great lengths to climb out from under a mountain of debt. While attempting to repay outstanding debts makes...
3 reasons to make debt relief part of your New Year’s resolution list
Making ends meet is difficult enough. However, there are many people who struggle under an extremely heavy debt load, and getting out from under that financial burden is or should be a top priority. If you or someone you know is in this situation, then perhaps debt...