Creating and maintaining great personal credit is one of the fundamental steps in being an adult. Without stellar credit, you will find it difficult to make important large purchases such […]
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Understanding Credit Card Terminology
If you are just starting out, there are a few important things you need to know about credit cards, so that you don’t find yourself over your head in debt before you know it.
Credit Card Minimum Monthly Payments: Paying More Saves Money
If you make only the minimum monthly payment on your credit card, it will not only cost a lot of money over the long run, it will also take a very long time to pay the balance. Here are some tips to paying off your card faster and keeping more money in your wallet. Use our calculator to experiment with payment amounts.
Prepaid Credit Cards for Students
Teaching your kids about credit isn’t always easy. Sometimes, pre-paid credit is the best way for them to learn and build a good credit reputation.
Proper Use of Credit Cards to Avoid or Overcome Bad Credit
Many of us use credit cards everyday. If you aren’t careful, you can find yourself in deep credit card debt. Learn how to use your credit cards wisely, live within your means, and stay on the road to healthy financing.
Credit Cards: Advantages & Disadvantages
Credit cards are convenient, but they may not always be your best option for funding. Here, we discuss some of the pros and cons of credit cards.
8 Ways to Stop Foreclosure
If you are facing forecloure, help may be available. There are 8 techniques that may help you avoid forecloruse. Don’t let the bank take away your family’s home.
Earn on Rewards Credit Cards
Tips on how you can actually make a profit by using a credit card that earns cash rewards for your everyday purchases.
Should I Refinance?
Direct Lending Solutions offers assistance with mortgage refinancing, even if you have bad credit. This is a great time to refinance, so learn how today.
Vacation and Rental Home Financing
Are you considering a vacation home or looking to buy a rental property? We have some tips to help you locate the best mortgage on your investment and discuss the tax benefits.