Going through a divorce can wreak havoc on your credit report. You have to take care to separate all your accounts, and there is always the chance that your ex will try to do something to ruin your credit. Fortunately, once you take care of all the details, you can work toward rebuilding your credit.HistoryIn the not-so-distant past, women had a difficult time getting credit … [Read more...] about Divorce & Credit Repair
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5 Ways to Repair Your Bad Credit
Bad credit can raise your insurance premiums, cost you jobs and even prevent you from owning or renting a nice home. Credit checks are now run for many types of transactions, and people with bad credit have fewer attractive financing and employment options than people with good credit. Your credit score is more important than ever.Get a LoanMany people want to improve their … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Repair Your Bad Credit
3 Financial Moves to Make Before You Buy a Home
Home sales in the U.S. are skyrocketing as interest rates remain at historically low levels. In fact, Zillow expects nearly 7 million existing-home sales this year—the most since 2005. With so many prospective homebuyers on the market, you too may be wondering if it’s time to take the plunge into homeownership. Before you begin hunting for houses though, here are a few … [Read more...] about 3 Financial Moves to Make Before You Buy a Home
Ben Kaplan Shares Tips for Scoring College Scholarships
The following post is sponsored by Dr Pepper Ben Kaplan gives you his highly successful game strategy to win at the scholarship game! What inspired you to start the website City of College Dreams? My ultimate goal was to be successful and attend a top university. However, like many Americans, my family was a bit strapped for cash. I was able to realize my goal - and … [Read more...] about Ben Kaplan Shares Tips for Scoring College Scholarships
How to Fly Your Family First Class for (Almost) Free
Do you ever dream about taking your family on an amazing family vacation in which you fly first class to London, Paris, or even further afield - perhaps a safari in Africa or snorkeling in the Maldives? But then the reality of an expensive and harrowing long-haul flight in coach sinks in, and you sigh, starting to plan a trip to see relatives or a quick jaunt to Florida, the … [Read more...] about How to Fly Your Family First Class for (Almost) Free