Not all debts are the same. Although most forms of lending carry risk, certain lending decisions are more likely to send you into a downward debt spiral. We call them debt traps.It's...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2022
Keeping old credit cards open can help improve your credit. However, if you don't use the card enough, the card issuer may cancel your account without your knowledge. If you want...
The process of restoring your financial stability after facing bankruptcy is a back-breaking move. Filing for bankruptcy affects your credit score and can hinder your long-term financial...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/11/2022
If you're in debt or feel your debt is growing, you're probably not alone. As many Americans are still trying to get their debt under control largely from the effect of the...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/10/2022
Everyone that thinks criminals compromise their personal information can restrict all access to their credit report. You can do this by requesting a freeze by all three national credit...
One of the most important things one need not joke with is a credit score; especially if you have needs that involve borrowing money. Refusal to pay a debt might reduce your...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 11/28/2021
If you want to restrict others from viewing your credit report, a credit freeze is the right step. While this is an extreme step, it is necessary in some cases, for instance, when...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/24/2021
Since lending is a risky endeavor, lenders are usually interested in lending money to people with good credit history. It is not surprising as good credit implies that someone will...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/19/2021
Defaulting on your business loan will trigger a series of negative consequences. It might accelerate the loan, making you owe the entire loan balance rather than what is outstanding...