A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest (coupons) to the investor, unlike traditional bonds. Instead, the bond is sold at a discount from its face...
Paying a minimal amount on your credit card bill is easy to follow but can become a stumbling block in the future. A credit card bill gives you three chances on how to pay your bill:the...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 09/18/2022
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...
People may wonder if bonds are good investments. The truth is that such an answer depends on many factors, such as the types of bonds, the interest rate, and the bond's duration....
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/12/2022
What are tax refund loans?Most taxpayers know a lot about tax refunds. However, very few know about tax refund loans. If you have short-term cash needs and anticipate a tax refund,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 04/30/2022
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 has a personal credit history. Personal credit history must be separated from their business credit for small business owners. As individuals, the errors in personal credit...
For investors looking for income, these are interesting times. Fixed-income assets yields are at some of the lowest levels ever recorded. Meanwhile, the average inflation rate has...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 02/14/2022
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...