In the last 90 days the media has flooded consumers with a lot of information concerning the state of the economy, and what has caused the uncertainty in our economy, and the recession that we are currently in. Much attention has been given the state of the “subprime borrower”. What exactly is a subprime borrower, [...]
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Before heading out to the mall to buy gifts for all those folks on your list, take some time to prepare so you don’t end up with a maxed-out credit line or a checking account without enough cash in it to buy even one candy cane.
1. Be organized. Before you start shopping, have a budget, [...]
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The economy is turbulent, consumers are struggling to find substantial alternatives and answers are getting more and more difficult to discover. The credit union movement has remained an important financial institution for millions but what about for those non-members who may be looking to join? Steve Santiago, reporter and writer for Bankrate.com, examines the credit [...]
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