Online MBA programs have become more popular for certain students as even major universities with well-established and accredited MBA programs have begun to offer online courses or even degree programs online, which has brought up a debate over how helpful Read more
Since many recent graduates may soon find that their grace period expires and the repayment of their student loan debts will begin, which has led some to begin researching opportunities for student loan forgiveness, debt consolidation loans for their student Read more
Cardholders and consumers who are looking for credit cards at the present time may have seen increased activity in cards that are being marketed as low interest credit cards, but there are some who are also looking at aspects of Read more
As mortgage payment difficulties remain in place for homeowners, and levels of unemployment remained quite high nationally and in some states, where we are seeing double-digit numbers, unemployment options that homeowners have on home loan payments still remain beneficial for Read more
As many financial institutions, like major banks, are still reportedly making it difficult for some to acquire credit, there are those who are looking into alternatives like peer-to-peer lending networks that may offer them the financing they need for everything Read more
As we have seen rates on home loans remain quite low, some are in a position where paying off their mortgage faster through refinancing is once again becoming more popular for certain homeowners despite the fact that we have seen Read more
Parents who take advantage of federal loans to help with college tuition costs are in a position where they have not only repayment assistance options available on these college loans but there are potential opportunities for forgiveness as well, but Read more
The financial situation of many students, be they traditional or nontraditional, has often varied as some are in a position where they need help paying for college but may have a bad credit score in place and worry about getting Read more
For underwater homeowners seeking opportunities to refinance, new options recently made available have led some to question the benefits that may be gained by these individuals as there are some who feel that homeowners may not see as much aid Read more
The outlook in the housing market obviously varies from one official or organization to the next but many have a bleak forecast when it comes to foreclosures in the coming months and even years as predictions often surround numbers in Read more
Consumers who are looking into checking account options are often in a position where they want access to their funds quite freely, typically through the use of debit cards, but there are many who are also looking for ways to Read more
Consumers who are in a position where credit card debt has been problematic often seek out debt repayment assistance programs or strategies that may vary from a debt consolidation loan or a payment reduction plan directly from their credit card Read more
As student loan debt becomes more of a problem for graduates many are looking for ways to take advantage of forgiveness opportunities that may be available from their lender or, in the case of federal loans, students who are in Read more
Credit cards available to people with a bad credit score can come from a variety of sources and we saw in October that there were indications some credit card lenders are beginning to offer more options to subprime borrowers, but Read more
Small businesses that are looking for loans may be in a position where they are seeing that access to credit is difficult to come by or, according to some officials, small businesses are simply not in a position where they Read more
Reports on the unemployment rate in various states as of September indicate Nevada is the state with the highest level of unemployment as the rate currently stands at 13.4%, and this has obviously led to many problems in the lives Read more
As we have seen some reports here October indicating that credit card debt and late payments may be a problem once again for some, there are mixed opinions on the severity of the situation as some credit card late payments Read more
There are those who feel that small business loans and access to credit will still be needed in the coming months if businesses are able to grow and stay in a position where they will be able to become more Read more
Despite the fact that jobless claims slightly fell last week, there was a minimal decrease as only 2000 fewer claims were reportedly made and this does still leave the number of jobless claims in an area that many feel is Read more
Reports here in October showed that the problem of increasing college costs is still in place as there were some indications that college tuition at a typical four year public university increased this year, which is a trend we have Read more
Bankruptcies for Citigroup homeowners saw mixed results in the latest Treasury Department reports for homeowners who were not successful at finding help through the federal Making Home Affordable modification program. Yet, this cumulative total that has been tracked for two Read more
Many servicers have seen ups and downs when it comes to the number of trials that are currently active in the modification program, but when homeowners look at the total number of modifications that have been offered and started, and Read more
Over the past few weeks many consumers have been changing their banks as a result of fee increases or adjustments to certain costs that come along with checking accounts and debit card use, and this has opened the door for Read more
Over the past few weeks many consumers have been changing their banks as a result of fee increases or adjustments to certain costs that come along with checking accounts and debit card use, and this has opened the door for Read more
As many consumers continue to struggle financially and are also looking to the future and how the various economic situations may impact their financial life during retirement, but there are some reports that indicate contributions may be increasing in some Read more