What to Know About Advance-Fee Loans
Taking the plunge to take out a loan is scary enough without having to worry about being scammed in the process. Here are some ways you can be alert and aware of potential scams. Advance-fee loans are one type of scam to be incredibly wary of. With an advance-fee loan,…
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The States With the Highest Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt is a serious problem in the country currently, but there are certain states where it's worse than others. Here are the states with the highest student loan debt: New Hampshire ($36,367)Pennsylvania ($35,759)Connecticut ($35,494)Delaware ($33,838)Minnesota ($31,915) Here are the states with the lowest: Utah ($19,975)New Mexico ($21,373)California ($22,744)Arizona…
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Some Consumers Are Having More Trouble Taking Out Loans
People are finding themselves in situations where loans are harder to acquire as banks become pickier about who they choose to lend with. Although the economy only seems to be doing better and better, it appears that banks have tightened their standards. Up 3.3 percent from last year, 11.7 percent…
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Older Americans are Facing a Student Loans Crisis
Millennials aren't the only ones facing issues with student loans--their parents are suffering, too. The Consumer Financial Protect Bureau has reported that more baby boomers are carrying student loan debt into retirement than ever before: an estimated $66.7 billion worth, in fact. There's a fear that this debt is leading…
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4 More States Got Home Loans That Are Military-Friendly
Those in the military get housing benefits, but four more states just got military-friendly loans: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The Georgia Dream program provides assistance to first-time buyers, those that haven't owned a house in three or more years, and those who live in designated areas. The Florida…
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