Category Archives: Credit
How to Choose the Right Student Loan
Student loan debt is one of the biggest financial burdens for young adults. Making the wrong choice can lead to years of significant debt, but smart choices can make the experience far less painful. So what are the best ways to avoid debt in the first place and what are the best strategies for paying it off as painlessly as possible? Jose Montoya reports. Continue reading
Credit Score and How It Works
When looking to make any significant purchase, the first thing banks or car dealers will do is check your credit rating. But what is a credit rating, how is it calculated, and what does it mean? John Sullivan explains it all and offers insights on how to keep your rating strong. Continue reading
Credit Cards: Choosing the Best Option
Picking a credit card is one of the first major financial decisions a young adult makes, but not all credit cards are alike. Low interest rates, getting cash back, security, and accumulating airline miles or other perks are all incentives … Continue reading
How to Choose a Student Loan
Student loan debt is one of the biggest financial burdens for young adults. So what are the best ways to avoid debt in the first place and what are the best strategies for paying it off as painlessly as possible? … Continue reading
Purchasing A Home: What You Need to Know
The sluggish economy has made buying a home less attractive to young adults, but it can still be a critical step toward long-term financial security. Radio America’s Taylor Long reports.
How to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt
Whether finding it hard to pay off student loans or just spending too much money, many young people face significant debt. Radio America’s Caroline Peterson explains how to avoid debt and how to pay it off as painlessly as possible. Continue reading
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How Much Student Debt is Too Much?
As a college education gets more and more expensive, many students are taking on a tremendous amount of debt. Jeff Martin asks how much is too much.
To Rent or Buy: What Makes More Sense for Millennials?
Owning a home can be the greatest investment a person can make, but the recent financial crisis proved that buying before you’re ready can lead to disaster. Ryan Brown finds out how young people can figure out when to take the leap. Continue reading
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