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Good tires are extremely important for road safety. They can also be expensive, so you should be infomed on when to replace tires and how to save money when you do. When is it time to buy new tires? Most tires last between 5 and 10 years, but they can wear out faster if you… Continue Reading
It’s time to file your federal income taxes—the deadline is April 15, 2019. You must file a return even if you don’t owe any tax. Tax preparation can be stressful, but there are lots of resources available to help you. Here are some options.
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How much of a difference can it make to choose one kind of loan over another? A huge difference.
Laura lives with her husband and kids in Departamento 15, an area known as “El corredor salvadoreño” in Los Angeles. Continue Reading
Credit mix and new credit make up around 20% of your FICO® credit score*, combined. Having different types of credit, such as a credit card account and installment loan, like an auto loan, could be good for your score. Responsibly managing different types of credit demonstrates your ability to pay off future debts. Continue Reading
There is so much to celebrate this time of year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s! But when you’re in charge of the budget, festivities can quickly get expensive. Here are eight ideas to reduce costs so you can focus on what really matters—gratitude. Continue Reading
The length of your credit history affects about 15% of your FICO® credit score. The longer you’ve been building your credit history, the better it looks to the credit bureaus. They assume that a person with 15 years of recorded on-time payments is more likely to continue making on-time payments than a person with 1 year… Continue Reading