We hear a lot about consumer credit in the news: “Consumer Credit is Up,” “Consumer Credit is Flat,” and so on. But what is consumer credit? Should you care? In general terms, consumer credit is debt that is taken on by individuals who intend to spend the funds right away. If you borrow money to…
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If you’re a parent looking for a college savings calculator to help plan your family’s education funding, you should be thinking about 529 plans. A 529 plan allows you to save for future college expenses. You can start saving at any time and build up funds as your child grows. You can use a college…
When it comes to “opting out,” we’ve long advised consumers to opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers using Opt Out Prescreen and from other offers that entice you to spend outside of your budget. Use this quick-reference guide to get your name off these marketing list Opt Out Prescreen Opt Out Prescreen allows…
Parents across the country are having the talk with their young adult as he or she heads out the door to college. This year, however, the talk isn’t about sex, drugs and rock and roll. Instead, it’s about whether or not the student should apply for a credit card before the new regulations go into…
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