Being credit healthy is the state of being in the pink of health – not your physical or mental health but your credit health. While measuring your credit score is a complex process as a lot of...
It is a common practice these days to go for a complete health check up quarterly or half yearly. But have you ever considered checking up your credit health? Being physically and mentally sound is no...
To err is human’ – we have been hearing this old saying in our moral science classes during our school days. Now that we have come of age, let us include this in the credit scenario also. In other...
It is rightly said by our elders that health is wealth. Though our ancestors clearly meant our physical health and peace of mind, they definitely did not have any idea how this adage held significance...
According to a survey conducted recently, it was found out that a magnanimous 97% of the Indian population was absolutely oblivious of their credit score. In fact they hardly know that something as...
Punit had applied for a car loan a month back and was waiting anxiously when he will finally drive his favorite SUV once the loan is approved. But to his utter dismay, he found that the bank has...
You have lived all your life saving every penny for the future of your children so that when you die, everything will be transferred to your children. Wish it was that easy! It is not a piece of...
Debt is no less than a disease. It can be called a silent killer. Although you know it that you should keep debt at bay, yet no matter however much you try to control your finances, it is very hard to...
At times the turbulent waters of finances can be difficult to navigate. Doing it alone, with no help or guide, can be even more challenging. So here are ten of the most common financial mistakes...
The economy is slowly healing and individuals have taken it upon themselves to cut superfluous spending as well as create manageable budgets that allow them to save. There are certainly some helpful...
In a tough economy, getting into credit card debt can be easy and getting out can be difficult. One reason is that credit can be extremely convenient to use when cash is short and another major reason...
Many people face less than desirable credit scores and struggle with the consequences each and every day. Sometime the low scores are due to filing bankruptcy or having too much debt to keep up with...
With college tuition continuing to rise, student loans are almost a requirement for anyone pursuing a degree. Even though the rates for student loans typically don't depend on credit scores, student...
Credit card charges that are unauthorized are not only annoying but they can also cause severe damage to your credit rating. Once your good credit is blemished, it can be very difficult to remedy...
Do you have a retirement spending plan? Many people who are close to retirement age suddenly realize that they haven’t planned for retirement beyond putting some money aside or starting a 401(k). The...