March 2021

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s hard to know what to do with your dreams when your biggest supporter is gone. “I’ve been thinking about my music and everything, and I don’t even want to do it without him because it’s like he’s been there the whole time,” said Jalen Toney,Read More →

If you recently paid off a mortgage or credit card balance you’ve had for years, you’re probably dreading taking out another loan. Yet new statistics suggest that despite reservations, consumers are still taking out new loans. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Center for Microeconomic Data’s HouseholdRead More →

Mortgage without a credit score: possible before, easier now While the average credit score for successful mortgage borrowers in February 2017 was 720, (and 686 for FHA borrowers), not everyone who made the cut had great FICOs. In fact, some have been able to get a mortgage with no creditRead More →

When planning for your retirement, it’s important to consider all your big expenses. Unfortunately, there’s one expense that might not be on your radar — and it could be a big one. If you’re not prepared for it, it could strain your budget and cause you to empty your nestRead More →

Here are 7 common mistakes people make that can hurt your credit score. Your credit score can make or break your financial future. Not only is it used to determine if you are creditworthy enough to open a credit card, get a mortgage, rent an apartment, or get a carRead More →

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get your finances in order, you might consider debt consolidation. Many are struggling right now, so dealing with debt could very well be an issue for months to come. Debt consolidation is just that, a company youRead More →