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How to Boost Your Credit Score in 2016

Now’s the time for New Year’s resolutions, and many are looking to up their credit scores this year. Your credit score largely depends on making on-time payments. Focus on bringing and keeping your open accounts current this year. To boost

U.S. to Track Luxury Real Estate Buyers

The U.S. Department of Treasury said on Wednesday that it would start tracking secret buyers of high-end properties in an effort to illicit money coming into luxury real estate. The initiative will begin in Manhattan and Miami-Dade County, two of the

Homeowners Could Benefit From Mortgage Refinancing

With mortgage rates so low, homeowners are looking at wide benefits from refinancing. According to a new report from Black Knight Financial Services, more than 5 million could qualify and benefit from refinancing their mortgage. Rates are now below 4 percent, and

Man Has 1,497 Credit Cards

Walter Cavanagh of Santa Clara, CA currently holds the Guiness Book of World Records title for having the most valid credit cards. Cavanagh currently holds 1,497 cards, totaling $1.7 million in available credit. He also carries a custom wallet, the world’s

Why 2016 Is an Important Year For Your Credit Score

You know your credit score is important, but this year that number is going to be more important than ever. Last month, the Federal Reserve Board raised the benchmark federal-funds rate for the first time in several years. And it’s expected

Beverly Hills Tops List of Cities With Highest Credit Card Debt

Americans nationwide are experiencing credit card debt, but some areas are experiencing it more than others. According to a recent report from CardHub, Beverly Hills had the highest credit card debt with an average of $13,583. “There could be some

Why You May Want to Put Just One Spouse on Home Loan

When you and your spouse are applying for a mortgage, sometimes it could be better to put just one of your name’s on the loan. John Walsh, CEO of Total Mortgage, says high debts, low income or poor credit could

Manhattan Real Estate Prices Break Records

Prices on Manhattan real estate are soaring. According to real estate firm Douglas Elliman, the average sales price went up 12 percent, while the median sales price broke records at $1.15 million. “The (Manhattan) market continues to be a safe haven,” said

Fidelity Replaces Credit Card Partners With Visa

On Monday, Jan. 4, Fidelity Investments announced that is was dropping credit card partners American Express and Bank of America. This ends a 12-year partnership. Fidelity will be replacing these partners with Visa and U.S. Bancorp. This is another loss

Is a Reverse Mortgage Home Loan Right For You?

Reverse mortgage home loans are looking more and more attraction for retirees who may not have saved as much as they wanted. Before considering the reverse mortgage, you should assess your finances. Use income projection tools to see whether or

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