Topic Selection: Borrow
Borrowing is one part of your financial toolbox. Take control of your use of loans and credit, manage any outstanding debts, and decode your credit score and report.
Manage Credit Use and Debt Load
- Life Without Credit Cards: It Can Be Done
- Pros and Cons of Debit and Credit Cards
- The Smart Student's Guide to Managing Credit Cards
- Credit Card Rewards Programs 101
- The Bottom Line: True Costs of Borrowing Money
- 6 Surprising Credit Myths Revealed
Credit Scores and Reports
Income Gaps
- Plugging Spending Leaks
- Get Out of Credit Card Debt Now!
- Finding More Aid After a Change in Your Situation
- Paying for College When You're Short on Financial Aid
- What to do if You Can't Pay Rent
- Consequences of Not Paying Your Bills
- Think Twice About Tapping Your Retirement Fund
- Review Your Borrowing Options
- Why Pawnshops and Car Title Loans are a Bad Deal
Major Purchases
- The Smart Student's Guide to Buying a Car
- 5 Tips for Avoiding a Technology Budget Crunch
- The Bottom Line: True Costs of Buying a Car
- Reducing the Costs of Owning a Car
- The Smart Student's Guide to Leasing a Car
- 4 Things to Consider When Buying a Home
- Paying for a Wedding: Save Money on Your Big Day