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Found this over at one of our favorite blogs, The Five Cent Nickel: As most of you know, I got an iPhone back in July. Since it arrived, I’ve had a blast digging through the App Store looking for life-changing apps. While I’ve found some real gems, I’m sure that I’ve missed out on some...

Many people turn to debt management agencies as a way of restructuring their debt. The goal of rearranging debt is to eventually pay off the amount owed and prevent the necessity of filing for bankruptcy. However, not everyone makes the most of debt management. This can lead to situations where more debt is accumulated and...

What is a credit score?A credit score is a number that lenders, landlords and prospective employers use to predict how an individual will handle obligations like repaying a loan or paying rent on time. How is my credit score used?When you apply for credit, the lender uses your FICO score to measure risk in deciding...

Reverse mortgages have been around for nearly 20 years, but it wasn’t until the current financial crisis that they caught on. Seniors are turning to these loans to tap the equity in their homes and generate tax-free income to help them ride out hard times. For Frank and Carol Rider, a reverse mortgage is providing...