http://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/295260995/the-money-paradox People who were shown a picture of their “future selves” tend to save more (by 20%) than those who are shown pictures of their current selves. Studies show that as a person’s...
Does your landlord report to the credit bureau? In today’s economy, it’s a universal truth: a good consumer credit score is one thing that most, if not all, people consider to be important. Or if they don’t, they certainly should. That’s because our individual credit...
When it comes to signing a loan contract—whether it be for real estate, a lease, car, boat or any type of service, most people will sign a contract with the intention of complying with its terms. In the event a borrower defaults on a loan agreement, one of the more...
Providing Fake W-2’s for a Loan is Fraud “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice tearfully wondered why she and her husband were facing legal prosecution on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens: Live”. She and her husband, Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice,...
Statute of Frauds The Statute of Frauds is based on old English law and requires certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable. The statute applies to real estate sales and transfers or leases for more than a year. The Statute of Frauds is a misnomer and...
Millions of Americans are still struggling with growing debt, even though the economy is recovering. Many feel desperate for help. But be leery of debt settlement groups—you may end up further in debt. Debt-Settlement Firms Basically, a debt-settlement company is...