Category Archives: Loans
Pros and Cons of Financial Overhaul Bill for Chicago Consumers
It looks like the financial reform bill will pass – though just barely. But what does it mean for you – and specifically, for that debt you’re carrying around? If all goes according to plan, the overhaul will do more than aim to avert another financial crisis, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. It will alter the… Read More »
Bankruptcy Can Help Improve Decreasing Chicago Credit Scores
Worried you have a bad credit score? You’re definitely not alone. More than a quarter of Americans now have a credit score of 599 or less, which categorizes them as a poor risk to lenders – that’s 2.4 million more people than before the Great Recession, according to a recent report by FICO, Inc. That… Read More »
As Atlanta Credit Scores Decrease, Bankruptcy Can Offer a Fresh Start
Folks often feel alone when struggling to overcome a bad credit score. But the truth is, they’re not. More Americans than ever are considered high risk borrowers, according to information recently released by FICO, Inc. More than 25 percent of the country now has a credit score of less than 599 – an increase of… Read More »
Compare Banks and Credit Unions to Make the Most of Your Money
As banks pile on the account fees and other inconveniences, customers are starting to shop around. But to get the best banking bang for your buck, you need to be able to weigh all the options – and that means including credit unions. Consumers often overlook credit unions because they assume they won’t qualify for… Read More »
Credit Unions Offer Better Deals Than Banks For Some Atlanta Customers
If you’re tired of the fees your bank is tacking on to your checking account, how about forgoing the bank altogether? Don’t worry, I’m not advocating that you store your paycheck under the mattress – I’m talking about considering a credit union. As banks make simple checking accounts more expensive with things like account maintenance… Read More »