Author: Melissa Brock
Is 620 a Good Credit Score?
Written by: Melissa Brock
A 620 credit score is considered a “fair” score. That means it’s higher than a “poor” score yet lower than a “good” one. Your credit score …
Student Loan Borrowers: These 7 Federal Programs Could Help Pay Off Your Loans
Written by: Melissa Brock
Approximately 61% of college graduates have student loan debt, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, and most of that money owed (more …
How soon can you refinance an FHA loan?
Written by: Melissa Brock
There is no waiting period for borrowers who want to refinance an FHA loan and switch to a conventional loan. But that doesn’t mean it’s automatically …
Are my refinanced student loans tax deductible?
Written by: Melissa Brock
While the principal of a student loan isn’t tax deductible, the interest you pay on it can be — and that includes refinanced student loans. If …
Could the latest federal student loan changes hurt or help you?
Written by: Melissa Brock
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that incoming and returning college students (and their parents) need to fill out to be …
8 of the cheapest (& most expensive) home siding options
Written by: Melissa Brock
You may think of the siding on your home as the part that “dresses it up.” However, it does more than that — siding protects your …
7 costs that could jeopardize your home bump-out plans
Written by: Melissa Brock
A bump-out addition is a small add-on to a home that doesn’t qualify as a full-blown addition. A bump-out can consist of a jutted-out section of …
Is the new pay-as-you-earn student loan plan really better for borrowers than the old one?
Written by: Melissa Brock
Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) and Pay as You Earn (PAYE) are two different federal income-driven repayment plans. These plans extend your federal student loan …
10 student loan refinancing myths that could be costing you big time
Written by: Melissa Brock
Just as there are student loan myths floating around, there are just as many regarding student loan refinancing. Refinancing means working with a private lender, which …
Help! My electric car battery died. How much is it going to set me back?
Written by: Melissa Brock
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be expensive. Depending on the type of EV you own, the battery could set you back $3,500 to $20,000. Based on …
8 quick & easy tips to spruce up your home on a budget
Written by: Melissa Brock
Home renovations in the U.S. average $48,264, and most projects range between $17,709 and $78,971. The size of your space is one of the biggest factors …
6 ways refinancing your student loans could save you cash
Written by: Melissa Brock
Refinancing allows you to consolidate your existing student loans — you trade multiple loans for one student loan payment. When you refinance, you may be …
Will refinanced student loans be forgiven?
Written by: Melissa Brock
Student loan forgiveness means that you are no longer required to pay back all or a portion of your federal student loans. Federal student loans …
