Ben Luthi
Ben Luthi is a personal finance writer and a credit cards expert who loves helping consumers and business owners make better financial decisions. His work has been featured in Time, MarketWatch, Yahoo! Finance, U.S. News & World Report, CNBC, Success Magazine, USA Today, The Huffington Post and many more.
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15 Side Jobs You Can Easily Do From Home
Published 09/04/2018 by Ben Luthi
Are you looking to save extra money or pay off debt? Or maybe you just want some extra cash in your pocket for the weekends. Regardless of your specific goal, finding a side job can help. Here are the best side jobs from home currently out there.
The Definitive Guide to Point of Sale Financing for Healthcare Providers
Published 09/04/2018 by Ben Luthi
As a healthcare provider, you’re dedicated to helping people. But due to the nature and costs inherent to the healthcare industry, your patients often end up with a large bill. Point of sale financing for healthcare may help your patients make financial arrangements to pay their bills.
Roof Financing Options: How To Pay For Roof Replacement
Published 09/04/2018 by Ben Luthi
There are multiple ways to finance the repair or replacement of a roof. This article provides a detailed guide on how to compare the options available and get the best deal possible. Remember these steps when planning your next roof project:
Zero Fee Contractor Financing: Everything You Need to Know
Published 09/04/2018 by Ben Luthi
As a contractor, one of the hardest parts of the job is getting paid. If your customers don’t have cash, they need to secure financing before they can pay you. And even then, it can take a while to get what you’ve earned. Zero fee contractor financing may help you collect your payment faster.
International Student Car Loans: What You Need to Know
Published 09/04/2018 by Ben Luthi
If you’re looking for international student car loans in the U.S., your options are limited. Traditional auto lenders typically require a credit history and a Social Security number, both of which are hard to come by when you’re not a citizen.
Chinese Real Estate Investors Reverse Decade-Long Buying Spree
Published 09/04/2018 by Ben Luthi
Since 2008, Chinese real estate investors have spent tens of billions of dollars on commercial properties in the United States. In many cases, they’ve overpaid to acquire hotels, office buildings, and empty lots to build new residential spaces.
How Soon Can You Refinance a Student Loan After Graduating? 3 Reasons to Wait
Published 08/01/2018 by Ben Luthi
If you’re about to leave college or you just graduated, you might already be thinking about what you’re going to do with your student loans. Refinancing is one option to help you pay them down more quickly. But how soon can you refinance a student loan after graduation? There’s no waiting period, so you can technically refinance them the minute you’re officially done.
How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for Student Loan Consolidation?
Published 08/01/2018 by Ben Luthi
If you’ve taken out a lot of student loans, student loan consolidation can help you streamline your repayment plan into one new loan. But how long does it take to get approved for student loan consolidation? The short answer is approval can take anywhere between a few days and a few months. It all depends on the type of student consolidation loan and the lender you choose.
6 Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
Published 08/01/2018 by Ben Luthi
If you’re deep into your retirement and running out of money, you don’t have many options. Going back to work can be difficult or even impossible, and you may not have access to other income streams. In a situation like this, it might make sense to consider a reverse mortgage. Here are the pros and cons of reverse mortgages.
Can Student Loans Be Removed From My Credit Report?
Published 08/01/2018 by Ben Luthi
of students with loans default on them (Department of Education).