When you’re about to buy a car, you might wonder if you have the ideal credit score to buy a car. First of all, there is no set credit score required by all auto lenders. The score each lender wants to see can vary, and several other factors come into play as well.

Student loan debt can be crushing, especially if you’re a new graduate seeking employment, or a young parent taking time off to raise children. If you have more than one student loan, it can be beneficial to consolidate those loans. But it’s not always a good idea. Learn how to use student loan consolidation effectively.

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, student loan borrowers in the U.S. were $1.3 trillion in debt at the end of 2016. This marks an increase of 170% from 2006.

 Student loan debt is at an all-time high. Currently, 44.2 million borrowers in the U.S. owe $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, according to a recent study by the New York Federal Reserve.

Millennials are getting older, but are they getting wiser? When it comes to their finances, the answer seems to be a pretty clear “no,” according to this new survey by Navy Federal Credit Union.

Trump donated $1 million from his personal funds to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.

Gearing up to buy a car? The first step is to take stock of your financing options. Consider looking into credit union auto loan options.

When I was in the third grade, my family decided to install a new pool in our backyard. We lived in Las Vegas, so it was an extremely welcomed addition. I can still remember the builders working long hours, the gaping hole of dirt in our backyard, and my constant yearning for the pool to be finished. “How long does it take to build a swimming pool?” I would ask myself.

The costs to build an outside patio can range from $5 to $50 per square foot depending on the type and size of the project. Most people pay in the range of $8 to $20 per square foot. The lion’s share of your costs will come from the materials and upgrades you choose. Labor runs anywhere from $5 to $15 per square foot.

According to the solar company EnergySage, the average cost for solar panels on a home ranged from $10,045 to $13,475 (after tax credits). Of course, a lot depends on where you live, the size of your home, and how much energy you use. A recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, in the first quarter of 2021, puts the national average cost of a residential solar system at $2.94 per watt.