Ask an Expert: Should I Settle My Car Loan?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Bruce McClary: 05/17/2021 This week’s question: I had a car repossessed 2 years ago and the finance company recently sent me a letter offering me a settlement offer that would allow …

When is the Best Time to Buy Your First House?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Hermond Palmer: 09/21/2020 Buying your first home provides an incredibly unique combination of feelings: the excitement of starting a new chapter, the adventure of tackling home improvement projects, the stress and …

Ask an Expert: Is it alright to run out the clock on an old debt that’s in collection?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Bryce McClary 05/11/2021 This week’s question: I have received a settlement offer on an old credit card debt from years ago when I was out of work. Would it be better to …

CDC extends eviction moratorium through July

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By John Kruzel 06/24/2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday announced a one-month extension to the nationwide pause on evictions put in place amid the coronavirus pandemic. The eviction moratorium, …