Borrowing and Credit

How to Qualify for a Car Loan

Car Buying Options A car is a big purchase, and you have multiple payment options. You can lease it by making monthly payments but never own the car. You can buy it with cash and not have to worry about making monthly car payments. You can also get an auto loan...

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DTI: Demystifying Debt to Income Ratio

By Jamie Wagner, Ph.D. What is Debt to Income Ratio (DTI)? Debt to income ratio (DTI) is the ratio of the amount of debt you owe compared to your gross income. Or, to put it in slightly different terms, the ratio is a comparison of all of the debt you have compared to...

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Credit Card: How to Get One With Poor Credit

Understanding Credit and Credit Cards Credit is borrowed money used to purchase goods and services often with a finance charge attached. The most common forms of credit are installment loans (auto, mortgage, personal or home equity) and credit cards. There are pros...

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