Articles by Katherine Brown
Description: Katherine Brown is a freelance writer with a background in banking and finance.
Six Tips for Getting Your First Mortgage
Applying for your first mortgage can be a stressful experience. Here are some tips to help make the process a little easier…
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
Plan Ahead and You Won’t Need a Tax Refund Loan
With just a little bit of foresight and patience, you won’t need to get a refund anticipation loan this year…
Friday, February 12th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
Mortgage Foreclosed? You Might Still Owe Money
Did you know that even if you have to turn over the keys and walk away from your home, you may still be liable for the unpaid balance on your mortgage?
Friday, February 12th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Snowstorms Are Not a Problem for Teleworkers
People are taking snow days in the Northeast, but telecommuters are still working. More teleworking would save billions, and might grow after "Snowmageddon”...
Friday, February 12th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
Government Grants Help Defray College Expenses
Getting a higher education is an expensive undertaking. Ease your financial burden by applying for a government grant, in addition to your student loans…
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
Five Steps to Consolidating Your Credit-Card Debts
If you have mounting credit-card debts, you might be able to reduce your monthly repayments and get back in the black faster with the help of a consolidation loan…
Monday, February 8th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
Be Wary of Car Title Loans
If you own your vehicle and need to raise some cash, you might be tempted to take out a car title loan. This is a risky way to borrow, however...
Friday, February 5th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
The Advantages of Switching to a Credit Union
Why are so many people saying goodbye to their banks and moving their money to the credit unions? Simply because it's saving them money every month...
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
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