When it comes to applying for any type of loan, preparation is key. Improving your credit, lowering your DTI and decreasing the amount you need to borrow can help you qualify for a loan. Loan denial ...

Western Sky Financial was a lending company that charged exorbitant fees and interest rates on loans, and ceased operations in 2013. Although the company is no longer making loans, the story of ...

In October 2008, as the world’s financial markets were sucked into a giant vacuum created by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, Cherie McMurdie endeavored to buy her backyard neighbor’s house. McMurdie’s ...

With apologies to Dr. Seuss, I’d like to add some lines to his wonderful book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” which is a popular graduation gift for college students. You can steer yourself any direction ...

The three-year pandemic pause on federal student loan payments is over. Starting October 1, you may have to start paying back those loans again. The Boston Globe's Diti Kohli gives a quick lesson on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When I was in college, getting student aid felt like free money – who doesn’t love getting free stuff? My wife and I were newly ...