What is a loan? A loan is money that you borrow from someone for a specific purpose or an unforeseen event with a promise to pay back. When you borrow the money, you incur a debt and have to pay the money back to the lender over time, and a little extra money – called …
One of the best times financially is when you’re in your 20s – you’re likely not married, don’t have a mortgage or other obligations, and your job is probably the least demanding it will ever be. If you take advantage of this time, you’ll be very well off in the future, but if you waste …
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When we discussed student loans, you mentioned federal and private student loans. But what is a Federal Student Loan? Federal student loans are funded by the federal government. They have a fixed rate of interest, and their terms and conditions are set by law. Students with a financial need may even qualify for a subsidized …
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What is a Student Loan? A student loan is a loan that you can take to pay for your college education. With the cost of college education skyrocketing, student loans help people pursue their higher education dreams even if they cannot save enough to foot the entire bill. A student loan can be used for …
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What is Foreclosure? Foreclosure is a legal process where your home is put up for sale by the lender. It happens when your home is used as a collateral for a mortgage, but you default and aren’t able to pay back. Then the lender can foreclose your home to recoup the remaining loan amount with …
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Howdy Wall St. Willy! My friend went to get a mortgage to buy a house but the bank that was lending the money to him asked for a down payment. So, what is a down payment anyway? A down payment is money that you pay upfront when you take a loan. For example, you usually …
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Howdy Wall St. Willy! Earlier you talked to me about a mortgage. But I want to know about the different kinds of interest on a mortgage. Can you tell me about that? Of course, I can. The different types of interest for a mortgage are mainly fixed interest or floating interest. Floating interest is also …
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Introduction to Credit Cards for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of credit cards in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about them, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial …
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On TV, I heard about Personal Bankruptcy. But what is Bankruptcy anyway? Bankruptcy is a legal process that helps people sort their finances, when they cannot pay off their debts – due to excessive borrowing, a major financial setback like job loss, etc. How does the bankruptcy process work? Personal bankruptcy can be filed under …
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Howdy Wall St. Willy! My friend Daniel asked me about a Mortgage. But what is a mortgage anyway? Well a mortgage is a loan you take to buy a home. Well, can I get more money in a mortgage than what the home is actually worth. So like, if my home is worth $100000, can …
