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 …
Introduction to Mortgage for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of mortgage in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about mortgage, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial Literacy course …
Introduction to Bonds for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of bonds in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about investing in bonds, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial …
Sometime ago, we talked about assets and liabilities when we discussed Net Worth. But can we discuss it in a little more detail now? Sure we can! Assets are things that you own, and can be sold to get money. And liabilities are things that you owe someone. Can you give me some examples …
When we talked about credit report, you said I should review it periodically. But why do I need to review my credit report? You need to review your credit report because any incorrect information on your credit report can negatively impact your loan applications, like a mortgage, and credit card applications. Also, reviewing your …
Comparison: Credit Cards vs Debit Cards for Kids and Teens This video does a credit card vs debit card comparison in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each, or used as a money & personal finance resource …
I’ve often heard people talk about credit report and credit score interchangeably. But, based on what you’ve told me, I think they are different, aren’t they? That’s right, they are related, but quite different. Your credit report contains information about your financial history and behavior, whereas your credit score summarizes these details into a …
We’ve talked about the importance of periodically reviewing our credit report. But is there a way to get a copy of my credit report for free? Each credit bureau offers your credit report for a small fee, but yes, you can also get a copy of your credit report totally free through other avenues. …
As we’ve discussed earlier, both Conventional Mortgages and FHA Loans help us buy a home through a loan. We make a down payment, and repay the loan principal, interest, etc through monthly payments. But what are the differences between them? The main difference is in terms of credit score and minimum down payment requirements. …
We have talked about home equity loan and home equity Line of Credit or HELOC in the past. But can you please quickly summarize these for me? Both home equity loan and home equity Line of Credit let you borrow against your home equity. Both could give you access to a large amount of …
