Tag: loan
How to Use a Credit Card Wisely
September 02, 2018. Tara Schatz
You can save money and build a positive credit score by practicing a few healthy habits.
How to Build Savings While Paying Off Loans
September 01, 2018. Robert Yaniz Jr
It may seem impossible, but you can still build savings while paying off your debts. Learn how to strike the perfect balance with these tips.
Creating Curb Appeal is About Landscaping and Much More
August 24, 2018. AAA Staff
Make your curb appeal pop from the ground up.
Can I Rent My House Through a Home-Sharing Service?
August 20, 2018. AAA Staff
Can I rent out my house through a home-sharing service? Many mortgages have occupancy clauses requiring a borrower to maintain a property as a primary home. Violating the clause may trigger severe penalties, like the entire loan becoming due. Also, lenders usually require homeowners insurance, which may prohibit the property from being used as a…
Tips for Understanding Your Credit Report
August 11, 2018. AAA Staff
You’re entitled to a free copy of your credit report once a year, but what should you expect to see when you check it?
Is Grad School Worth It? How to Determine If It’s the Right Option for You
August 05, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Getting a graduate degree may seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s a weighted decision to make.
Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill
July 19, 2018. AAA Staff
Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.
Tips For Tying The Financial Knot
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Couples getting married have a lot to discuss before their weddings: Venues. Entertainment. Floral arrangements. What may not come up as often, but what definitely should, are finances, according to Jill Schlesinger, senior CFP board ambassador for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. “Marriage is two different things. It’s a spiritual union, and it’s…
Do You Know What Student Loans Pay For?
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Many students wouldn’t be able to attend college without student loans. About 53 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 with bachelor’s degrees have outstanding student loan debt, according to the Pew Research Center. But student loans don’t cover every college-related expense. Students and their families often have to combine funding sources to cover not…
Tax Returns: Cash in on Tax Savings
December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Is it to learn how to get the most out of your tax returns? Okay, perhaps that’s not your New Year’s resolution. But the 2018 tax season is upon us, and while the deadline to file isn’t until April, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you can…
A Plan for Paying Back Student Loans
November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
College is an incredible experience. You make new friends. You explore new places. You learn how to write a seven-page research paper the night before it’s due. But on a serious note, one thing you might not learn at college is how to manage and pay back the money you borrowed to pay for your…
Financial Services Q&A: Monthly Car Payments
November 01, 2017. AAA Staff
How much money should I spend on monthly car payments? This really depends on how much money you make and how much discretionary income you’re willing to put toward a vehicle. The general rule of thumb is to spend 10 to 15 percent of your income after taxes, but if you cut down on the…
Why Does AAA Offer Mortgages?
October 01, 2017. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast Bank has provided financial services benefits to its members for over 20 years.
Life Insurance 101
September 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
No matter how far you are along life’s path, a life insurance policy can help protect those who mean the most to you.
How to Get an Auto Loan Through AAA
August 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Q. How do I get an auto loan through AAA? I usually just let the dealership find me a loan. A. It’s easy. AAA Northeast Bank offers a variety of auto loan products – including loans for dealer and private sales, lease buyouts, refinancing and more – at rates as low as 1.99 percent APR. You…
Curb Appeal Tips to Help You Sell Your Home
May 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Summer is a hot season for home sales. In fact, after a slight dip in May, home sales tend to climb well above the annual average in June and July, according to Trulia real estate listings. Curb appeal is always important, perhaps more so in summer when snow can’t hide patchy lawns and untrimmed hedges….
Distance Learning Costs
April 01, 2017. AAA Staff
The number of higher education students who took at least one distance education course grew by 3.9 percent in recent years, according to a study by Babson Survey Research Group. More than 1 in 4 students now take at least one distance education course. Distance education is comprised mainly of online education, and a small…