Should You Borrow Money From Your 401k?
It can be frustrating and often frightening when due to unemployment, a recession, or other factors, a person’s available cash is not enough to meet his or her obligations. Sometimes when this happens, a person does have money in his or her 401k plan that could help the person pay his or her bills. However, it is important to understand the potential penalties for borrowing or …
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The Truth About the Truth in Lending Act
Since 1968, American consumers have been entitled to clear disclosure of credit terms and costs in lending agreements. It was in 1968 that Congress passed the Truth in Lending Act. The law applies to many types of personal credit including credit card debt and residential mortgages. It applies to personal consumers who are seeking or applying for credit but it does not apply to …
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