My Lending Club portfolio is finally starting to take shape. If you haven’t signed up for a Lending Club account yet, here’s a step-by-step guide to becoming a lender and a sneak peak into what you’ll see once you fund some loans.
For all the details on minimum investments, interest rates, and requirements, see my full [...]

Posted March 10, 2009 in Investing by Madison | Comments?

Photography Jukebox
Working on your finances each day can get pretty boring if you don’t spice it up once in awhile. Challenge yourself to think in a different way, or try something new today! Looking for a place to start? The personal finance alphabet is a fun way to work through your finances from A [...]

Posted March 9, 2009 in Savings by Madison | 1 Comment

I’m always on the lookout for free credit scores! Since it’s Free Money Friday, I thought it was the perfect time to highlight another one. Lazy recently told me about Credit Karma, which offers you free access to your credit score daily.
How to Get Your Free Credit Score

Enroll at Credit Karma.
Verify your email address [...]

Posted March 6, 2009 in Debt by Madison | 4 Comments

The details for the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan were released yesterday. The new title of the program is “Making Home Affordable.”
There are two components for home owners, refinancing and loan modifications. Participation is voluntary and the lender has to choose to participate. Details of both plans are below.
Home Affordable Refinance
Borrowers who haven’t been [...]

Posted March 5, 2009 in Debt by Madison | 1 Comment

I got an email from an old business associate this week. It’s always nice to hear what people have been up to… and even more interesting when they have a personal finance idea to share. He’s a real estate investor, and it turns out he is looking to expand.
I’ve been interested in real estate, [...]

Posted March 4, 2009 in Roundups, Taxes by Madison | 6 Comments