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How to Establish Credit

It’s the ultimate catch 22 — you can’t get credit without credit history, but you can’t get credit history without credit! What’s a consumer to do?

If you ever plan on borrowing money in your lifetime, you’ll need to establish good credit. It takes several years to establish good credit, and 10 or more years to establish excellent credit. A good credit score also ensure you will receive the lowest interest rate possible on any loan. So here’s the skinny on how to get started. […]

April is Financial Literacy Month!

While every month is Financial Literacy month at MAK Financial, Congress has mandated April as Financial Literacy month for the rest of America. We’re committed to providing tips and education to keep your finances in check. We’re curious about how you’re doing…take our survey and we’ll compare your results with the national average.

Down Payment: Is Bigger Better?

Many experts advise home buyers to save enough for a 20% down payment, but there are financing options for those who save less. Although there are advantages to putting more down, don’t let a modest down payment exclude you from the market totally. Here are some financing options for those who have less to put Read more about Down Payment: Is Bigger Better?[…]