How to build credit when you're just getting started After you finish high school or college, when you're developing your financial independence, you'll probably have several essentials on your to-do list: find a job, rent an apartment, maybe buy a…
Money can be difficult to talk about, and many financial issues are complicated to tackle. That's why Chase and Vox Creative created the Five Essentials series, found here and distributed through the Vox(Opens Overlay) Media Network, to explore financial fitness…
Two couples share how they chose their perfect home. For Brooklynite Michael Franklin and his wife, moving to Westchester County seemed like a dream. They imagined their life in the New York City suburbs: a big grassy yard with a…
Owning a home is a big part of the American dream, but what happens when you wake up in a house that doesn't quite fit your needs? Deciding whether to remodel your current home or move to a new one…
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For many people, credit scores can be intimidating and confusing, involving complex numbers and difficult calculations. The thing is, they're also important: credit scores can have a major impact on your finances—especially down the road, when you're applying for a…
Have you ever checked out a home that your real estate agent listed as "cozy"—only to discover that it was the size of a chicken coop? Or realized that the kitchen a seller described as "efficient" could be better described…
Marcia Hernandez worked for two years to save enough money for a down payment on a first home for herself and her wife, Vivian. A $5,000 Homebuyer Grant from Chase helped make their dreams a reality. For years, Marcia Hernandez…