Alex Thompson

Alex has been a journalist for over a decade, and his areas of expertise are business and technology trends. His in-depth knowledge of the digital world enables TrendsForge to provide innovative insights.

Mortgage Help for Government-Backed Loans Continues

Mortgage Help for Government-Backed Loans Continues

The COVID-19 crisis has been going on for over a year, and many people are still having money troubles. If you’ve lost your job or your pay has gone down, you might still be able to get help with your mortgage payments. Good news is, you can still ask for this help even if you got it before during the pandemic.

Understanding Bridge Loans: Achieving Maximum Functionality and Suitability

Understanding Bridge Loans: Achieving Maximum Functionality and Suitability

Bridge loans are temporary financial solutions for people and organizations awaiting permanent funding, typically for big purchases such as homes. Since they inject fast cash, bridge loans are popular to meet short-term obligations. Yet they are inherently short, lasting just a few months to one year.

The Ideal Budget and Criteria for an Engagement Ring

The Ideal Budget and Criteria for an Engagement Ring

I may not completely understand why the ring is such a big deal, but it’s clear that people often talk more about the engagement ring than the wedding itself. Usually, people say you should spend three months’ salary on the ring, but is that really needed? It depends on your money situation and what your partner likes.

Is it Possible to Live Without Credit?

Is it Possible to Live Without Credit?

I recently exchanged emails with a young man who had an unusual goal: to achieve a credit score of zero willingly. Yes, you read it right. He intended to have such a low credit score that credit bureaus would mistake him for deceased. Initially, I thought his goal was rather crazy. After all, most of us want to enhance our credit scores.