Mariner Finance blog
Top Tricks to Get the Best Deal on Used and New Cars
January 13, 2021 Purchasing a car can be rewarding. However, there are essential decisions to consider before you purchase a new or used vehicle. While the price is a critical factor, it is not the only one to keep in mind when buying used and new cars. You have [...]
Top New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them
December 30, 2020 As the year ends, many people look forward to thinking about a New Year’s resolution and planning how to keep it. Research shows that an astounding 80% of people do not ultimately stick with their New Year’s resolution. Most people give up on their New Year’s [...]
Celebrating NYE During COVID-19
December 16, 2020 People associate New Year’s Eve with spectacular firework displays and massive social gatherings. New York’s annual ball drop in Times Square, for instance, usually has over 100,000 attendees. With the world still facing the COVID-19 pandemic, you can expect some changes in NYE traditions, but you [...]
Celebrating the Holiday Season during COVID-19
December 2, 2020 Since it is impossible to predict how the COVID-19 pandemic will play out, celebrating this year's holiday season may be different from what we're used to. Recent guidelines by the CDC warn that the forthcoming holiday celebrations need to embrace safety steps to minimize the risk [...]
What is VantageScore®*?
If you’re not familiar with credit scores or just want to know a little bit more about VantageScore®, this article is for you. What is VantageScore®? Created by a joint venture between the big three credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, VantageScore® is a credit scoring system developed in [...]
Holiday Shopping During COVID-19
It’s been a long year with the pandemic impacting every aspect of our lives. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and sales have reached an all-time low for many businesses. Is it time to cancel holiday shopping? The fear of contracting COVID-19 has kept shoppers out of the [...]
Celebrating Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent survey found that about a quarter of Americans believe gatherings won’t be safe until 2021. The ongoing pandemic has made many Americans reconsider taking their kids for trick-or-treating this year, and Halloween celebrations may also look unique. Will folks feel comfortable trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic? Will [...]
Lost Wage Assistance Program
Lost Wage Assistance Program The Lost Wage Assistance Program was created through an executive order to provide an additional payment ($300) on top of the weekly unemployment benefits for those who are eligible. Click below to find out the program details for your state: Alabama California Delaware Florida Georgia [...]
Back to School During COVID-19
This year's back-to-school experience may be significantly different from anything you've experienced in the past. The COVID-19 crisis is not only affecting how schools work, but how children learn – and you need to know how to deal with all the possible changes. Why Back to School is Different [...]
Hard Inquiry vs. Soft Inquiry: How Credit Checks May Impact Your Report
Credit inquiries are an unavoidable aspect of life in America. They are necessary when you apply for credit cards or loans. You might have to submit a credit application to move into a new apartment or home. The very mention of credit checks can make some people uncomfortable. However, [...]