No matter if you need to pay a tax bill because you earned more than expected or had too little tax withheld from your paycheck, owing the IRS can be scary. Before you panic or start imagining calls from collectors or a ... Continue Reading
Can’t Pay Bills? Take These 6 Steps Now
Anyone, even high earners, can experience a financial hardship where you can't pay bills. According to a SunTrust survey, one-third of family households that have an annual income over $75,000 live paycheck-to-paycheck ... Continue Reading
Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?
Whether you should refinance your student loans is a hot topic. They're now the second largest type of debt behind mortgages, with $1.25 trillion outstanding. The average student loan balance is about $37,000 per ... Continue Reading
Your Emergency Fund: 5 Tips to Build a Financial Safety Net
You’ve heard it time and time again. Everyone should build an emergency fund. Easier said than done, right? Saving can feel like an impossible task when you’re just getting by each month. But even if you're living paycheck ... Continue Reading
FICO vs. VantageScore Credit Score–What’s the Big Difference?
If you signed up for a free credit score using a site like Credit Karma, you’ve probably noticed something a little strange: Your free credit scores are different than your FICO scores. What gives? Most free sites offer ... Continue Reading
How to Find the Best Financial Advisor or Expert
Have you ever wondered if you need a financial advisor or retirement expert? Most of us want expert advice, but aren't sure if we're a good candidate to work with a professional. You've probably heard that many ... Continue Reading
Should You Pay Down Debt or Invest?
Most people feel uncomfortable about having debt and want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Believe me, I’m a huge proponent of living a debt-free life. However, it's also important to consider whether you should pay ... Continue Reading
Pay Lower Interest Rates on Debt and Save Money
No one should pay more interest for their debt than they absolutely have to. If you can't pay off debt using your existing assets, the next best option is to exchange it for lower interest rates until you can pay it ... Continue Reading
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