Retirement accounts are powerful financial tools that allow you to save for the future and cut your taxes at the same time. They’re brilliant. But if you work for yourself, or don’t have a traditional day job with a 401k, you ... Continue Reading
3 Best Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
No matter your financial situation, you can always build credit from scratch or rebuild a score that dropped. Use these three tips to improve your credit score: 1. Cut your credit utilization ratio. A key factor that ... Continue Reading
It’s Time to Get Your Free Credit Score (Without Hurting Your Credit)
Are you worried that getting your free credit score or reviewing your credit report hurts your credit? Don’t, because it doesn’t! Checking up on your credit file or credit score never jeopardizes your credit. That’s ... Continue Reading
What to Purge From Your Wallet to Avoid Identity Theft
Several years ago, my wallet was bursting with things I thought I was supposed to keep with me, just in case. If you’re like I was, you might be carrying around a treasure trove of confidential information and need to make ... Continue Reading
Money Tips for Graduates Who Want to Be Millionaires
Life as a graduate is like a breath of fresh air. No more grueling exams, assignment deadlines or inconsiderate roommates. It's a new beginning when you can finally live on your own terms. Though you're just starting ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Financially Plan for the Unexpected
Most people know what it’s like to get caught without enough cash in the bank or to lose sleep about a growing credit card balance. By then you’re feeling stressed and perhaps uncertain about how you’ll get your finances back ... Continue Reading
Top Tips for a Mid-Year Financial Checkup
Mid-year is a time when you’re probably thinking about an upcoming family beach vacation or a road trip to the mountains. But the lazy days of summer are also a great time for a quick financial checkup. While you’re ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Manage Money Better as a Couple
For many couples, managing money harmoniously is tricky. Whether you just moved in together, got engaged or married, money is a leading cause of disagreement for couples. Communication is known to be the cornerstone of a ... Continue Reading