Credit Lock or Credit Freeze. What’s the Difference?
Credit Lock or Credit Freeze. What’s the Difference?
If it seems it’s getting harder to protect your personal and financial information, you’re not wrong. As more of our financial activities migrate online, hackers and thieves are working overtime to find ways to compromise it. Fortunately, there are also more options for keeping your information safe and out of the wrong hands. Two of […]
Read MoreDebunking 6 Myths About Credit Reports and Scores
Credit reports and scores have an impact on many aspects of consumers’ financial lives, so it’s no surprise that there is a lot of misinformation surrounding them. Misunderstanding credit reports and scores and their impact can limit consumers and even lead to making less-than-ideal financial choices. Are you ready to let go of misinformation and […]
Read More5 Tips to Help Adult Children Move Out on Their Own
The number of adult children who move back in with one or both parents has been on the rise since 2000 and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, more than 20 percent of adults age 23-37 are currently living at home. The high cost of housing, crushing student loan debt and stagnant wages […]
Read MoreConduct a Mid-year Financial Resolution Checkup
With the year more than half over, it’s time for a mid-year financial resolution checkup. If you’ve been making progress on your resolutions — way to go! If you haven’t, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of time to work on them before the year ends. And even if you didn’t make any, it’s a good […]
Read More6 Hints for Planning a Budget with Tip Income
Relying on cash tips for a good chunk of your income has both advantages and drawbacks. On the one hand, you’ll almost always have cash on hand (which is increasingly rare these days). But that can also be a potential drawback if you don’t practice discipline with how you account for that cash. Additionally, relying […]
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