5 ways a mistake on your credit reports can hurt you
Credit affects much of our daily lives — sometimes in ways we don’t expect. That’s why it’s so important to watch out for credit reporting errors. Here are five ways a mistake on your credit […]
The fabulous un-budget: A rational alternative to cumbersome budgeting
Budgeting is undoubtedly helpful in managing your financial life. Yet many people are loath to do it. Numeracy skills are one issue. People often think budgeting is mathematically difficult. I doubt true arithmophobia is a common obstacle, […]
What exactly happens when you donate your body to science?
When you face the death of a loved one, you’re facing more than grief. You can suffer a financial hit: Funerals are expensive. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, in 2017 the average cost of a […]
How to get life insurance with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – better known as COPD – is a more common disease than people are aware. And since there is no known cure, and it is potentially degenerative in nature, it can […]
These little nuances may affect mortgage options for first-time buyers
Purchasing a house for the first time requires careful planning and consideration so you can make the right financial choice for you and your family. Here’s what you ought to consider when your determining whether […]
What to do when your adult kid ages out of your health plan
Two years ago, recent college grad Amelia Hefferon was working as a stage actor in Chicago’s lively theater scene. In between gigs she found part-time work at the neighborhood fitness center to pay the bills. […]
The 5 DIY projects that will boost your home’s curb appeal (and resale value)
Sometimes, I like to stroll around my neighborhood and gaze at the front of all of the homes in my area. It’s fun to see who updated their landscaping this summer, whose weeds are out […]
How to recognize a financially abusive relationship – and get out of it
Domestic violence shatters a victim’s sense of physical and emotional safety, and financial abuse makes it even harder for victims to break free from the grip of their abuser. Financial abuse is “using money and financial […]
Equal Pay Day and the state of the gender wage gap in 2019
Equal Pay Day for women, which fell on April 2 for all women this year, is when we raise awareness for how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go to realize […]
Some of the best balance transfer credit cards of 2019
Below is a list of some of the balance transfer credit cards out there offering the best introductory offers and lowest balance transfer fees, helping you to get as much time as you can to […]