How fast do your credit scores change?
Once you put all the work into cleaning up your credit history you want to see your efforts pay off fast. That makes sense. The reality is the speed at which your credit improvements are reflected in […]
How to get life insurance in 2019 in 8 simple steps
Life insurance is a noble New Year’s resolution, but if you’re unfamiliar with the process, purchasing a policy may seem daunting. Fortunately, applying for coverage has gotten easier in recent years. Here’s how to get […]
How some states are helping workers save for retirement
Saving for retirement is important. The most common way to save up for retirement is an employer-provided 401(k) account, according to the AARP. But not everyone has the benefit of saving for retirement this way. […]
5 financial resolutions even you can’t mess up
The new year has begun, so it’s time to start planning for a healthy and productive 2019. But instead of setting lofty financial resolutions that you’ll abandon faster than your gym membership, here are a […]
6 people to ask for advice on your student loan repayments
Whether you feel buried by your student loan debt or merely have pressing questions, it’s always wise to ask for help. However, with friends sometimes giving questionable advice, and with debt relief companies offering high-priced […]
The only divorce checklist you need
Whether you are planning to leave a bad (or even dangerous) relationship, or have already mutually and amicably agreed to part ways with your spouse, the key to a healthy breakup in which both parties […]
Why your mortgage payment keeps changing
Why would a mortgage payment ever change? Consumers are often given little explanation by their bank on why their payments are suddenly due to a different company. If this has ever happened to you, here’s […]
Goals without metrics are just wishes: How to conquer your resolutions
A new year, new goals, right? It’s human nature to want to start a new year with lofty goals for improving everything from your diet to your relationships and your finances. But when it comes […]
10 money mistakes everyone makes at the beginning of the year
When it comes to one’s finances, bad decisions can have a snowball-like effect. If you start off the year forgetting a payment here and there, being disorganized with your taxes or failing to contribute to […]
7 tax audit triggers for self-employed professionals
As a freelancer, you likely enjoy a degree of freedom that makes your traditionally employed friends envious. Nonetheless, that freedom comes with responsibilities in the form of tax burdens, some of which might increase the likelihood of an […]