What to do if your credit card was stolen
There are few things more jarring than opening your wallet and realizing your credit card is no longer there. A close second could be logging into your account and noticing a slew of charges that […]
How to protect your identity during a divorce or breakup
When Mandi broke up with her longtime partner three years ago, she had many, many stresses: How would she care for her baby daughter? How would she stay on top of bills? What kind of […]
The big reason to file your taxes in January
For most Americans, the deadline to file tax returns with the IRS is April 15. But there is one big reason you may want to file your taxes as early: identity theft. Every tax season, […]
Keep track of these 4 key areas of your business to make tax filing smoother
Consumer optimism is high, thanks in part to recent tax cuts for businesses and individuals as part of tax reform – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – signed into law in December 2017 and […]
Self-employed? 5 things you need to know about tax reform
If you are one of 4+ million Americans who owns your own business, some important operational matters such as tax and accounting may go to the back burner. You either deal with them when you have free […]
6 ways to save on home & auto insurance in 2019
If reducing your expenses is a priority for 2019, you should take a hard look at your home and auto insurance policies. There’s a good chance you’re overpaying for insurance. Lowering your insurance premium is […]
Tips for homeowners during & after divorce
Even though the divorce rate in the U.S. is falling, it’s still common for marriages to end. The emotional cost of such a life-changing event is obviously significant, but the financial impact of a divorce can […]
How to stick to New Year resolutions and meet financial goals
Fitness centers are packed every January with new members, and all of a sudden everyone wants to get their finances in order and stick to a budget — just two of the popular New Year’s resolutions that […]
What is credit repair?
The term “credit repair” itself sounds nice and helpful, but has been hijacked by more than a few less-than-reputable companies. However, that doesn’t mean the idea of repairing your credit isn’t an important one — […]
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 […]