What is a credit freeze?
Raise your hand if you’ve been feeling the desire to put your credit on lock-down and if that desire grows stronger with every new data breach that’s broadcast on the news. It’s a tough world […]
The one money thing to do now that the holidays are over
While most people are recovering from the merriment of the holidays, savvy shoppers will be making a beeline for the seasonal decor aisle of their local department store. Nearly any retail expert will tell you […]
How cosigning a loan can destroy your credit
Cosigning a loan can be a loving gesture, especially since it is usually done for a family member. But if you do choose to do this, keep in mind how dangerous this is. The reality […]
7 killer ways to simplify your financial life
The simpler your financial life is the more secure it will be. When you spin lots of plates., you increase the odds of having a few of them fall and break into a million pieces. I’m […]
8 tips to shorten your house hunt in 2019
House hunting in a hot housing market is stressful enough – especially smack in the middle of a seller’s market — but newbies take heart: We tapped the experts for eight foolproof ways to make […]
50 realistic New Year’s resolutions
It’s the New Year, which is the best time to reflect on all the money things you did (or didn’t) do in the past 365 days and set financial goals for next year. New year, […]
5 ways to make 2019 a greener year
Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Perhaps you want to turn that leftover food into compost? Alexa has skills for these and other ecological tricks. Plus, there are some fun green habits to teach your children. Alexa […]
Forget making New Year’s resolutions — take action instead
Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition of paying attention to something important for a short period of time. Then it’s back to business as usual. In the long run, a couple of weeks of working […]
The biggest life insurance mistakes & how to avoid them
Consumers often underestimate the potential to make mistakes when it comes to life insurance. Perhaps is because life insurance is often thought of as a fringe product – something you pay for with whatever is […]
Home loan programs that require little to no down payment
Looking to move up in the housing world, but don’t quite have the cash? The following are a few programs that may be available to you: VA financing If you are a veteran, you can […]