How to get your credit reports for free
It should be easy to obtain your credit report, right? After all, it’s become fairly well-known that we should all review our credit reports, and there are more tools than ever to help us do […]
FYI: You can get free birth control
Birth control is a big part of women’s health. 99% of sexually active women in America have used a form of contraception at some point in their lives, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research […]
Here’s how to trade stocks with voice commands
By now, many of us are familiar with how Alexa, Amazon’s friendly voice assistant, can answer questions, provide news and weather information, and help out around the home by switching on lights and adjusting the heating. However, […]
9 easy steps to save on your mortgage before you close
A home is the biggest single purchase most people will ever make and like any other major investment, it makes sense to look for the best possible price — for the mortgage as well as the house […]
Can you retire now? Here’s the complete answer
It’s entirely possible that you have enough money to retire now, but you may not know it because you may not be asking the right questions. It’s also possible that you are planning to retire […]
5 common credit mistakes to avoid when getting a mortgage
Do you think your credit score qualifies you for some of the best mortgage terms available today? Maybe you’ve requested your credit scores recently and you think they look pretty good, but what if what […]
How to prevent fraud in your business
ID theft and credit card fraud are at an all-time high. To attract customers and provide service to as many clients as possible, businesses must be willing to accept payment over the web and mobile […]
5 ways to get your budget ready for holiday travel in 5 minutes or less
Holiday travel is an expensive undertaking. For many, the mere thought of is cringe-inducing — given the seasonal price hikes and chaos that comes with traveling at the end of the year. But that doesn’t […]
How to avoid charity fraud this holiday season
Many Americans focus on acts of generosity and kindness during the holiday season. That equals big benefits for good causes. “There’s a pretty big spike in charitable giving at the end of the year,” said […]
Most affordable LGBTQ-friendly colleges & universities
From bullying at school to discrimination in the workplace, those in the LGBTQ community have suffered many disadvantages throughout their lives. Fortunately, the nonprofit organization Campus Pride helps students discover colleges with LGBTQ-friendly practices, policies and programs. Of course, […]