Can someone’s astrological sign tell us about their approach to finances? Researchers at LendingTree decided to have a little fun by averaging certain debt characteristics from credit reports based on people’s Zodiac sign. At the […]
Saving for retirement is a big financial goal. If you are just getting started or looking for ways to increase your nest egg, you can now put more into your retirement savings. The IRS raised […]
Reading your credit report on a regular basis can increase your financial literacy and empower you as a consumer. Because the information in your credit report determines your credit score and represents your financial history […]
A great deal of management advice centers on how to motivate a team. The trouble with this advice is that it assumes the people in that team are not already motivated to do their best […]
Credit scores are a hot topic these days, and the more information that comes out about them, the more you might start to start to wonder where your credit score stands among the rest. Credit […]
Unlike fictional ghosts and goblins, your credit score is very real and inextricably tied to your financial health. But, there are plenty of misconceptions out there about what that three-digit number really means. So just […]
In the new knowledge economy, what you know is your most valuable resource. Everything you’ve learned, everything you’ve been through, everything you’re good at and everything you are passionate about are your potential assets. If […]
Did you know that there are two types of credit inquiries, and that only one of them has an effect on your credit scores? Read on to learn about hard credit inquiries and how they […]
If you think your credit score only comes in handy when applying for loans and credit cards, think again. Your credit can affect your insurance policies, including auto insurance, homeowners insurance, life insurance and more. […]
Life insurance is most often used to replace lost income if the breadwinner of a family dies and to make sure mortgages, retirement and college savings are protected. Once you outgrow these financial obligations and […]