How to dispute a “debit” report
Thanks to companies like ChexSystems, we all have what we like to call “debit” reports. These reports track our banking behavior just as credit reports track credit behavior. The key difference between the two is […]
50 fun ways to teach your kids about money
Teaching your kids about money can be fun — you can take a day-to-day activity and make it a learning moment, or turn a complex topic into a game. Your child has something to learn […]
A beginner’s guide to finding the right homeowners insurance policy
Your mortgage lender will require that you buy a specified amount of homeowners insurance before letting you close on your home. When looking into homeowners insurance companies, you’ll want to consider the company’s financial stability, […]
Is AppleCare smartphone insurance worth buying?
You can cover a lost or stolen iPhone with a new insurance policy — but it will cost you. Apple has quietly launched a new product that may be just as exciting as the next […]
One simple trick to cut your life insurance costs
For many people, the amount of life insurance protection they need throughout their lives varies. Many life insurance policies allow you to adjust your death benefit amount while your policy is active, but another way […]
Why baby boomers still need this important financial protection tool
All the generations do money differently. Millennials are budgeting far differently than those in Gen X, for example. But we all have something new to learn and consider when it comes to our money. For most […]
How to file a homeowners insurance claim after a natural disaster
If you live in an area susceptible to natural disasters, chances are you’re going to need to file a homeowners insurance claim at some point. Filing a disaster claim requires that you provide a lot […]
They may share love, but many couples don’t share money
Some couples share everything, from homes, to clothes to pets. But there’s one thing many don’t mingle: finances. In fact, one-in-five people keep and manage their money separately from their partners, according to a new […]
8 ways to save on prescription drugs
With health insurance coverage, prescription copays and out of pocket costs fluctuate based on the type of drug and the plan itself. Without coverage, you’re 100 percent responsible for the full cost of your prescriptions, […]
8 hidden moving expenses to watch out for
Whether you’re moving across the country or just across town, one of the first things you should do before loading up your boxes is create a moving budget. This will help you make sure your […]