How a bad credit score can affect getting an apartment lease
We naturally expect that credit will be issued when applying for a mortgage to buy a house. But it can also matter when it comes to renting. A bad credit score can affect leasing an […]
What your Zodiac sign says about your finances
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 […]
Is the Lyft subscription worth ditching your car for?
Subscriptions are everywhere: They are how you get your daily news, TV shows, even your groceries. Now hailing a ride comes with a subscription. In October, the ride-hailing company Lyft introduced its All-Access Pass, a […]
Here’s how much more you can contribute to your 401(k) in 2019
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 […]
How to read your credit report
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 […]
10 strategies for when your motivation falls short
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 […]
What is a good credit score?
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 […]
The 8 spookiest credit score myths just in time for Halloween
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 […]
10 tips for starting a business based on what you already know
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 […]
Everything you need to know about hard credit inquiries
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 […]