Take control of your finances with budgeting tips, spending strategies, and everyday money management tools. Whether you’re saving more, spending less, or setting new goals, this section helps you build a solid financial life.
The recent Equifax data breach has many consumers questioning how worried they should be about identity theft. The answer is very worried. Think about all the credit-related transactions you’ve made – or plan to make – over the course of your life. Not only could a thief make these same transactions under your name, they … Read more
Gone are the days when you had to contact your bank for a wire transfer to send money to a friend or family member, then wait two to three business days for the payment to show up in their bank account. Several mobile payment apps have entered the marketplace allowing you to make instant money … Read more
Many people get so caught up in long term financial goals that they forget about planning for what they want to happen over the next 12 months. While there’s nothing wrong with looking deep into the future – such as by setting the goal of purchasing a home in five years – you don’t want … Read more
From hurricanes to tornadoes to earthquakes, there’s almost no part of the world that’s safe from natural disasters. In the wake of the destruction that comes along with natural disasters, many of us are inspired to help out by making a donation. No matter how big or small, we want our donations to make as … Read more
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Travel down the right path and you’ll be happy with where things end up. Travel down the wrong path and you may look back and wonder what you were thinking. For most people, buying a home comes down to one thing: … Read more
Throughout our lives, we have to make certain financial decisions to ensure our current and future stability. It’s hard to plan for every single thing that happens in life, but you can make a few great decisions that cover the major bases. Here are seven financial moves you can’t afford to miss. Having a steady … Read more
Ever noticed how your local furniture store always seems to have some kind of zero down, zero percent interest financing deal going on? When you’re on the market for a new set of furniture, you might recall the most recent deal as you consider how you’re going to pay for the furniture. Here’s why you … Read more
After what seems like an eternity of car loan payments, you’ve finally mailed off the last payment on your loan. Now you fully own your car and you’re free of payments, what should you do next? Store your title away safely. In some states, the motor vehicle department will automatically mail a title to you … Read more
As a small business owner or office manager, there may come a time when you need to take a hard look at your spending. Did you know that approximately two-thirds of Americans don’t budget? While this number may or may not be as high in regards to small business, nothing changes the fact that you … Read more
Even though we are several months away from the holiday season, it will be here before you know it. While some people enjoy waiting until the last minute to shop for gifts, others realize the benefits of getting an early start. Would it be crazy to start your holiday shopping today? Rather than shoot down … Read more
