Wednesday 27 September 2017

How to Protect Your Identity at Home

[W]hen you hear about identity theft, you may think about all of the public computers in use as well as the credit card machines in stores. While these are all areas that are vulnerable to hackers and those who want to steal your identity, one of the most dangerous areas is at home. Why? Because...
How to Protect Your Identity at Home

Monday 25 September 2017

Giving Kids an Allowance – Should You?

When it comes to allowances for kids, there are generally two groups. Those who advocate for it and those who don’t are equally as vocal. There are a few things to be considered before deciding which side to be on.
What are the Rules?
Some parents believe you shouldn’t pay your kids for helping...
Giving Kids an Allowance – Should You?

Monday 18 September 2017

What is Your Credit Personality?

[P]eople have different views on credit and they handle it in various ways. It can be helpful to determine what your credit personality is so you can do a better job of managing it and avoiding temptation, which can get you in trouble. See if you identify with one of these people.
The...
What is Your Credit Personality?

Friday 15 September 2017

6 Ways to Get and Stay Out of Debt

[I]f you’re like most people, you have some debt. For many, that debt may be overwhelming and even crippling. You can’t do things you’d like to because you have to pay too many credit cards and loans. Here are six ways to get out of debt and stay out of debt.
Get Out of Debt
To get out of debt,...
6 Ways to Get and Stay Out of Debt

Wednesday 13 September 2017

Why Life Insurance is Important

[Y]ou get those life insurance mailers or see ads on TV and you may ignore them. If you’re relatively young and in good health, you may wonder why life insurance is important for you.
Protecting Your Future
Life insurance is designed to be paid out when you die, so how can it possibly protect...
Why Life Insurance is Important

Monday 11 September 2017

Saving Money on Groceries and Why It Will Help Your Credit

[W]hen you compare the cost of food to your income, you can see why groceries are such a big part of the budget for many families. It’s easy to spend $200 or more each week to feed a family of three or more. However, there are ways you save money on the groceries you buy.
Tips on Saving Money on...
Saving Money on Groceries and Why It Will Help Your Credit

Saturday 9 September 2017

Before You Rent Your First Apartment

[W]hether you’re a returning college student ready to move out of the dorms and into an apartment or a recent graduate getting a full-time job, one of the big decisions you will make is where you’ll live. If you’ve never rented an apartment before, the process may be exciting and even a bit...
Before You Rent Your First Apartment

Friday 8 September 2017

3 Things to Consider When Buying a Car

[B]uying a car is a major investment. It can be fun, especially when you see all of the new features and systems that are available. However, it should also be a serious decision that you make after considering the following three things.
1. Your Credit
If you have good credit, you’ll find it...
3 Things to Consider When Buying a Car

Thursday 7 September 2017

Common Mistakes People Make with Credit

[W]hen you get approved for a credit card or account, it’s a powerful, exciting feeling. You begin imagining how having this credit card is going to change your life. Before you get too excited and start using your new credit card, you should know the most common mistakes that people make when...
Common Mistakes People Make with Credit