Do You Need a Financial Mentor?

[S]chools often encourage mentorships for students. Some employers have mentor programs, pairing new employees with those who have many years of experience. Mentors can offer encouragement, advice and accountability to those who need it.
Anyone who struggles with their finances may want to...
Do You Need a Financial Mentor?

Common Myths on Building Credit

If you are just starting out on your own, you may have a hard time getting credit cards or loans because of a lack of credit history. You must build credit to get access to the best credit cards and loans, but you can mess things up if you don’t know how to do it correctly. Here are some common...
Common Myths on Building Credit

3 Things to Do When You Know You Can’t Pay a Bill

One of the worst feelings you can have is when you have a bill coming due and no way to pay it. You have either spent all of the money or you have to spend it on something more important. You don’t want to have to deal with those phone calls from creditors because you don’t know what to tell...
3 Things to Do When You Know You Can’t Pay a Bill

Why You Should Change the Due Dates on Your Bills

[Y]ou open up the credit card statement only to see another $30 late payment fee assessed. Ugh! You can’t believe you forgot to make a payment on time again. In between running the kids to daycare or school, meeting with clients and taking care of errands on the weekends, some things just get...
Why You Should Change the Due Dates on Your Bills

Good and Bad Reasons to Have a Credit Card

[G]etting approved for a credit card is a sign of responsibility. It can give you freedom with your finances. For instance, you can book a hotel or buy airline tickets, which would be difficult without a card. You should know why you want a credit card and understand if those reasons are good or...
Good and Bad Reasons to Have a Credit Card

Should You Avoid All Debt?

You hear financial experts preach about getting out of debt. They tell you to cut up your credit cards and pay for everything with cash. While some people may need to follow this advice, you may wonder if it’s the case for everyone. Should you avoid ever having any kind of debt again?
Not...
Should You Avoid All Debt?

Why Fall is a Good Time to Learn to Save Money

The busy summer season is behind everyone, and the upcoming holiday season is a few weeks away yet. Now is the time to focus on goals you have set. One of the most important is saving money.
Fall = Transition Time
You are transitioning from the lazy days of summer, times when you spent a lot of...
Why Fall is a Good Time to Learn to Save Money