8 Things That Won't Hurt (Whew!) Your Credit
10/21/2019
Pay a credit card a month late, and you can count on it hurting your credit score. But there are some murkier areas you may wonder about: What happens if I marry someone whose credit is a lot worse than mine? Could my library fine from five years ago keep me from getting approved for a car loan? Does getting turned down for credit hurt my score?
Read MoreSave More Money for Your Next Vacation With This Simple Trick
10/08/2019
For some of us, it happens every year. When the weather starts to get colder, you start to dream of a winter escape to a warm beach or a spring break getaway. No matter the destination or date you envision, now is a great time to start putting money aside for your next vacation. And while saving enough to pay for a trip might seem like a lofty goal, there?s a handy hack to help get you there.
Read MoreConsolidating Debt: When does it make sense?
09/09/2019
Debt can be hard to crawl out of, especially when payments on credit cards, consumer loans and student loans continue to pile up on top of your living expenses. Overwhelmed with a blizzard of monthly bills, many people look at consolidation as an alternative. Streamlining debts can be a useful way of managing an unyielding financial burden and lowering costs, but it?s not for everyone. Here are a few things to consider before jumping into it.
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Credit Score
08/19/2019
Almost no one is perfect when it comes to credit scores. The average score for Americans has been inching up over the past decade and is now close to 700. Many lenders consider that a good number, but the highest possible score is 850, according to Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, which developed some of the most widely used models for credit scoring. The lowest possible score is 300.
Read MoreTips for Parents of Boomerang Kids
05/30/2019
Your adult child has finished school and is now starting a new life ? at home. According to a Pew Research Center survey, over half of parents in the U.S. with adult children say they helped their adult kids financially in the previous year. Some of that help came in the form of letting their kids move back home. If you'll be welcoming a ?boomerang? child, here are some tips to know.
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