Financial Education
Credit Cards: Insider Info You Need To Know
The first inklings of credit cards appeared as clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia, at least 5,000 years ago, recording transactions between merchants for payment of goods or services that would come later. Today, we are all too familiar with those thin, rectangular pieces of plastic, so much so that 77 percent of U.S. adults have […]
Read More....Saving for Retirement: Traditional IRA vs ROTH IRA
56% of Americans feel behind on saving for retirement, yet 25% of workers haven’t made retirement contributions in at least a year, according to Bankrate. For some, retirement is right around the corner, so much so that it can feel more scary than exciting. For others, it’s tempting to sweep saving plans under the rug […]
Read More....Personal Loans: A Quick and Easy Guide
You have needs, wants, desires, and dreams. Much to our chagrin, achieving these aspirations requires money. But what if you don’t have the cash you need? A personal loan is a viable option when you need financial support to accomplish your goals. What is a personal loan? Personal loans are sums of money individuals can […]
Read More....Understanding Credit Scores: No Luck Required
March is the month of four-leaf clovers and Leprechauns, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to learn about credit and credit scores? That’s because March is National Credit Education Month! What’s even better? You don’t need any luck to be a credit expert! What is Credit? Let’s start at the beginning. What […]
Read More....2 Debt Repayment Strategies You Will Love
Does reading “debt repayment strategies” send a shiver down your spine? That wouldn’t be the only cause for a case of the chills. The temperatures are dropping, the wind is howling, and it takes me at least 10 extra minutes to leave my warm, cozy bed each morning. February is here, and with it comes […]
Read More....3 Financial Resolutions To Kick Start 2024
It’s the new year! You know what that means: New Year resolutions. While hitting the gym and eating healthier are popular resolutions for a reason, financial resolutions are the real unsung heroes of 2024 prepping. Financial resolutions are the gateway to achieving additional yearly goals. For example: Creating a budget → ability to afford a […]
Read More....Help Seniors Recognize and Defend Against Scams and Elder Fraud
Seniors are swimming in fraud-infested waters, vulnerable to scammers eager to take a massive bite out of their victim’s finances. It sounds dramatic, but these attacks are serious, and learning to prevent them is essential to protect the financial wellness of your loved ones. In 2022, 88,262 people over 60 fell victim to elder fraud, […]
Read More....Credit Unions vs Banks
What advantages do credit unions have over traditional banks? Many of us are no strangers to traditional banks but credit unions are a different story. “Credit unions…they do stuff with money, right?” Here lies the typical response I get when I ask younger generations what a credit union is, and I don’t blame them! Gen […]
Read More....How to Build Credit When You Have None
Building credit scores and cartwheels. What do the two have in common? Surprisingly more than you think. Let’s bring Simone Biles into the conversation. Yes, gymnastics legend and Olympic Gold Medalist Simon Biles (stay with me, I promise there is a method to my madness). Simone Biles has an insane history of being good at […]
Read More....Creating a Monthly Budget
Creating a monthly budget brings out the imaginary angel and devil on my shoulders. The angel whispers, “I’m so proud of you! This will help you reach your goals and financial stability!” and the devil retorts with, “Remember that dress you saw on TikTok? What if we got Chick-fil-A on Monday…and Wednesday? What about your […]
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