March 23, 2023 A Personal Loan Can Help Your Credit Score Credit scores are the key to borrowing money, whether it’s through a loan or credit card. If you have a poor score, it can be difficult to find a lender or get approved for a credit card. Those lenders that will approve a person with bad credit […]
December 17, 2022 Is a Phone Trade-In Your Best Option? Let’s face it, many of us are addicted to our cell phones. According to Statista, the average time spent on smartphones daily in the U.S. is five to six hours. We do a lot on our smartphones, from managing work emails and Slack messages to communicating with our […]
November 1, 2022 Consider these inflation tips to help you save. Although, inflation has cooled off some, sitting at 7.7% as of October 2022. That’s up from 5.39% last year. Budgeting right now is challenging more than ever. There are things you can do to save money while you’re waiting for prices to get back to normal. Read […]
September 2, 2022 Whether it’s a popular music artist or Disney On Ice, experiences can provide once-in-a-lifetime memories you and your family will have forever. That could be why 76% of all consumers would rather spend their money on experiences than on material things. If you are planning on buying tickets to a sporting event, concert, or other […]
July 8, 2022 How to Cope with the Rise in Child Care Costs Parents facing rising inflation are also battling another high cost: child care. About 63% of parents report child care has become more expensive this past year. Over half of parents surveyed (59%) say they are more concerned about child care costs now than they were […]
March 15, 2022 Personal loan vs credit card – find out when personal loans make more sense. When it comes to major purchases, consumers typically have two choices – take out a personal loan or use a credit card. A major purchase could be anything from home repairs to buying a car to covering a medical expense. When […]
February 18, 2022 Discover whether mystery shopping is right for you. There are many ways to earn money on the side to help fund expenses, cover bills, and pay off debt faster. However, some side gigs require you to own a car, purchase expensive equipment, or have a certain skillset. Mystery shopping is a good side gig because […]
January 3, 2022 Best Ways to Save Money on Bills in 2022 If you are living paycheck to paycheck or struggling to contribute to your savings for other reasons, you might make saving money one of your New Year’s resolutions. Building a realistic budget, cutting some unnecessary expenses, and reducing your bills can help you put money aside […]
November 27, 2021 Save money this holiday season and still enjoy it. Online shopping is expected to grow this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. E-commerce holiday sales are projected to grow 11% to 15% compared to the 2020 season. Overall, Deloitte projects that holiday sales will total $1.28 to $1.3 trillion during November to […]
October 21, 2021 Discover the money habits of financially healthy people and turn your finances around. While there are a few very lucky people who strike it rich through things like winning the lottery or becoming famous, must financially successful people get there by spending wisely, investing well and saving. It might sound boring, but good money habits […]
October 10, 2021 How to keep an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. Emergencies happen all the time. Are you prepared? Many people weren’t financially prepared for a global pandemic. Luckily, the government stepped in with financial assistance and supportive programs. In the case of a personal financial emergency, there wouldn’t be a stimulus check to help you get […]
August 24, 2021 Flipping a fixer-upper can be a lucrative investment if you buy the right house. Watching home renovation shows can get you excited about house flipping, but there is a lot to know before you purchase a fixer upper. A fixer-upper can cost a lot less than a new build or recently remodeled home, giving the […]
