If you’re a parent looking for a college savings calculator to help plan your family’s education funding, you should be thinking about 529 plans. A 529 plan allows you to… read more →
Summer is an active time for families, but a lot of traditional summer activities can run up a hefty price tag for those who are trying to manage their finances.… read more →
Debt counseling from Springboard focuses on repaying existing debts, but we also counsel and educate consumers on how to avoid falling into debt in the first place. Part of that… read more →
Fourth of July is here, and Labor Day isn’t far off. And for most people, these holidays mean it’s time to fire up the old grill and have some barbecue.… read more →
Some consumers worry about becoming debt free, but don’t feel like they need the kind of help our credit counseling sessions provide. The truth is, anyone who is concerned about… read more →
When it comes to “opting out,” we’ve long advised consumers to opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers using Opt Out Prescreen and from other offers that entice you… read more →
We always stress the importance of having an emergency fund at the ready. Years ago, our standard advice was to have 3 months’ worth of income saved for an emergency,… read more →
