Last updated: 11/22/2017 One law that changed credit card statements was the Credit CARD (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) Act of 2009, which required a clear disclosure on the…
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Thanks to the modern approval processes, applying for a new credit card from a credit card company, a bank or even a department store is as easy as answering a…
Homeownership is still a major part of achieving the American Dream. I should know: I bought my first home with my husband two years ago, at age 28. So why…
Exploring the different types of home mortgage loans available will present you with a wide array of products, terms and options. There are important differences to understand and consider in…
A lack of knowledge about the home buying process is one barrier people often encounter. Another large barrier is on the topic of debt. Debt affects every other step of…
September was National Preparedness Month. The month is designed to encourage individuals and families to plan ahead for emergencies or natural disasters. Much of the pre- planning will center on…
Many people know when they’re struggling financially. Intuitively, we feel the pressure of not having enough cash to meet all of our obligations. If you live on a cash basis,…
Over the past few years there’s been a trend online of financial experts recommending credit cards for college students. Is this really a good idea? This strain of advice usually…
Bullet Journaling is a popular way to organize your life on paper. People with a lot of to-do lists and day planners have found that keeping a bullet journal is…
In honor of Women’s History Month, we recently wrote about natural advantages women have that can help them manage personal finances. Today we’re talking about the other side of the…
If you’re paid bi-weekly on Fridays, then this month might be a 3-paycheck month for you. It happens roughly twice per year for those workers who are paid every other week, and for many of us, it’s like winning a small lottery jackpot.
But rather than squander that occasional 3rd paycheck in a month, use those funds to help bring your personal finances into balance. Here are 5 suggestions for getting the most out of that extra paycheck:
Many student loan borrowers feel helpless in the face of tens of thousands of dollars of student loan debt. There is popular support among them for student loan forgiveness, but…