Do you know what's in your credit report and why it matters? You know that credit is an important part of your life, but you may not have looked into everything involved in your credit report. Mastering this information is essential to managing your finances...
Are you worried about debit card fraud? Find out how easy it is to safely use a debit card, avoid skimming scams at ATMs, and protect your checking account from digital theft. Let's get something straight from the get-go. Your debit card is a line to your checking...
Everyone should have a handle on the kind of documents they should save and those that can be discarded. As you progress through your life and career, your financial documents start piling up in your home office. It's only a matter of time before you cross over into...
If you have a student loan balance, you may have noticed the one-time student loan debt relief order on August 24, 2022. This order reduces $10,000 or $20,000 in student loan debt relief for eligible holders, assisting up to 40 million borrowers. The U.S. Department...
This easy, step-by-step guide teaches how to write a check correctly. Check security is essential. Make sure you're following best practices! Whether you are filling out a check for the first time or it has been a while, we got you covered. Update 2023: Banks saw an...
What should you spend your extra money on after all bills and debts are paid? Let's go over the 4 things to intelligently spend your money on. 1. Invest in Yourself Buy books and audio programs. Buy online courses and learn new skills. Buy a seat to a certification...
This post has a list of personal finance commandments from a professor I admired. What made him so great was his drive to make you succeed outside of the classroom. My favorite bits of the class were when we talked about applicable money making topics instead of the...
Early this week, one of our members got a chance to use a Christmas present, a $50 gift card, to Outback Steakhouse. He shared dinner with someone special, and the night went pretty smoothly. They got the bill for $46.39 and handed our waiter the gift card. The waiter...
You may have seen this type of security awareness information before. But maybe this time, something will click, and you will see how things actually work. This is a game of perspective.
