Helping your teen build credit may not be top of mind when they’re still in high school or even just starting college—but it should be. A solid credit history opens doors to everything from low-interest car loans and apartment leases to future mortgage approvals. But building … [Read more...] about Smart Ways to Help Your Teen Start Building Credit—and Financial Confidence
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Why Every Recent High School Graduate Should Open a Roth IRA
If you’re a recent high school graduate—or the parent of one—there’s probably a lot on your mind right now. College, jobs, moving out, maybe even just enjoying that sweet summer break before life gets busier. But there’s one thing that rarely makes the to-do list at this stage of … [Read more...] about Why Every Recent High School Graduate Should Open a Roth IRA
11 Financial Habits Of Successful People
Success doesn’t just happen. You have to have a plan in place and work toward it. If you want to be successful in school, a sport, or in your career, it is obvious to know that you need to put a plan in place and then follow the steps necessary to reach … [Read more...] about 11 Financial Habits Of Successful People
Clever Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Credit Score
By now, you should have received all of the documents that you will need in order to complete your taxes, which are due April 15. Hopefully, you won’t owe any additional money, and if you’re lucky, you will get some money back. Even though it can be tempting to … [Read more...] about Clever Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Credit Score
5 Smart Things to do with Your Tax Refund this Year
It’s that time of year again—tax time. Hopefully you have made estimated payments or had your employer withhold enough from your paychecks so that you don’t owe any taxes—and maybe are even lucky enough to get some money back. So what is the best use the money that you get … [Read more...] about 5 Smart Things to do with Your Tax Refund this Year