Do you and your spouse talk about money and finances? This hot button issue can definitely put a strain on your relationship. In fact, a recent study shows that money fights are the second leading cause of divorce for couples, only coming in behind … [Read more...] about Finance for Couples: Money Advice to Improve Your Relationship
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Get Your Finances in Order and on the Road to Financial Independence
Many people make resolutions each year to get their finances on track. But we also know that many people aren’t able to follow through with those resolutions, not because they aren’t determined, but because they don’t have a good plan in place to reach that goal. Here … [Read more...] about Get Your Finances in Order and on the Road to Financial Independence
5 Credit Repair Tactics to Quickly Increase Your Score
Has your credit score prevented you from qualifying for a loan or credit card recently? Or maybe you were approved, but at a very high interest rate. A low credit score can actually cost you a more money in interest payments and fees than having a high credit … [Read more...] about 5 Credit Repair Tactics to Quickly Increase Your Score
Why you should start thinking of your New Year’s Financial Goals NOW {FREE Budgeting Printables}
“Autumn is here… time to start thinking about New Year’s financal goals”—said no one ever. However, this may be exactly the right time for you to start planning those financial goals for next year. So even though you may just be settling in from getting the kids … [Read more...] about Why you should start thinking of your New Year’s Financial Goals NOW {FREE Budgeting Printables}
Retirement Planning: Are You a Saver or Spender?
It is hard to turn on the news and not hear about the sluggish state of the economy, the low amount of job growth, how much debt the country is racking up... or how seemingly inevitable cuts will be coming to social security benefits in the future because of these factors... So … [Read more...] about Retirement Planning: Are You a Saver or Spender?