Your credit score says a lot about you. It’s not something that you really think about on a daily basis, but every time you make a payment, open a new credit card, apply for a loan, rent an apartment, or even apply for a new job, creditors are reporting information about … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Credit Score Above 800 and Keep it There
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Best Advice for Living Debt Free
Debt. Most of us have it, but none of us want it. According to a recent survey, the average American has over $6700 in credit card debt, and over $134,000 in total debt, which includes credit cards, mortgage, auto loans, and other household debt. Since the goal is to get rid … [Read more...] about Best Advice for Living Debt Free
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
Best Money Advice to Get You on the Road to Financial Freedom
April is Financial Literacy Month, so to highlight the importance of personal financial knowledge, I have gone to the experts for their best money advice. Financial literacy doesn’t have to be confusing or complicated. Anyone is capable of getting a handle on their … [Read more...] about Best Money Advice to Get You on the Road to Financial Freedom
Money Advice: From a Kid’s Perspective
"Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems." I think the old saying is quite appropriate here. I asked my 8-year-old son what he thought was good advice regarding money. He immediately came up with "don't spend it on junk." He took a bit longer to come up with the … [Read more...] about Money Advice: From a Kid’s Perspective