Are you struggling to make a real dent in your credit card balances? According to recent data you are not alone.
Read MoreYou don't have to have years of debt or poor financial habits to have a low credit score. While you can't fix everything overnight there are a few simple habit changes that can get you on an upwards trajectory and help you stay there.
Read MoreThe holidays and debt don't have to come hand in hand every year. Here's how you can have a great holiday without drowning in debt.
Read MoreTis the season! Holiday shopping has begun and so have those growing balances. With the gifting inevitable how can you be sure you are getting the most for your money?
Read MoreLife is rarely as predictable as we would like. Disaster, illness, and unemployment can all throw a budget into disarray so how can you plan for the unpredictable?
Read MoreSince the Equifax breach many people are taking a good hard look at what they are doing to protect themselves from identity theft. One tool people are flocking to in droves is LifeLock.
Read MoreThe Equifax breach earlier this year exposed the personal and financial information of nearly 150 million Americans. If your information has been compromised it may not be immediately apparent and can take some time to get into the wrong hands. So what can you do in the meantime?
Read MoreEvery time a credit card is marketed to you the phrase 'balance transfer' is always prominent. But what exactly is a balance transfer?
Read MoreKnowledge is power. Knowing what is happing with your credit is invaluable in today's high-tech world. But which of the thousands of tools are legitimate and effective?
Read MoreSo you are trying to get your credit in order. Naturally you may think getting rid of as many accounts as possible can only be a positive thing...right? Wrong.
Read MoreIf you have a long-term loan like a mortgage or car payment refinancing can be a great way to lower monthly payments and your interest rate. What effect, if any, does refinancing have on your overall credit score?
Read MoreHaving a savings account, of any kind, is a necessity for everyone. You don't need to have thousands stashed away if you can't manage just enough to cover an unexpected bill. Regardless of your income you can take some small steps to get started or build up that savings.
Read MoreIf you've gone to college in the past decade, or have children who are attending, you probably have student loan debt of five-figures or more. But how do those big numbers actually affect your credit?
Read MoreYou don't have to look very far to find a lender dying to get you to sign up for one of their credit cards regardless of your credit score. But how can you find the best one for you in a sea of options?
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