Car shopping? Don’t get taken for a ride
When buying a car, it pays to shop around – for your financing as well as for the car. Because finding the right car and the…
Iowa Earns Positive Grade for Financial Literacy, but There is Room for Improvement
Originally posted on Iowa Bankers Association:
Iowa earned a B-plus grade in the 2016 National Report Card on Adult Financial Literacy, released by the Champlain College…
Consolidate or Re-Fi Student Loans?
After you leave college – whether by graduating or dropping out – the clock starts ticking on repaying those student loans. Yikes! The monthly payment is…
The Senior’s Guide to Online Safety
Originally posted on As Our Parents Age So Do We:
Adult children often find themselves providing technology support services for their aging parents. Now there’s a new, research-based…
Change Passwords to Protect Yourself
Most of us collect too many passwords to remember. But if you’re concerned about identity theft or have already experienced an online security breach, you know it’s…
Is Crowdfunding Good for You?
If you are an entrepreneur or investor, crowdfunding may pique your curiosity. But the crowdfunding craze may not be what you think. In its original form in the early 2000s, crowdfunding…
Are You the Bank ATM for Your Kids?
It’s mid-summer…with plenty of opportunities for kids to spend money at every turn. Instead of feeling like your kids’ ATM and dispensing cash for entertainment, snacks or…
Freeze Your Credit or Use Fraud Alert?
Freeze your credit report if you are worried about someone opening new accounts with your name or you want to limit companies that can access your…
Are You De-Sensitized?
As identity thieves and data breaches become more common, consumers become more complacent. Experian’s 2015 report revealed that almost one third -32% – of consumers do nothing…
Be A Millionaire Day is May 20
You know, they have a national holiday for everything…and yes, there’s one for aspiring millionaires too. May 20 is Be A Millionaire Day, a day for you…
The Money Godmother 