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…
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…
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…
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…
When Will Your Tax Refund Arrive?
If you have filed your income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you can quickly check when you will get your refund here or with the smart…
How to Get Ahead – Building a Financial Base
Most of us don’t make one big financial decision that makes us a success or failure. Instead, it’s those daily decisions on spending that put us…
50 Ways to Leave Your Debt
It doesn’t matter whether you have a sweetheart or are unattached, it’s hard to escape the Valentine’s Day ads touting expensive roses, chocolates, and more. “…Make a…
The Money Godmother 