6 Ways to Put a Tax Refund to Work for You
Approximately three-quarters of Americans get a tax refund each year, with the average refund totaling $3,000. If you’re one of these lucky folks, consider developing a plan for the money you’ll get back instead of just depositing it into your ...
5 Tips for Planning a Couples Weekend Getaway
Whether you hope to make the most of a three-day holiday weekend with your partner or just need to remind yourself what life was like before diaper duty, a weekend getaway might be just what you need to recharge and reconnect as a couple. A mini-vacation could give you a much-needed break from the daily grind while creating lasting memories at a fraction of the cost of a longer trip. So save those vacation days for a more extended trip and get ready to pack your bags for a shorter, sweeter jaunt.
How a Credit Line Increase Could Help with the Holidays
For many, the holiday season is all about giving. Giving gifts to loved ones, making donations to charities, giving time and any accumulated airline miles to visit friends and family, and giving away healthy chunks of our paychecks this time of year to make all of the above happen.
Understanding Your Credit Reports
If you’ve ever applied for a loan or line of credit you probably know that your credit score—which is calculated using information contained in your... Continue Reading
8 Tips on How to Build Credit When You're Young
Your credit score makes a difference in so many areas of life from the rates you pay for auto insurance to the kind of mortgage... Continue Reading
How Balance Transfers Work
Credit card balance transfers are often touted as a low- (or no-) interest way to quickly pay down high-interest credit card debt. And if you... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Your Credit Reports
Headlines have been filled with a string of security breaches over the past few years. If you’re one of the millions affected you may be... Continue Reading
