Author Archives: Blog Team
Key Things to Know when recovering from Identity Theft
Multiple federal and state laws exist to protect consumers from identity theft, and if you become a victim, you do have rights under those laws. It pays to educate yourself about your rights under the laws. The Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading
Interpreting Real Estate Listings: The Straight Scoop
When it comes to interpreting real estate listings, first-time homebuyers can feel like they need a decoder ring. Even veteran shoppers will often come across an abbreviation or euphemism that leaves them scratching their heads in confusion. With great mortgage … Continue reading
Summer Camps We Would Like to See for Grownups
School’s out and camp is in. Across the country, kids are playing tennis, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, and kicking, throwing or hitting every type of ball imaginable. They’ll also be learning other valuable lessons, like how to get along with … Continue reading
Negotiating Tips: How to Get a Raise
Income growth is an essential component of financial security. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee that your income will grow unless you take steps to ensure that it does. In this economy, taking those steps can feel like trying to jog while … Continue reading
Silly Spending Habits Part 1: Missing the Big Picture
People do some silly things with money. Maybe you get caught up in a moment and buy something pricey that you just don’t need – or have any use for. Perhaps you cut back on your 401(k) contribution in favor … Continue reading
Great ’80s Movies and the Smart Financial Lessons They Teach
It’s summer movie blockbuster season! Will you be watching aliens taking over the world? Or taking in a comedy or romance? The ’80s are known for some of the coolest – or worst, depending on your viewpoint – movies ever … Continue reading
Must-Have Money-Saving Tech Tools for Everyone
What tech tool can’t you live without? For some, it’s a smartphone. For others, a laptop or tablet. For us, it’s financial software. Financial software can make every aspect of your money management tasks easier and more accurate. Whether you’re … Continue reading
The Truth About ‘Charge-Off’
If there’s one thing we know for sure about credit, it’s that debt doesn’t just go away. When you’re dealing with high debt, it can be tempting to look for an easy way out. Terms like “debt settlement” and “charge-off” … Continue reading
How Having More (or Fewer) Credit Cards Can Affect Your Credit Score
If you’re monitoring your credit because you believe your credit score could use some work, you may think more credit cards are the last thing you need. Or, you may hope that adding new cards will boost your score. As … Continue reading
All About the Credit Bureaus
You’re probably aware that there are three major credit bureaus, including our parent company, Experian. But do you know what they do—and don’t do? Do you know how they’re the same, and how they differ? The most important credit bureau … Continue reading