Monthly Archives: May 2011
Why It’s Important to Reduce Your Personal Budget Deficit
The federal deficit is big news these days. And while it’s generally agreed upon that lowering tax revenue and increasing spending are what’s behind the snowballing of the country’s budget deficit, there’s a lot of disagreement over just how much … Continue reading
How to Prevent Identity Theft During Summer Travel
Are you looking forward to your summer vacation? Maybe you’ll be taking a road trip with your friends, cruising on the high seas with your family or finally going on that romantic European holiday with your honey. Whatever your summer … Continue reading
How Summer Credit Trends Affect Home-Buying Power
Spring and summer are traditionally the season when you’ll find the most choices as a home buyer. If you’re thinking of buying a house this summer, it’s definitely time to check your credit report online . While real estate experts … Continue reading
Debit cards: The New Darling of Identity Theft
Would you believe there’s something identity thieves love as much as that credit card offer that’s been hastily tossed in the trash? These days, debit cards are an increasingly popular target for perpetrators of identity theft. Between the two big … Continue reading
5 Surprising Ways Your Credit Score Affects Your Life
If you’re not buying a house or car anytime soon, and you rarely use credit cards, you may think your credit score is not that important. But with a growing number of companies using credit history and credit scoring to … Continue reading
The Best Home Improvements to Fund with Credit
With warm weather here, you’re probably thinking about all the home improvement projects you would like to accomplish. Summer is a great time to spruce up your house and improvements that build your home’s value are a great investment. Paying … Continue reading
Six Spending Pitfalls to Avoid This Summer
Summer is here and you probably waited all year to take advantage of the warm weather, plentiful sunshine and ample opportunities for fun. Your lifestyle likely changes with the seasons, but how does summer impact your spending habits? Thoughtful spending … Continue reading
How Does Credit Figure into Your Summer Travel Plans?
You worked hard all winter, plugging along through the snow and cold, waiting for summer – and your chance to enjoy a great vacation. Summer vacation can be rewarding on many levels, from making memories with loved ones and gaining … Continue reading
Looking to Retire? How to Get Your Credit Score Ready
Retiring is part of the American Dream. Leaving behind the daily hassles of a job and living a relaxed life – what could be better? Saving for retirement is an important step toward that golden lifestyle, but there’s another that’s … Continue reading
What to Give Mom for Mother’s Day: Help with her Credit
Mother’s Day is coming. Will this be yet another year when you give her the same old, same old? Some flowers, a box of chocolates and call it a day? Why not give her something she can really use this … Continue reading