Oh yes, we all remember those teenage years- young, free, living life to the fullest! While we may want to forget about that outrageous hairstyle, overwhelming hormonal acne, or first crushing heartbreak, there were so many admirable qualities we embodied during those innocent times. Accompanying these live-life-large years, we might have also acquired some lasting…
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Credit Boosting Secrets For First Time Homebuyers How to successfully prepare as a first time homebuyer when dealing with debt or poor credit. We’re quickly approaching that season when the leaves change color, and pumpkins sit beautifully on front porches. Don’t forget that perfectly layered autumn wreath hanging on front doors. Families hire photographers to…
Read article Most of us think we’re being very careful of our credit. That is, until we try to get a loan and are declined! Then the reality wakes us up and makes us realize that we could have done things so much better. Unfortunately, there aren’t any do-overs so do yourself a favor and read this…
Read article Dear First Year College Student: Welcome to one of the most exciting and memorable times of your life! By the time you’re reading this, you’re probably into a good routine with your new school. You’re learning new things. You’re meeting new people, some of whom will become lifelong friends. You’re discovering your own identity –…
Read article How you handle your credit can affect so many areas of your financial life, but here’s one you may not realize. Your insurance company is also watching your credit and modifies what you’re paying for insurance on your car, home, etc. based on your credit score. We all know that insurance isn’t cheap, so what…
Read article Unless you’ve been touched by it or have known someone who’s been a victim, you may not think much about identity theft. When Equifax Inc. announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers, hearing about this made me want to share how to start protecting yourself. We’re all likely to be affected by ID…
Read article Do you want to build new accounts on your credit report? I have a way that can help you. FICO credit score likes types of credit on your credit report. Often times people are building credit with just secured credit cards. You can add an installment loan to your credit report. I found a lender that…
Read article Happy Spring! Perhaps you can relate to wanting a new beginning with your personal finances and credit as well? Spring is a perfect time, especially if you’re still dealing with paying off holiday shopping bills or are planning some major purchases like a home or a car this year. Think of the steps below as…
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Monitor & Protect Now Unless you’ve been touched by it or have known someone who’s been a victim, you may not think much about identity theft. However, according to the Bureau of Justice, each year about 17.6 million Americans or 7 percent of the population are victims of ID theft. That’s each year! About 2…
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You open the mailbox and there’s an envelope addressed to you. It’s not a bill (who wants bills???) so you tear open the envelope. Is it a letter from your favorite aunt? Is it a few photographs from a friend’s recent trip? Is it a letter from a secret admirer? No, it’s a letter from…
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