According to Experian’s 2019 Consumer Credit Review, 75% of American consumers with credit cards carry an average balance of over $6,000. And the impacts can be financially devastating. Credit cards can be enticing, offering not only the ability to buy now and pay later, but also a bevy of rewards like cashback and airline miles. […]
Financial Wellness
11 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
As you make your annual commitment to start eating better and working out more, consider tackling your financial wellness, too, with these 11 financial New Year’s resolutions. From spending and budgeting to saving and learning, each of the new year money resolutions below could go a long way in improving your financial wellbeing in 2021 […]
5 Clever Ways to Boost Your Personal Loan Approval Chances
There may come a time when you need to borrow money. Whether it’s in a few months or a few years, boosting your personal loan approval chances now may pay dividends later. Maybe you’ll be buying a car, consolidating credit card debt, or making home improvements. Whatever your goal, personal loan approval could be the […]
How to Evaluate Your Financial Health in 5 Steps
Financial health doesn’t need to be an abstract concept. And, if you ask us, it shouldn’t be. Like taking care of your body and mind, financial well-being isn’t exclusively for the rich. It’s true, you can check up on your financial health and take steps to improve it starting today. Why Is It Important to […]
How to Deal with Holiday Financial Stress
The holidays are often filled with two disparate things: the fragrant aroma of fresh baked cookies and evergreen trees, and financial stress. Add in a global pandemic, furloughs and high unemployment, and this year’s holiday season could be even more challenging. Wondering how to deal with financial stress while spending time with loved ones? Here […]
Avoiding Holiday Debt: 5 Tips to Manage Shopping Debt
Online shopping debt from quarantine life aside, this year has been extra tough for many of us. This holiday season may bring more temptation to splurge as we attempt to bring a bit of joy to those around us. While overspending on holiday gifts for kids and loved ones who’ve spent the year tucked away […]