Manage Money
Families with 2.4 children are no longer the norm, in fact, this depiction of family life is becoming more and more old-fashioned. As of 2006, there were more than 13 million one-parent households in North America. A number that has only increased over the past decade. Contemporary society...
Holiday spending tends to get out of control quickly. While you had a great holiday season full of lavish dinners and treating your loved ones to expensive gifts, your finances are probably paying the price right now. High credit card balances can cause a lot of stress if you can’t pay...
Educating yourself is the best way to keep protected from scammers, who prey on the vulnerability of the older generation. While you might think the majority of scams happen online these days, lots of con artists will approach you the old-fashioned way – door to door, or with a letter...
Building up a large hoard of debt has quickly become the American way of life. Redecorating your home? Slap it on a 12 to 36-month 0% APR credit card. Buying a new car? Get an 84-month car loan to stretch those payments into smaller portions. Going on vacation? Relax first, and worry about...
You should know your credit report like the back of your hand. The information in your report determines not only your credit score but your ability to take out loans and credit cards. It even affects your chances of getting a new job or signing a lease on a rental property. It’s recommended...