Q: Do I need to have a separate rainy day fund and emergency fund?
A: In an effort to simplify their money, people sometimes consolidate accounts. This is OK in many instances, but it’s important to remember that rainy day funds and emergency funds
The mad holiday rush may be over, but scammers aren’t slowing down. The post-holiday weeks bring an increase in scams that, unfortunately, are quite believable during this time of year.
Don’t be the victim of a post-holiday scam! Read on to learn about five common ways fraudsters seek to
Are you looking for some extra cash to jumpstart your savings? Desperate to stop living paycheck to paycheck? Want to make 2019 the year you finally get debt-free?
Look no further than your computer screen! With nothing but internet access and a modest investment of your time, you can give your budget that extra
Q: I have several outstanding debts and I’m starting to worry about wage garnishment. What do I need to know? Is there any way I can protect myself if my wages get garnished?
A: Wage garnishment is the process
Like many people, you may have blown through your 20s making financial decisions that served you well in the moment, but may not have been particularly responsible. Dinner out several times a week, credit card bills you barely looked at and
Consumers are sometimes faced with taking steps to repair tarnished credit. Here are four steps to help make that happen.
Step #1: Determine your score – You’re entitled to an annual credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. Order yours at
Q: When the holiday season rolls around, I practically take up residence at the mall. There’s so much shopping I need to do and the mall is the best place to pick up most of my gifts. And yet, the experience causes so many headaches—
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And unfortunately, ‘tis also the season for scammers to go after your hard-earned dollars. Keep your money safe by reading up on the most common scams taking place this time of year and practicing caution.
Open enrollment is here, so it’s time to think about your healthcare coverage.
Practically, open enrollment is the only time of year, outside qualifying life event changes, when you can choose or change a healthcare plan. In reality, this often means stressing
