If you’re in the market for your first apartment, you may be feeling a little lost—and more than a little overwhelmed. How do you get started? What should you be looking for in an apartment? How do you check out a building?
So many questions, and we’ve got answers! Let
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
Any of the hundreds of scams around today can make you feel like we live in a world gone mad. How cruel can someone be to con a poor victim out of thousands of dollars?
But one of the most heartless scams making the rounds is the one targeting the elderly who
Q: I’m really trying to stick to a budget this holiday season, and I’m doing most of my shopping online. It should be easy to stay on track, so why am I constantly going over budget?
Lists aren’t just for groceries anymore. Whether you’re hitting the mall, doing a Target run or even shopping online, never shop without a detailed list. And stick to it!
Cards are great because of the easy tracking they provide, but if you tend to
Q: Help! I know I need to prepare my home for the upcoming cold weather, but I don’t know where to start. What do I need to do?
A: As soon as you see the seasonal aisles at your favorite superstores filling with Halloween paraphernalia, you know “Old
Halloween is coming – and so is the fun! Everyone wants to win the prize for creepiest costume and the most frightening yard décor in the neighborhood.
But all that spookiness comes with a scary price tag. The average American will spend $169 on Halloween costs this year.
With the average American spending 24 hours a week online, internet safety is more important than ever. A hacked or compromised computer can put you at risk for money loss, phishing scams or even complete identity theft.
It gets worse: If your computer’s security has been breached, it can be turned into a “middle man” for online theft.
With your mind so muddled with details like classes, exams and papers, who has time to think about food? You might be heading into the new semester with plans to subsist solely on convenience food and packaged junk. We’re looking at you, ramen noodles!
But as you’ll quickly discover, overdoing the processed foods will leave you
