November 2018

6 Apps to Download for Black Friday Deals

2021-02-22T12:26:44-04:00November 20th, 2018|Categories: Budget, Saving Money, Shopping|Tags: , , , , |

Shop with confidence this Black Friday and throughout the pre-holiday season by downloading these super-convenient shopping apps! They can help you find the best Black Friday deals around. 1.) ShopSavvy ShopSavvy helps you find the lowest price available on any gift item on your list. Use the app to scan the barcode on any [...]

October 2018

Top 10 Fraud Prevention Dos and Don’ts

2021-02-22T13:15:09-04:00October 26th, 2018|Categories: Fraud Prevention, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Scammers and thieves work overtime to cheat people out of money and personal information. Here's what you can do to increase fraud prevention. 1. DO be observant when withdrawing cash from ATMs Look for broken parts and screens. That may indicate the presence of a card skimmer. Contact your card issuer immediately if you [...]

September 2018

Student Discounts You Can Actually Use

2021-02-22T13:22:51-04:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Between huge tuition bills, piles of textbooks, and foods costs, being a college student is definitely not cheap. Lucky for you, there are loads of companies out there that think you deserve a budgeting break. Here are some student discounts you might actually use. Here are five of the best student discounts out there. 1. [...]

August 2018

7 Steps to Get Out of Debt

2021-02-22T13:36:42-04:00August 24th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Debt is a common factor in modern life. This can be good or bad, depending on your financial situation and personal goals. Each person or family needs to decide the level of financial risk that they want to have or can manage. If you feel like you're drowning, it might be time to get [...]

June 2018

The Feeling of Financial Freedom

2021-02-22T14:37:34-04:00June 1st, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Everyone has a goal of being financially stable. Do you want more than that? Maybe you want to build a palace-sized mansion someplace beautiful. Maybe you want to travel the world. Maybe you just want to sleep in on weekdays and not report to anyone. All of these dreams have one thing in common: They’re [...]

May 2018

20 Father’s Day Ideas Without Breaking the Bank

2021-02-22T14:43:54-04:00May 29th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

We all want to show our dads that we care on Father’s Day. What can you get him that he doesn't already have? Do something that shows how well you know and appreciate your dad. Here are 20 Father's Day ideas to show him how much you care. Get fishing licenses for both of [...]

April 2018

4 Tips on How to Teach Kids About Money

2021-02-22T14:56:09-04:00April 29th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Kids and teens spend money as fast as it comes in. It's hard to accept, but children learn the bad lessons better than the good ones we try hard to teach. Here are some quick tips on how to get the conversation started on the importance of saving and spending wisely. Learn how to [...]

March 2018

7 Ways to Save on Your Home Improvement Project

2021-02-22T15:10:32-04:00March 23rd, 2018|Categories: Home Improvements|Tags: , , , , , |

Is your kitchen in desperate need of a facelift? Bathrooms haven’t been remodeled since Bush was in the White House? (And we’re not saying which one!) With the warmer weather approaching, many homeowners are thinking of making minor and major home improvement projects. And for most, the cost will be prohibitive: The average kitchen [...]

February 2018

Beat the Car Salesman with the Power of a Preapproved Car Loan

2021-10-04T08:30:58-04:00February 28th, 2018|Categories: Auto Loans|Tags: , , |

When you have a preapproved car loan you’re transformed into a “cash buyer” at the car dealer. Getting preapproved puts you in a much stronger negotiating position so you get a better deal! Get a Better Interest Rate Dealer financing is convenient, but it isn't always the best. If you haven’t shopped around, a [...]

January 2018

Quick Tips for Credit Repair

2021-02-22T15:52:45-04:00January 4th, 2018|Categories: Credit|Tags: , , , , |

If you’ve recently been denied for credit, you may be looking at a poor credit score for any number of reasons. You might have been late with your credit card payments, have an outstanding judgment or have even been an identity theft victim. Whatever caused your poor credit, you’re probably looking for ways to get [...]

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