Whether you subconsciously avoided checking your credit card balance or accidentally missed a payment, you’re not alone. Managing credit card finances is hard, and these are common mishaps most of us have made at some point. If you didn’t have...
Debt is a slippery slope. What started as a small amount can quickly snowball due to interest and fees. This isn’t including any additional loans or credit taken, which can make debt totals climb even faster. In fact, the average...
It may feel like everywhere you turn, is another opportunity for your credit to get dinged. Between loans, credit cards, and bills, it can feel overwhelming to try and rebuild credit once it’s already suffered some setbacks. However, that doesn’t...
If you’ve never had a credit card before or have already received that dreaded credit card rejection — don’t worry. There’s still a way for you to build credit. A secured credit card allows you to build a positive credit,...
Let me start by sharing that I personally know a thing or two about making debt mistakes in college! When I graduated a few years ago, I had a total of $20,000 in debt. Now, you might be thinking, “That...
In a world full of information that’s available in the blink of an eye, it can be very overwhelming to understand what is considered good interest rates for various loans. Personal, student, auto, home, and even savings accounts have different...
Financial security means that you have enough money to ensure you can still pay for the necessities in life, despite any unforeseen circumstances. An essential part of becoming financially secure is having an emergency savings. Despite this however, studies show...
The entire student loan process can be overwhelming, especially when you are presented with all the terms and conditions in the tiniest font possible. Like most people, you probably just glazed over the financial terms and conditions, not really knowing...
Have you been thinking about whether refinancing your student loans is the best move to make for your financial health? The thought of having a lower payment or shortened loan term sounds pretty amazing, huh? Under certain circumstances, student loan...
When a loved one passes, there’s usually a lot to process—from difficult emotions to estate management and more. While grieving, you may need to handle big financial questions and paperwork that arise from the estate. If a relative or friend...
Whether you subconsciously avoided checking your credit card balance or accidentally missed a payment, you’re not alone. Managing credit card finances is hard, and these are common mishaps most of us have made at some point. If you didn’t have... 
