How to Calculate and Improve Your Credit Score
Your credit score is one of the most important measures of your creditworthiness. Commonly known as the FICO® score, it’s based on metrics developed by Fair Isaac Corporation. This is not the only way to get a credit score, but the FICO® score is most commonly used by lenders to determine the risk involved in […]
Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget
A recent survey found that 62% of Americans have less than $1,000 dollars in their savings account—if they have any savings at all. While most people would like to set aside money each month, a tight budget can make this seem like an impossible task. If this sounds like you, here are eight practical ways […]
Address Financial Stress and Improve Your Health
Feeling stressed? Now there’s an entire month dedicated to stress management and understanding because April is National Stress Awareness Month. (We think it’s no coincidence that taxes are due in the middle of the month.) So we’re calling attention to the negative effects of financial stress in hopes that others can take a step toward […]