Finance

Seven Ways to Achieve Debt Relief

Some of those consumers are managing a modest amount of debt fairly well — always paying above the minimum on every account and holding back on new credit spending until the balances are...

How to choose a credit card, step-by-step

Picking the right credit card for your needs isn’t an easy feat, and that’s mostly because there are so many cards available right now. The sheer number of rewards...

Ultimate Guide to Checking Accounts

Welcome to the world of banking. Checking accounts are one of the most basic forms of storing and withdrawing your cash. Every professional in the working world, and even young adults and teenagers...

How to Read and Understand Your Credit Report

It’s important to understand what types of information your credit report contains and how to read them. That’s because these items directly contribute to your credit score. And when you...

Strategies for Retiring at Every Age

Retirement is a big decision. Along with marriage, divorce, having children, and moving, it is one of the biggest life transitions you'll encounter. Research shows the happiest retirees start planning...

How to Pick the Best Credit Card for You: 4 Easy Steps

Follow these four steps to find the best credit card for you. 1. Check your credit Find out what credit card offers you might be eligible for by checking your credit score. The better your...

Ultimate Guide to Reverse Mortgages

There is a lot of confusion surrounding what a reverse mortgage is, who it’s for, and how they work. You may have seen a bevy of advertisements on TV or while online and wondered exactly what...

Trading Stocks Online: A Guide for Beginners

Stock trading, once the sole domain of Wall Street, has become easily and affordably available to all in the last 20 years, thanks to online brokerages. Prior to online trading, people relied on the...

A Guide to Financing for Home Improvement

 Whether you’re a long time homeowner looking to spruce things up, or just recently bought a fixer-upper, home improvements can be a daunting challenge. Figuring out how to finance...

The Mortgage Refinance Checklist

If you’re unhappy with the high-interest rates on your mortgage, it may be a good idea to pursue mortgage refinancing. Refinancing your home loan will potentially allow you to get a better...