Improving your credit score can sometimes seem like a foreign concept, not just because of the length of time it can take to pay off debts, but also because of the extraRead More…
How to Conduct a Credit Report Review
With so much information on a credit report you may struggle with the idea of conducting a comprehensive review. Where do you start? What do you look for? Which information is mostRead More…
Top Tips for Using Your First Credit Card
Getting your first credit card is super exciting. Finally, it’s an opportunity to start building some credit, and it’s also hugely useful when it comes to dealing with any emergencies that comeRead More…
Top Tips for Affording Travel As A Student
When it comes to travel, one of the best memories you can make is by traveling while you’re a student. Whether you’re studying abroad, taking a Eurotrip with friends one summer, orRead More…
4 Easy Ways to Save Money as a Student
When you’re a student, saving money can be a struggle. After all, the costs add up–from textbooks for class, to going out with friends for dinner, to going out for drinks overRead More…
How to Generate Money for an Emergency Fund
What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a stash of money, usually set aside in a separate bank account, that you have earmarked for emergencies only. You never know whatRead More…
Divorce, Credit Card Debt, and a Balance Transfer
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging times of your life, both personally and financially. In addition to property division, you’ll also need to turn your attention toRead More…
Be On the Lookout for These Credit Report Errors
When reviewing your credit report (something you should do at least once a year), it’s important to pay close attention to every last detail. Taking this one step further, you must beRead More…
How To Get Rid Of Credit Card Debt
There’s no getting around it: dealing with credit card debt can get ugly — fast. No matter what your reason was for getting into debt (family emergency, job loss, etc.), you’ll needRead More…
6 Ways to Avoid Defaulting on Your College Loans
You might look carefree as you throw your mortarboard in the air on graduation day, but you’re already feeling a heavy weight on your shoulders. According to Debt.org, 72 percent of studentsRead More…