Personal Finance Blog

This is a difficult time for a lot of people financially and otherwise. Business closures due to social distancing initiatives have put millions of people out of work, and that

We’re fresh off of Christmas, the most expensive season of the year. If you spent a bit more than you should have, spring is a great time to scale back.

A personal loan can be a life-saver when you need to make a big purchase, or when faced with a severe financial setback. However, you have to be very careful

If you or your family is in a financial emergency, personal loans may be the thing to pull you out. In this article we describe some financial emergencies and if

You’re in a financial rough spot and you’re looking into taking out a loan to keep yourself afloat. You’ve heard about installment loans, but what is an installment loan? An

Halloween is full of scares, frights, and fun! What shouldn’t scare you though, is the cost of Halloween costumes. Instead of generic over-priced costumes, check out these benefits and tips

You’re in college, and you’ve got a lot going on. Why take a personal finance class in college and add one more thing to your already very full plate? Because

Whether you are into true crime, daily news, or human resources, there is a podcast out there for you. Podcasts have been growing in popularity over the past few years,

No matter how you spin it or score it, credit can be as stressful as it is necessary. Those new to having a line of credit find themselves consumed by

When a credit score can make or break you, it’s easy to wonder, “What is the highest credit score possible?” The Fair Isaac Corporation (creator of FICO credit scores) uses

It’s been projected for years that the Social Security trust funds will run out by 2034. In its 2019 annual report, the Social Security Administration’s Board of Trustees pushed that

Financial Freedom When you were a teenager, you probably looked at adults and saw freedom. They had money, they had their own car, they could do whatever they wanted! Now

Tax season is over and if you were paying attention when you filed your taxes, you probably noticed that you (hopefully) qualified for a tax return! So why is the

It doesn’t matter who you are; a little extra cash would be pretty nice. You’re planning a shopping trip with friends this weekend, rent is due, there’s a nice new

There are a lot of credit cards out there, but there aren’t as many options for those having a tough time financially. Here are a few cards that will fit

The first step to financial freedom is taking control of your money. It’s possible to do that with spreadsheets, but there are a lot of downsides. Spreadsheets are easy to