Personal Finance Blog

When it comes to money, we all need help from time to time. Whether that’s how to create a budget or learning about interest rates, our Personal Finance Blog takes the guesswork out of finance. There is so much information out there on all of the financial blogs and finance can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be! Our goal is to help you understand the ins and outs so that you can take control, make better decisions, and improve your overall financial health.

Lift Credit’s Top Recommended Personal Finance Podcasts

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,

July 23, 2019

Credit 101: Why You Shouldn’t Check Your Credit Score and Other Best Practices

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

July 9, 2019

What Is the Highest Credit Score Possible And How Do I Get It?

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

June 26, 2019

Why People Are Asking If a 401k Is Even Worth It Anymore

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

June 11, 2019

Best Financial Goals on How to Pay Off Debt

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

June 5, 2019

8 Summer Savings Tips You Need to Know

It’s hard to focus on summer savings when you’re looking for entertainment and adventure. On a hot day, you’d probably rather get a quick meal at a restaurant than spend

May 23, 2019

5 Smart Financial Things To Do With Your Tax Refund This Year

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

May 14, 2019

Ideas to Make Money Fast that Actually Work

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

April 30, 2019

Popular Credit Cards That Fit Your Needs

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

April 17, 2019

Personal Finance Software: Mint vs. Quicken

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

April 2, 2019

Best Free Tax Software

A few years back, Dr. Pat Bass decided to pick up some consulting gigs to boost his income. Unfortunately, he didn’t know that he had to pay taxes on what

March 20, 2019

Why You Should Network with New People Every Day

If you have a job you like, you’re not looking for any new opportunities, and it seems like a pretty secure position, how should you invest in your future financial

March 6, 2019

When to Use Online Loans

There are a bunch of different loan types. Car loans, mortgages, student loans, fixed-rate loans, variable interest loans…the list goes on. Any of these might be the best loan to

February 19, 2019

What Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Has to Do with Writing a Budget

In the early 1940s, Abraham Maslow wrote a paper called “A Theory of Human Motivation.” This paper was based on what we now call Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Basically, Maslow

February 5, 2019

12 Easy Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill This Winter

The holiday season is an amazing time of year. There’s more time with family, people are more friendly and the seasonal food is amazing. Sadly, there is one serious downside

November 12, 2018

8 Ways to Save Money in College: The Best Money Saving Tips for College

When you’re a student, you need to save as much as possible to pay rent, tuition, and avoid getting too deep into debt. Thankfully, there are some great ways to

October 22, 2018

How to Pay for Grad School (And Not Go Broke)

Once you’ve earned your undergraduate degree, you have a couple of options; you can head out and join the workforce, or you can jump right back into school and pursue

October 11, 2018

How to Not Spend Money: Combating Overspending Habits

If you’re like many people you may often find yourself overspending when you go to the store. While it may be difficult, there are many ways you can learn how

September 26, 2018

Easy Frugal Living Tips: How to Live Frugally & Save Money

Living frugally doesn’t necessarily mean living on the cheap. Learning how to live frugally and save money for important things can actually free up finances and give you more money

September 20, 2018

What is the Student Loan Debt Crisis?

If you want a scary story before bedtime, just read up on the student debt crisis. As of 2018, students in America owed a collective total of $1.5 trillion (with

September 12, 2018

How to Refinance and Consolidate Your Student Loans

According to the Federal Reserve, 30 percent of all American adults have incurred student debt, and they typically owe between $20,000 and $25,000. Monthly payments can be hard to manage,

September 6, 2018

The Difference Between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans

Navigating the sea of student loans can be difficult. In the process, you may have heard the terms “unsubsidized student loan” and “subsidized student loan.” You might even have a

August 29, 2018

Student Loans 101: Everything You Need to Know About Applying for Student Loans

If you are getting ready to begin your college journey, you have probably started to realize just how expensive school can become. There’s tuition to pay and books to buy.

August 21, 2018

10 Super Easy Tips to Paying Off Credit Card Debt

Does your heart fill with dread when your credit card bill comes? You’re certainly not alone, in fact, spending on credit is at an all-time high. If your credit card

August 9, 2018

Online Installment Loans vs. Online Payday Loans – Which is Better?

Unexpected expenses can be a budget killer and that’s where Lift Credit can help you. But how do you decide between an online installment loan vs. a payday loan? While

August 1, 2018

How to Raise Your Credit Score as Fast as Possible

As recovery from the Great Recession continues to progress, we have seen a number of positive developments. Unemployment continues to decline, the markets are trending upward, and overall credit scores

July 26, 2018

What You Need to Know About Getting a Car Loan

Imagine yourself walking into a restaurant. You’ve been hearing about this place for days and every single person you’ve talked to said you have to try their burger. It’s the

July 18, 2018