Credit

July 04, 2023
What to do When You Get Behind Paying Utilities Like Your Electric and Water Bill

Sometimes, keeping up with all our financial obligations is a struggle. With such high inflation, our money doesn’t go as far as it used to, and it can be a challenge to stay on track financially.  In fact, in 2022, one in six Americans were behind on their utility bills.  If you find yourself behind…

March 16, 2023
Buy Now, Pay Later: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself First

Buy Now, Pay Later offers are everywhere, whether you’re buying a pair of jeans, electronics, or even just some needed groceries.  Their message always seems fairly simple: Don’t pay for 100% of this item today. Instead, spread out the payments over time in four easy installments (or something similar). But it’s not that simple. Here’s…

March 07, 2023
Why You Should Ditch “No Money Down”

We’ve all seen them – those commercials that promise new furniture, car, or home with no money down. What a good deal! Right?   Well, think again.  On the surface, no money down looks like a great deal but lurking underneath, there is trouble. 4 Drawbacks to no-money-down offers: No-money-down offers make you an OWE-ER, not…

November 08, 2022
3 Tips To Stop Holiday Shopping Scams From Ruining Your Holiday

People lost a whopping $337 million to scams that involved either not being paid for items sold or not receiving items they purchased, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center 2021 report. Additionally, $173 million in credit card fra...

March 14, 2023
3 Good Reasons to Check Your Credit Report – For FREE

Did you know you can check your credit report for FREE thanks to a federal law? Credit Reports and the scores associated with them impact many areas of your finances. It’s important to know what is on your report—and the good news is you can ...