Ever hear the myth of Sisyphus – the Greek figure condemned to push a boulder up a hill forever? If you’ve tried to keep clean floors with pets around or paid off credit card debt with high interest rates, you…Continue reading “Say this, save money: negotiating credit card interest rates”
Interest rates go up and down depending on how the economy’s doing. When rates are high, saving money becomes more rewarding. When they’re low, borrowing (like using credit cards or taking out loans) gets cheaper, so people tend to spend…Continue reading “Interest rate check-in: can you guess the going rates?”
For potential homeowners, your rent is the most similar (and likely the largest) monthly obligation. So here’s a question: Shouldn’t you get credit – pun fully intended – for making those on-time payments? Even if you’re not actively house hunting,…Continue reading “Power in Renting: Build Credit by Reporting your Rent”
This guest post comes from Savi, one of our vetted SaverPerks partners. Savi is a trusted expert in student loan debt and repayment, and they’ve helped millions of Americans reduce their monthly student loan payments through tools, programs, and guidance.…Continue reading “Student Loan Update: What’s New and Where to Get Help”
“The ONE aspect of our financial lives that causes the most distress” (cue Jeopardy music) “What is DEBT?” Correct! Yup, you guessed it (or maybe you’ve lived it). The “right” way to pay off debt is a constant source of…Continue reading “How to Pay Down Your Debt”
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