Personal Finance Blog
Since the onset of the recession, the percentage of Americans aged 18-29 who own no credit cards has doubled, according to new data from FICO, the major credit reporting agency in the U.S. In 2007, only 8% of adults between 18 and 29 didn’t have … [Read more...]
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If you’re a recent college graduate, then you’ve probably spent a good portion of your summer focused on one thing: looking for a job. And if you’re like most recent graduates, you’ve probably approached your job search the traditional way: … [Read more...]
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A worrying trend that was first observed during the recession seems to be on a continued upswing, despite an improving financial picture for the nation: rising debt levels among senior citizens. According to CNN Money, using data from the Federal … [Read more...]
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Life insurance is one of the most important ways you can provide for your family. However, it’s important to make sure you update beneficiary information. If you aren’t careful, someone that you’d rather not benefit from your policy -- like … [Read more...]
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My son and I have recently been talking about credit. He’s a year out of high school and has become interested in building a credit history. My discussions with him and others about credit revealed just how confusing the subject can be for those … [Read more...]
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While an improving economy is generally viewed in a positive light, recovery in the financial sector is having an unintended consequence: a spike in divorce rates nation-wide. According to CNBC, there has been a significant increase in divorce … [Read more...]
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Health care costs are among the most stressful that many of us have to face. If you find yourself faced with the prospect of medical costs, don’t over-pay. Yahoo! Finance has some suggestions for keeping track of your bills -- and making sure that … [Read more...]
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Your credit score can determine whether or not you can secure a good rate on your mortgage, get approved for a car loan or open up a credit card. But did you know your credit score could be standing in the way between you and a job? Thanks to The … [Read more...]
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The mere mention of the phrase ‘credit score’ can send chills down the backs of some people and I’d like to know why. Given the importance of a credit score (after all, it is one of the keys to your personal credit kingdom), I’m fascinated … [Read more...]
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We all know that it’s important to teach our children about money. However, teaching them about cash might not be the way to go. In fact, suggests Stephanie Eidelman at Forbes, perhaps you should start teaching your kids about credit when they are … [Read more...]
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“Everything in life is luck.” This quote comes from none other than the famous real estate investor Donald Trump – and it couldn’t have popped up in my inbox at a better time! With St. Patrick’s Day here, luck has been on my mind. And … [Read more...]
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