Author: Meredith Olmstead

In order to help reach your financial and credit goals, it’s good to have a plan in place. The plan itself doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require that you treat this journey as a marathon rather than a sprint. Here are three simple things you can do to help get you started. [&hellip...

Using a home equity loan creatively gained significant traction in recent years. After faithfully paying their monthly mortgage premium, working families build up considerable equity they can use for a wide variety of purposes. If you would like to enhance your quality of life, address financial con...

Knowing how to make a monthly budget is the important first step to financial freedom. That means retiring comfortably, spending time with your family, and traveling like you always wanted. Monthly budgets, however, aren’t something you can set and forget about. In order to make one work for you a...

Spending time in even the most welcoming city tends to get expensive. Families on a budget often look for inexpensive ways to enjoy a day together. It may come as something of a surprise, but the Greater Boston area offers diverse historical, cultural, and down-to-earth fun without opening your wall...

We hear the occasional news about hackers stealing millions from large corporations and warnings about securing our devices. But sometimes, a disconnect exists between the splashy headlines and dark warnings. Truth be told, hackers target community members more frequently than big companies. The fol...

The three-digit number known as a credit score greatly influences our financial lives. It ranks among the determining factors of whether people gain approval for auto loans, mortgages, credit cards, and other borrowing opportunities. Your credit score also impacts the interest rate you’ll receive ...

When the number of interested homebuyers strains the available inventory, real estate professionals call that a seller’s market. The U.S. housing market continues to put sellers in the driver’s seat, and prospective buyers face stiff competition. Although growing families may not necessarily hol...

If you are considering selling your home in the near future, now is a great time to start thinking about the best home improvements for resale. To ensure you get the most money for your home, it is crucial that it be in tip-top shape to attract buyers and command the asking price. Do not […]...

Proper debt management leads to financial security in the future – something we all hope to achieve. In fact, much of our financial success depends on our ability to manage debt, which when properly done, allows us to regain our financial wellbeing. The more you know about debt, the better you can...

Americans average about four credit cards per person with an average balance of about $8,000. Add in a car payment and an outstanding medical bill, remembering to make all those monthly payments or struggling to meet the minimum payment are the main reasons people look at debt consolidation. Instead...