Author: Meredith Olmstead

Each year the number of consumers who have been the victim of stolen identity from a web scam rises. Currently, over a billion consumers have experienced identity theft online that has wreaked havoc on their personal finances and lives. It can be a true nightmare to fix the issues that occur when yo...

What do you think about when you think about Boston?  If you’re like most people, you think ‘history’ when you think about Boston. Who can forget learning in school about Paul Revere riding by horseback in 1775 to tell people in colonial Massachusetts that the British Army was approaching in ...

According to Debt.org, credit-card-carrying American households owe $15,000 on average in credit card debt alone, and the Federal Reserve Bank estimates Americans will exceed the nation’s record high ($12.68 trillion) in total debt which peaked during the 2008 recession. With high interest ...

Going green is a good goal, not only for your carbon footprint but also for your budget. Green living allows you to lower your energy bills and put more money back in your pocket. Thankfully, there are many ways you can make your home more energy-efficient, including both big and little ways, so you...

Managing your money isn’t as simple as it sounds.  With more and more financial services being offered online, many of us no longer balance a checkbook or know our bank account balance.  Tracking expenses to stay on a budget seems more difficult.  Fortunately, there are apps to ...

Whether you consider yourself a spender or a penny-pincher, the holidays present many challenges when it comes to staying on a budget and meeting long-term financial goals. The problem is that there are so many additional opportunities for spending during the holidays. In addition to purchasing...

Spending joyful holidays with friends and family requires heightened precautions this year. Given that our community members travel either across town to the homes of loved ones or out of state for extended visits, we are all tasked with taking precautionary measures. Until COVID is defeated, we are...

If you’re contemplating a car purchase, you are likely looking for ways to save. After all, spending several thousands of dollars to buy are car is not something to do without careful thought. One way you can save is through timing your car purchase. By buying your car and getting a car loan a...

Everyday people secure a home improvement loan for a wide variety of reasons. Some feel they need to upgrade rooms or build an addition for resale value purposes. Others want to improve the quality of life experience of living in the space. The different goals make it nearly impossible for someone t...

Securing a debt consolidation loan and paying down your obligation can fast-track you to an improved credit rating and financial stability. But success requires personal vigilance and fiscal responsibility. Needless to say, not everyone trying to consolidate debt achieves their goal of financial fre...