Category: Financial Advice
How to Prevent Identity Theft Online [Top 10 Tips]
May 28th, 2019
Unfortunately, billions of consumers have their identity stolen by con artists and identity thieves each year. Today’s modern cybercriminals are good at their “jobs.” They are a crafty bunch and have thought of just about everything they can to scam you and steal your identity. Identity theft ...
6 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Home Buyer
April 2nd, 2019
As you prepare to buy your first home, you likely face the process with a mixture of fear and excitement, and for good reason. This is a major financial step and one of the largest investments you will make, and you want to make sound financial choices. Before you start the process, make sure you [&...
6 Last Minute Tax Tips that Could Save You Money, Big Time!
March 21st, 2019
For 2019, you have until Monday, April 15 to file your taxes. This includes federal income taxes, as well as state income tax in those states that charge residents. That means you have until that Monday at midnight to find any way you can to save on your tax bill. Start by looking at these six ...
How to Get Out of Debt Quickly [Top 10 Money Tips]
March 13th, 2019
Many of our members want to know how they can reduce their debt quickly. Unfortunately, accruing the debt is usually the quick part. Paying it all back (plus interest) takes a bit longer. Still, there are ways to speed up the pace of debt payback, and being able to see that number dwindle at a [&hel...
How to Stay Safe When Shopping for Holiday Gifts Online
October 30th, 2018
Want to avoid long lines and large crowds this holiday season? Shopping online lets you zip through your list with just a few clicks. Before whipping out your plastic, however, you’ll want to make sure you’re shopping on a secure site. Below are a few tips on how to stay safe w...
Our Top 5 Financial Tips for Every New College Graduate
April 27th, 2018
Congratulations on completing your college education and beginning the next chapter of your life with a solid foundation built on your education. After finishing college, graduates enter a period of transition when they are faced with many potentially life-changing decisions: where they will live, w...
Top 10 Tips For What to Look For in a Financial Planner
December 29th, 2017
A startling 33% of Americans don’t have a financial plan for the future. It’s a common misconception that making a financial plan and having a professional help you out is something only for the extremely wealthy, but people in all income brackets use a financial planner. Financial pla...
5 Fees You Might Be Paying Your Bank That You Don’t Even Know About
November 21st, 2017
You’re probably aware that your bank charges fees for insufficient funds which is why we put together the 5 fees you might be paying your banking without knowing. Charging for insufficient funds has been a standard practice for many years. Most people know how to guard against getting fined f...
Five Easy Steps That Stretch Your Retirement Budget
October 24th, 2017
Retirement can be pricey, says a survey recently conducted by Wells-Fargo. Shockingly, 59 percent of participants questioned revealed that they don’t anticipate retiring — ever. What’s the top reason given for reaching such a dismal conclusion? There’s not enough money left o...
How to Go Grocery Shopping on a Budget
September 25th, 2017
Are you ready to trim the fat from your grocery budget? Food is one of the bigger expenses in the household. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12 to 15 percent of Americans’ annual expenditures go toward food. Fortunately, that’s one of the easiest areas to economize on....