October’s Get Smart About Credit Day is the perfect time to start building your financial savvy. Whether you’re dreaming of your first car, planning for college, or just aiming to be financially independent, understanding credit is a crucial step. What Is Credit and Why Does It Matter Credit is essentially your financial reputation. It’s what […]
Credit Freezes – Should you do this?
We’ve all heard about security breaches. It could be that you are tired of hearing about them and still have not done anything to help protect yourself. The Federal Trade Commission reported that there were law changes in 2018 about credit freeze making them free. Free credit freezes A credit freeze restricts access to your […]
Personal Finance for Women
Women have unique financial needs. On average, women live longer and earn less than men. Women may have gaps in employment that impact their financial futures, such as retirement benefits. Women are impacted more severely than most men by events like divorce and widowhood. And, more women lack financial knowledge and experience. It is estimated […]
