When glancing at my credit card debt: I felt my heartbeat faster, my anxiety building, my blood pressure increasing. Have you ever felt that way? I don’t recommend it. The debt caused so much stress that my body was in survival mode (fight or flight). Money related stress is common. According to NEFE 2021, 85 […]
Credit can be a Necessary Financial Tool
Credit is often a necessary financial tool. It can make buying a car, going to college, or taking care of an emergency possible. Credit also enables us to build long-term financial security when we use it to purchase something like a house. Using credit wisely can be a helpful financial tool and a valuable resource. […]
Teens, Credit and Credit Cards
What your child learns about credit today could affect their decision-making when they have credit cards and loans of their own. Teenagers frequently see credit as an avenue to achieve instantaneous gratification, getting what they want now and figuring out the financial consequences later. Credit can serve as both a valuable tool when handled wisely and […]