Life & Finances

7 Ways to Turn Your Tax Refund Into Financial Relief
This credit card calculator will help you see for yourself how much putting your tax refund toward your debt can save you time, money, and a huge headache for years to come. Continue reading
Beware: Scammers want to take advantage of you
Scams can come in many forms: email, text, a phone call, mail, or in-person. Continue reading

Seven Tips for Tracking Down Your Dream Career
Personality quizzes and aptitude tests can be helpful in starting your career search, as long as you’re realistic about their results. Continue reading

Five Good Money Habits to Boost Your Retirement Savings
Understanding the give-and-take of budgeting is a powerful skill, and it’s easier to cut spending when you can put it in the context of achieving a goal. Continue reading

It Pays To Start Saving Now
It’s the concept that powers all sorts of savings and investment products and, over time, allows you to turn your money into, well, more money! Continue reading

Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing a Mortgage
Owning a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make in your life, and it’s easy to get caught up in details pertaining to debt-to-income ratios, the real estate market, current interest rates and amortization schedules. Continue reading

Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You
Having an expert assess your financial situation and design a plan for you is an extremely powerful tool because they can recommend products, services and strategies that you might never have come across on your own. Continue reading

Choosing your Financial Institution
The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices—it’s where to keep your money. Continue reading

What Is Curbstoning? How to Avoid This Common Used Car Scam
A “curbstoner” often gets away with scamming buyers because they sell the vehicle and then ghost you. Continue reading

Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings
Paycheck withholdings are a fact of life for most workers, but they aren’t set in stone. Continue reading
