Federal vs. Private Loans – There’s a Big Difference
- July 3, 2017
- Category: Blog, College, Financial Education
When managing student loan debt, it is important to know what types of loans you have. Federal and private loans are very different.
Get Free Credit Reports
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, allows you to order one free credit report a year from companies like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Planning for Retirement During Each Stage of Life
- June 14, 2017
- Category: Financial Education, Financial Health Tips, Retirement
Those of us planning for retirement face a very different set of circumstances than we did a couple of decades ago. Pensions are often less generous, if they exist at all, young people are saddled with more debt, and the future of Social Security may not be guaranteed. So what can you do to ensure you are set up financially...
Financing a College Education
- June 14, 2017
- Category: College, Financial Education
Financing a college education is a huge and important decision, that will affect your student (and her future life, family and financial health) for the next 15 to 30 years of her life, or more.
Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads
- June 1, 2017
- Category: Financial Health Tips
As students around America graduate, hundreds of thousands of people will soon enter the full-time workforce for the first time. Many of you may be asking, “How do I land my first job when I don’t have any experience?” One key tool for job seekers is a resume. We have some resume writing tips for first-time job...
Signature Loans
Signature loans are unsecured personal loans. They are not backed by property. They can be used for many purposes. Amounts can vary.
Social Security
- May 31, 2017
- Category: Financial Education, Retirement
Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. When pay Social Security taxes, you earn benefit “credits.”
Common Budgeting Mistakes
- May 30, 2017
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Education
Sticking to your budget is easier if you avoid these budgeting mistakes. Don’t use your credit to make ends meet. Make sure to keep track of your expenses.
Liquidating Assets
You may want to sell some of your stuff to help pay down your debts. Liquidating assets means selling anything that can be sold or converted into cash.
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