Creating a Budget That Has the Best Effect on Your Credit
By Jeanine Skowronski Most people set up a budget to bolster their bank accounts, but the best money plans take another important financial factor into consideration: your credit. A top-notch credit score can make it easier to get a loan — and help you save more…
Americans Report Higher Anxiety About Taxes This Year
Quicken Survey Reveals Tax Habits And Anxieties As Deadline Approaches. Americans Report Higher Anxiety About Taxes This Year, and Almost Half Paid Higher Federal Taxes Than Last Year.
Financial Planning For New Parents
The world looks different when you’re holding a new little life in your arms. Finances may take a back seat to excitement, but it’s important to begin thinking early about how starting a family will affect your goals and budget. The vision you and your spouse create for your family’s future will dictate many of your next financial steps.
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift?
Studies show that finances are one of the in a relationship. With the quintessential relationship-centric holiday—Valentine’s Day—on the horizon, Quicken, maker of the best-selling personal finance software in the US, surveyed over 1,000 adults to gather insights into the ever-elusive personal finance conversation.
Quicken Resolutions: This New Year, Try Investing in You
As the year comes to a close, we’re starting to think about how to make the most of the new year and live our best lives.
Loan Comparison: What to Look for in Your Next Loan
Getting the best loan for your needs means understanding all the terms before signing on the dotted line. This includes knowing the difference between a secured and unsecured loan, as well as how interest rates, fees and loan periods can affect the monthly payment.
Are Spending Limits the Secret to Happier Holidays?
We know holiday spending is this year. But how do couples across the US approach spending during the merriest season?
Personal Finance Strategies: Retiring
Having enough to live on in your golden years isn’t an issue of luck, but of careful planning. If you’re looking to put together a retirement plan but don’t know where to start, use these tips to set yourself up for a comfortable, financially stable future.
Understanding the Basics of Your Credit Reports
By: Brooke Niemeyer Your credit report offers a snapshot of your financial health to anyone who reviews it, and that can be a lot of people, from cell phone providers and potential employers to lenders and credit card issuers. With so much importance placed on…
When Your Credit Scores Matter
Your credit scores may seem abstract — just a bunch of numbers loosely associated with how well you pay your bills. But these numbers have real-world implications when it comes to borrowing money, qualifying for housing and sometimes getting a job.