How Merging Assets Affects Your Credit
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
You may want to share everything with your new spouse, but you’ll each forever own separate credit scores. Nonetheless, merging...
Budgeting & Savings
How to Successfully Save Money
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Saving money is on many people’s to-do list, but it can easily get pushed down the priority list. No matter...
Wedding Budget Mistakes to Avoid
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Planning a wedding can be a whirlwind experience. Many couples who are planning this event for the first time can...
5 Most Common Mistakes That Lower Credit Scores
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your credit score serves as a quick way for lenders to get an idea of how well you’ve managed your...
How to Rebound from a Poor Credit Score
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Fair Isaac Corporation provides consumers with FICO scores to gauge their creditworthiness. Scores range from 300 to 850; a "good"...
How to Budget for Holiday Travel
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Budgeting makes travel better. It gives you a structure to save for your vacation and to plan out all the...
Investment 101: How to Start a 401(k)
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
To encourage people to save for retirement, the government offers a number of tax advantages for contributing to special retirement...
What Should You Do With your Tax Refund?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A tax refund can give you a sudden influx of unexpected cash that you can use for a variety of...
New Year Financial Resolution: Buy a New Car
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
The clock striking midnight to ring in a new year can be that little extra motivation you need to get...
New Year Financial Resolution: Pay Down Debt
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Paying down debt can be a life-altering New Year's resolution -- if you actually carry it out. Often, best intentions...