Got Savings? Why Not?
Ever been stressed over an unexpected expense? Ever been out of money? Tired of being broke? Right Now, "America Saves" gives you an easy plan to start saving money and stop stressing. Why Now? America...
View ArticleDo You Have Good Savings Habits?
According to the sixth annual national survey assessing household saving, only about 50% of Americans have good savings habits. The survey results, released during America Saves Week, provides a look...
View ArticleHave You Checked Your Credit Report Lately?
If not, you should. A new FTC report finds that 1 in 5 consumers may have an error on at least one of their 3 credit reports that could affect your credit score. Consumers typically have a credit...
View ArticleWhat Do You Need to Know About the New Vantage Score 3.0?
First created in 2006 by the big three credit bureaus - Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion - the Vantage Score has been redesigned with a new credit scoring model. This new model has the potential to...
View ArticleWhen Life is Like an Angry Monkey...
You're cruising along just fine when it strikes; that Barnum & Bailey semi in front of you hits a bump, the trailer door breaks and out bounces a crate of circus monkeys. And they're angry... Now...
View ArticleWhen Disaster Strikes So Do The Scammers!
When disasters occur, such as the tornados in Oklahoma, scams appear almost immediately. The scams include fake charities, home repair and cleanup rip-offs, contractor scams, fake disaster officials,...
View ArticleBuying Sunscreen? Read This First.
Warmer weather is here and for many people that means spending more time in the sun, especially at the pool or beach. And sunscreen is a must for your shopping list. How do you know which sunscreen is...
View ArticleTaking a Road Trip?
It's summer and more people are taking a road trip. It doesn't matter how long your road trip is - a day, a weekend, a week or more - you and your vehicle need to be prepared. Before you head out, get...
View ArticleUpdate: The Latest on Federal Student Loan Legislation
As of July 24, with the passage of a Senate bill, Congress appears close to enacting legislation to reform the subsidized federal student loan program. When the House approves, the legislation will...
View ArticleBeware of Utility Billing Scams
There’s a billing scam making the rounds affecting consumers and businesses. Here’s how the scam works. You receive a phone call indicating that your account with the power company is past due and...
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