Financing Auto Repairs
Cars are fine-tuned yet fickle machines, and even with regular maintenance checks, an expensive repair due to mechanical failure or damage from an accident can stall your budget. Putting high-ticket work on your credit card might ...
What to Know Before Setting up Mobile Pay
Mobile payments seem like the model of efficiency — just wave your smartphone, smartwatch or tablet in front of a payment terminal, and your account is automatically billed for your purchase. However, like all technological ...
Paying for Your Kid to Go to College
College is getting more expensive every year, but in many career fields your child might choose, a four-year degree is essential. In years past, society expected you as a parent to contribute to higher education costs or cover ...
Tips to Keep Your Financial Records Well-Organized
Keeping your financial records well-organized is important for more than fulfilling regulations or legal requirements. It also helps you better understand your business, now and in the future. Without a proper record-keeping system, ...
5 Tips for Saving on a Low Income
If you have a lower income, it can seem difficult to put aside money. However, by reducing certain expenses and changing your purchasing habits, you can save money over time.
Cook at home
Eating out can cost you a decent amount ...
Why You Need to Know Interest Rates
When you invest your money or take out a loan, you’re affected by an interest rate. Understanding what an interest rate is and how it works impacts how much money you keep or how much you pay out. To help you navigate the interest ...
How to Accept Credit Card Payments
Credit cards are a central part of the modern shopping experience — and if your business can’t accept credit card payments, you’re probably missing out on some serious revenue. Luckily, you won’t have to jump through too ...
Give Your Retirement Accounts an Annual Checkup
Whether you’re decades away from retirement or closing in on the end of your working years, it’s important to make sure you’re on track to achieve your savings goals. Performing an annual checkup on your retirement accounts ...
Personal Loans vs. Credit Cards
If you’re in need of funds for a major purchase, an unexpected bill or smaller expenses, the two most common solutions are taking out a personal loan or putting the amount on a credit card. However, it’s important to choose ...
The Pros and Cons of Store Credit Cards
Chances are, you have been offered the opportunity to sign up for at least one store credit card while visiting a major retail chain. These offers are often quite tempting, promising you several exclusive benefits if you sign ...
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