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 ...
Refinancing Your Auto Loan
Months have passed since you brought home your current vehicle from the dealership. At the time, you agreed to the interest rate and term you were offered because you were keen to finally own that dream car. But a lot has happened ...
How to Budget Charitable Giving
Donating to charity is not easy when finances already feel tight. Between medical expenses, college loans, car payments and rent, it can be hard to find room to give no matter how much you want to contribute to a good cause. But ...
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 ...
Second-Chance Auto Loans: Risks and Rewards
In many parts of the country, owning a car is a necessity for steady employment and everyday life. However, if you have poor credit, obtaining financing for the vehicle you need won’t be easy. One potential solution is a second-chance ...
When Technical College is the Right Choice
After graduating from high school, going to a four-year college seems like an automatic choice for a lot of people. That’s not surprising: According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, higher educational attainment ...
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 ...
Pros and Cons of Building an Addition
Your needs are changing and your family is growing, so the house you live in no longer suits you. The most common solution is to move into a bigger house, but that’s not necessarily your best option. Building an addition onto ...
Ways to Earn Extra Money in College
Amid rising tuition costs and sky-high textbook prices, most college students don’t have much money to spare. However, you can pad out your income with a few side gigs and a little ingenuity. Here are a few strategies to earn ...
4 Common Auto Loan Mistakes
Purchasing a new car is an exciting and tumultuous experience. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as you go through the process of choosing your new vehicle and applying for a loan that won’t leave you in the red as you pay it ...
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