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 ...

When to Start Saving for the Holidays

Want less stress and less debt during the most wonderful time of the year? Consider saving up starting now. Although summer is in full swing and the holidays seem like they’re a world away, it’s never too early to plan. If ...

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 ...

When is the Right Time to Buy a Car?

Buying a car, especially a new one fresh from the factory, is a big investment. Sometimes events like accidents and breakdowns make it so you can’t choose when you need to make a purchase, but if you can pick when you hit the ...

Reasons to Not Buy Life Insurance

Experts usually present life insurance as something that you should have to be financially sound. If you work for a company full time, it is possibly part of your compensation package. Is it something you really need, though? ...

Planning for Retirement in Your 30s

Whether you’re playing catch-up or fine-tuning established investments, your 30s is a crucial decade for strengthening your financial future. Consider these tips to help make your road to retirement a bit smoother. Know your ...

Learn More About These Three Online Budgeting Tools

No matter how you feel about smartphones and our attachment to them, there’s no denying the usefulness and convenience of apps. Programs that fit in the palm of your hand help you do everything from requesting a taxi to paying ...

How to Budget for Your First Home

Homeownership is an exciting achievement, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Entering into home-ownership when you’re ready is more important than doing so right away. Starting off on the right foot can positively impact ...

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 ...