Moving? Don’t Get Ripped Off
Moving is one of the most stressful events in life. And hiring the wrong mover can make it even worse. Sure, it may be funny to watch careless movers on the big screen: wrecking stuff, taking their sweet time packing things or never arriving on time. In real life,...
Election Day 2016 Freebies on November 8th
November 8th is officially Election Day 2016. This has definitely been a tough election season. And I’m glad it’s finally coming to an end. No more mailers, phone calls or the news cycle being dominated with presidential contenders. Of course, elections are important...
Social Security Number – Do They Really Need It?
Your Social Security number (SSN) is one thing you should keep private. It’s disturbing to see the amount of paperwork that asks for your SSN these days. Sure, you need to share it for highly confidential transactions like opening a new credit or bank account. But...
Negotiating a New Auto? This Could Help You Save Even More
If you’ve ever been in the market for a new car, you know the feeling. It’s something that most people dread more than the dentist. The haggling and high-pressure sales tactics like “this deal is only good for today!” make you want to scream. I’ve been there myself. I...
Wells Fargo Customer? What You Need to Know
Wells Fargo was fined a $185 million dollars in penalties for opening unauthorized customer deposit and credit accounts last week. It has been reported that employees faced pressure to meet aggressive sales targets. And some employees resorted to opening up accounts...
What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean?
Mystery person - OK, I’ve got my credit score. Now what does this number even mean? Is it good or bad? Your credit score is a three-digit number used to determine your creditworthiness. Are you worthy of receiving a loan? In other words, based on your credit history,...
How to Overcome Fear to Achieve Success
Fear is real. Don't let it stop you from taking the first step! Check out this short video to learn some techniques to help you overcome fear to achieve success. Photo: photosteve101
This skill could make or break you financially
Many people are quick to say they don’t teach us anything about money in school. It’s true some teachers are not comfortable teaching financial literacy and personal finance is rarely a graduation requirement. But one of the most important money skills is taught in...
Discover’s Free Credit Scorecard
Getting your free FICO® credit score has never been easier, quicker or cheaper. Now Discover is offering everyone a chance to get a Free Credit Scorecard within seconds. Yes! That's right Everyone (customer or not) can get their free credit score from Discover for...
Top 10 Funny Money Quotes
It's Money Monday. So why not start off the day with some funny money quotes? Check out my Top 10 Funny Money Quotes video. Feel free to share your favorite money quotes too. Enjoy!
