5 Ways to Spot a Scam
Scammers are relentless in their pursuit of your — hard-earned money. They try to reach you in many ways: phone, email, text, social media, and it could be a knock on your door. Learn how to spot a scam, so you can protect yourself and your money. Here are 5 Ways to...
Make 2024 Your Year to Shine
It’s been a while since my last blog post, nearly four months to be exact. Now we’re over halfway through January 2024. How about that? I hope your new year’s off to a great start. There’s just something about the changing of the year. It can mark a new beginning...
Buying a House? Three Important Things No One Tells You
Are you in the market for a new house? Sometimes the process moves super-fast. I know the inventories can be low, interest rates high and bid wars are real. But it’s important to pause and think. There could be some important things no one is talking about. Here are...
5 Tips to Pay Off Debt
The other day on Money.com, the hot trends were all about these four letters — DEBT. They were on topics like car loans, student loans, and credit card debt. The last one read “Here’s How Much Debt the Average American Has in 2023.” If you read it, you’ll discover...
$4 Movie Tickets on National Cinema Day
Grab a $4 movie ticket (plus tax) this weekend. Many theatres are offering moviegoers this ridiculously low ticket price to celebrate National Cinema Day on Sunday, August 27, 2023.
Biden’s New SAVE Income-Driven Student Loan Plan
The Biden administration announced a new income-driven student loan program called Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan to make paying off student loan debt more affordable. This new plan could cut payments in half or even down to zero for those who qualify.
Beware of Penalty APR on Credit Cards
The other day my friend was upset about her credit card bill. She said, “It’s so hard to pay it off when you’re paying a 32% interest rate.” Her rate was so high, it sounded like a penalty APR to me. Let me explain. Since we’ve...
How to Save on Concert Tickets
Everyone has been talking about high concert ticket prices. We live in an environment where everything keeps going up. You still want to have fun and enjoy the experience, but you’re not willing to pay an arm and a leg to do so. I don’t blame you. Here are some great...
How To Protect Your Money in the Bank
Over 100 million people in the U.S. trust the banking system with their money. But what happens if the bank fails? How can you protect your money in the bank? The news anchors have shed light on recent bank failures. Two banks are making those headlines: Silicon...
Are You Being Overcharged for Medical Bills?
No one wants to be overcharged for medical bills. If you’ve ever visited the doctor, you probably know health care can be expensive. Sometimes you see it with the cost of health care insurance. When it comes to health care, I adopt a Know Before You Owe mentality....
