Have you ever thought… “what would I tell my 18-year-old self if I knew what I know now?” My answer: 5 things I wish I had done differently in college (financially speaking). 1. Start Building Credit I got my first credit card when I was 20 years old and I […]
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Fed Raised Interest Rates! What’s It Mean To You?
Interest Rates Increased 0.25%! Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percent (0.25%) on Wednesday, March 15th. How do this impact you? Take a look below… The Positives of a Rate Hike Certificate of Deposits (CDs) For those that are not familiar with CDs, they […]
Start Investing with these Low Cost Brokerage Accounts
Low Cost Investing Brokerage Accounts Whether you are new to investing or a seasoned vet, you should always look for new opportunities to save money and cut costs. Below is a list of investing brokerage accounts that anyone can use to reduce your fees and allow more of your money to work […]
Saving Accounts with MORE than 0.01% Interest
Earn Money From Your Savings Accounts Does your savings accounts have an interest rate of 0.01% or 0.05% earning only pennies each month? Luckily, there are banks that offer 1.00% interest rates! Although, 1.00% may not seem like a lot, it is substantially better than the ridiculously low-interest rates of […]
How I Paid Off $30,000 of Student Loans in 14 months
Understanding Debt and What It’s All About Coming out of college, I didn’t realize the impact of student debt until I went on to Sallie Mae’s website to view my student loan. Originally expecting to see only $25,000 worth of student loan debt, I quickly learned the power of compound […]
Expedite Your Loan or Mortgage
Do you have student loans, credit card debt, car loans, or a lengthy mortgage? Tackling your debt can seem like an overwhelming process, make you feel like you will never make it to the surface of debt free or back to even. Below is a guide to help expedite paying […]