Credit scores and you – the uphill battle

It’s kind of insane how important credit scores have become.

Your score reflects your history of managing debt. If it’s too low, you may not be approved for a loan or mortgage. If you’re approved, you might get less favorable terms than […]

Gift cards: the currency of letting people treat themselves, guilt-free.

We’ve all received a gift card at some point in our lives—even if they used to be called ‘gift certificates.’

Does anyone feel a time warp?

But what about giving gift cards? They seem like the perfect present and transform ‘What […]

Women & Money – Struggles and Strategies

It’s no secret that many Americans struggle with financial pressure. The current climate of persistently high inflation doesn’t help, where a substantial portion of the population, over 60%, lives from one paycheck to the next.

This trend significantly impacts women, who face […]

Drained by ‘Doom Spending’?

If thinking about the state of the US economy makes you want to bite your nails down to the quick, you should know you’re in good company!

Nearly every American has concerns about the state of our economy. From fluctuating markets to rising cost of […]

Retirement Revoked?

It’s no secret that the cost of essentials like housing, food, transportation, medicine, and just about everything else is skyrocketing.

And yet, wages are stagnant.

But it’s not just the working class that’s affected.

In fact, anyone who wants to retire in the future (and maintain their lifestyle) should take […]

A Greater Purpose For Financial Success

Most of the time, when we think about financial freedom and security, we focus on ourselves.

• Paying off our house.
• Not batting an eyelash when we pay our bills.
• Saving up for that glorious day when we can quit working forever.
• Unexpected expenses? […]