We all encounter unexpected expenses that strain our budgets, whether it’s a car repair, trip to urgent care or sudden loss of a job. As with most things, a little planning goes a long way. That’s why it’s a good move to have an emergency fund that
It’s one of those chicken-or-the-egg situations: You can’t get credit if you don’t have a credit history and you can’t build a credit history without credit. So how do you get started? Or get “restarted” if your credit has taken a hit? You need to be
When your teens use their own money to buy things they want and need, you start to see a thrill of buying and satisfaction take hold. Once your kids reach their teenage years, they want big-ticket items, like video games, a new phone or a car that
Becoming a college student requires filling out a lot of forms. But there’s one form that rules them all — and filing it out is one of the most important things you can do to pay for your child’s education. It’s the Free Application for Federal
