Personal Finance Blog

Here's what student loan forbearance means and what to know about it during uncertain financial times...How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Credit Scores?
August 13, 2020
College students are graduating with more student loan debt than ever. While forbearance might offer some relief, make sure you understand the impact it could have on your finances. Read more.
Man climbing a ladder with a loan bag. Getting a Loan After Bankruptcy
August 11, 2020
Bankruptcy can wreck your finances in the short-term. If you need to borrow money soon, here's what you can expect when getting a loan after bankruptcy. Read more.
Car with a ball and chainHow to Get Out of a Car Loan
August 6, 2020
Struggling with your car payments? Here are some options that could help you get out of your car loan. Read more.
jobs-no-college-00 Airport-MAXF98Highest Paying Jobs You Don't Need A Bachelor's Degree To Get
August 3, 2020
Going to college to get a degree and higher paying job seems like the "normal" thing to do. But there are many professional jobs that pay high salaries that don't require a bachelor's degree. This research lists the highest paying jobs you can get without a bachelor's degree. Read more.
A few different houses of different sizes.How Much House Can You Afford – Really?
July 30, 2020
Here are some costs of homebuying your mortgage lender won't always tell you, so you can save how much you actually need to buy a home. Read more.
Sitting on top of a 401k fundShould you withdraw from your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt?
July 28, 2020
Think about this before you withdraw from your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt... Read more.
Different credit cardsShould You Get Another Credit Card? 9 Questions to Ask First...
July 23, 2020
Here are 9 important questions to think about before getting another credit card. Read more.
David C. shares about building his credit. Building Credit with Gamer & YouTuber David C.
July 21, 2020
For YouTuber David C., the solution was simple, though not easy. "You can't buy your way to good credit," he says. Learn how he transformed his credit. Read more.