Financial Learning Center

How Does Your Co-Applicant’s Finances Affect Your Chances Of Getting A Home?

Looking to buy a home but worried about getting approved? We’ll go over what co-applicant is, whether having one can affect your chances of getting a home and any pitfalls to watch out for.

100 Frugal Living Tips For Seniors

You’ve sailed away into the never-ending sunset of retirement. However, you still have to deal with the burden of managing your financial obligations. Luckily, frugal living can help you ensure that you never run out of money. Check out our top 100 tips for frugal living.

The History Of Credit

Believe it or not America’s love/hate relationship with credit began before the 1900’s. View our timeline of the history of credit in America.

How To Get A Credit Score Of 700 Or 800 (Or More)

Your credit score is an important indicator of your financial health. Read our guide on how to get a credit score of 700 or 800, or more.

Cyclical Unemployment: What You Need To Know

Cyclical unemployment occurs when a hot economy becomes overheated and economic activity begins to slow. Learn more about strategies to protect from layoffs.

How to Improve Your Credit Score: 8 Tips

A solid credit score is a critical component of your financial health. If you’re looking to improve your credit score, check out these 8 straightforward tips.

Thinking Of Starting Your Own Business? Do This First

Thinking of opening a business of your own and joining this crowd? Here is some advice on starting a business.

What’s The Connection Between Exercise And Salary?

Studies have shown that those who exercise often can get paid many times more than those who don’t. Plus, there are many other financial benefits.

7 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score in 2020

To improve your credit score in 2020, here are seven tips that can set you on the right path.

Are You Ready To Join The FIRE Movement?

Maybe you want to move to Florida and lie on the beach all day. Maybe you want to strike out on your own, working part-time on your Etsy shop. Whatever your dreams may be, it’s time to look into the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. FIRE marks the exact moment when your passive income streams make enough to cover your expenses.

Preparing For Student Loan Repayment While You’re Still In College

Graduation day is coming – and so is student loan repayment. Learn how to prepare while you’re still in college to help set you up for financial success once you’re out.

What Should You Bring To Your Tax Preparer? A Complete Document Checklist

Many taxpayers use accountants to help file in order to ease their stress. Learn now what items you should bring to your tax preparer if you go this route.

Estate Tax: What Is It And Who Has To Pay?

Everyone’s two favorite topics merge to create the estate tax, aka the death tax. Find out more about the death tax & learn strategies to minimize your estate tax bill.

When To Refinance Your Car: A Decision-Making Guide

Read our guide to learn about some of the factors that you should consider when choosing to refinance your car loan.

Best Options For High Mileage Leased Car

I came to the realization about a month ago that I was going to hit my predetermined mileage way ahead of schedule. For those of you who find yourself in the same jam as me, below are some of our options.

How To Cut Spending In Your Life

In a nutshell, being financially healthy requires you to do three things: earn more, spend less and ramp up your savings and investments. But instead of putting in hours cutting coupons and running around to different markets to save pennies on apples, how can we be smart about saving money?

What Should Your Credit Score Be To Purchase A Car?

Let’s take a look at what your credit score should be to purchase a car, and how your credit score affects what you end up paying.

Stock Market Guide: What Is It And How Does It Work?

The stock market is where investors go to purchase and sell stocks of public companies. Learn about the stock market and how you can invest in it.

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