Small Business Funding for Women Entrepreneurs: 5 FAQs
By: Cara Treybal
Explore small business funding for women entrepreneurs with these five FAQs. Get insights on securing the capital needed to start and grow your business.
Give Your Credit Some Love With the Avalanche Method
Eliminating debt is one of the best ways you can improve your credit score. If you are feeling smothered by debt, there are simple strategies that can help you dig your way out, such as the avalanche method.
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Not to be outdone, Albert Einstein shared this observation on taxes: The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.” Sadly, those sentiments will likely always ring true. With a new year upon us, it' time to start preparing to file your income taxes.
Make a Commitment to Stronger Finances This Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is one of the first things many people think about in February as they prepare to celebrate the ones they love and the relationship commitments they'e made. This February, we encourage consumers to consider also making a commitment to stronger finances.
One key ingredient to saving more money is to eliminate debt. To help consumers cut down on debt in the new year, here are 7 tips on how to pay down debt faster.
5 Financial New Year's Resolutions & How To Fulfill Them
The beginning of the year is the prime time to focus on what's going on with your money. Here are five financial resolutions to set, along with tips on how to keep them.
Whether it's Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay, peer-to-peer payment apps have quickly risen in popularity over the last few years. While they create convenience for consumers, they also create a new target for fraudsters. And because payment apps do not have the same consumer protection as bank accounts, such as FDIC insurance, money stolen through a payment app cannot be recovered.
It's no secret that a college education is expensive, and the price tag can be intimidating for parents as well as students. With scholarships, the cost of education can be significantly reduced. Getting your application noticed is key. In recognition of National Scholarship Month in November, here are five tips for completing scholarship applications for students.
Setting Financial Priorities and Saving For The Future
Planning for the future is important particularly when it comes to finances. Financial planning can help you meet your financial goals by effectively manage your income. Now is a great time to examine your financial priorities and to start saving for the future.
5 Steps to Bring Your Credit Score Back from the Dead
Are you haunted by a low credit score? Your credit score is an important part of your overall financial picture, and having bad credit can cost you both money and missed opportunities, from paying higher interest rates and insurance premiums to potentially not qualifying for financing when you need it.
It's just about time to head back to school, which means, if you're entering college, you might be taking out a student loan for the first time. Did you know that student loans can affect your credit score?