Nearly half of all U.S. employers consider a good credit rating an important qualification when considering new hire candidates, according to a 2012 study by the Society for Human Resource Management. With... Read more »
Shopping online during the holidays can save you a lot of time and a lot of money. Plus, there’s almost no chance you’ll be trampled while shopping in your living room.
That doesn’t... Read more »
The holiday season is upon us! It’s a time of togetherness, tradition and family bonding. It’s also often a time of ridiculous spending.
We’ve already discussed how to keep your holiday budget spotless throughout... Read more »
Let’s start off with some fun stats:
37 percent of Americans admit to not knowing their credit score.
35 percent of Americans have checked their credit... Read more »
Ask the Experts: Getting out from under overdraft fees
I am wondering how I can repair my bank account from being so far negative every time I get paid. When my check is... Read more »
Money Management International (MMI) supports the positive consumer benefits gained from the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 as described in a recent study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.... Read more »
You might not want to hear this.
“Nope, nope, nope,” you might say.
“It’s not even Halloween yet!” you may cry.
“I haven’t even begun to think about Thanksgiving!” you could argue.
It’s no use. ... Read more »
Brian Russ is a writer who frequently delves into ways to save and make more money.
In order to balance your budget, you might think that all you can do is trim spending.... Read more »
Ask the Experts: Talking about money with your parents
My parents are looking at losing their house (foreclosure on their 2nd loan). They have a new(er) car they spend a lot of money... Read more »
The government shutdown is now in place, and along with it came a good amount of uncertainty, causing many Americans to wonder how they will survive financially.
By some estimates, hundreds of... Read more »