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Why You Shouldn’t Care About Having an 850 Credit Score (and What to Do Instead)

Holly Johnson October 20, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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If you’ve been trying to improve your credit, you probably already know that your FICO score is a numeric measure of your credit health. Depending on how your credit looks, your score will fall somewhere between 300 and 850, with a higher score representing better credit over all.
5 Ways to Make Money With Your Car

Kat Tretina October 19, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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If your savings account is low and you need cash quickly, side hustles can be a smart way to make extra money. And, if you own a car, your earning potential can dramatically increase. Having access to a vehicle can help you earn more money in your spare time, so you can pay for unexpected expenses as they come up without using loans or credit cards.
Why You Shouldn’t Shop Online with Debit Cards

Kirsten Thuringer October 18, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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Despite the convenience and popularity of debit cards, banks have long warned against using them for online purchases. While many consumers dismiss this advice as overly neurotic, there are plenty of valid reasons to keep your debit cards offline.
5 Reasons My Kids Aren’t “Too Good” for Community College

Holly Johnson October 17, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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With college costs and student loan debt soaring, I want to help my kids make smart decisions regarding their future. Since our kids were babies, we’ve been socking money away in their 529 savings plans. By the time they reach college, I estimate they’ll both have $50,000 to pay for any school of their choosing.
Airline Credit Cards with No Annual Fee

Jason Steele October 13, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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Nearly everyone would like to use their credit cards to earn a free flight, but unfortunately most airline credit cards charge an annual fee of $95 or more. Thankfully, there’s a small, but growing number of airline credit cards that have no annual fee.
Free and Discounted Mental Health Resources

Kat Tretina October 5, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 43 million adults in the United States have a mental illness. That number is approximately 18 percent of the nation’s population. Yet, mental illnesses are rarely talked about.
Lessons from Hurricane Harvey: Do You Need Flood Insurance?

Holly Johnson October 4, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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As the water recedes in Houston and various waterfront communities across Texas, a startling financial reality continues to unfold. Where hurricane Harvey hit the hardest, 80 percent of homeowners and property owners lacked flood insurance coverage.
6 Things to Do If Your Identity Was Stolen

Kat Tretina October 3, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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Finding out that someone has committed fraud in your name can be one of the most stressful moments of your life. You feel violated and anxious, not knowing what else the person might do in your name.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card vs. Barclaycard Arrival Plus, which should you pick?

Jason Steele September 28, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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Have you had trouble recently trying to redeem your airline miles or hotel points? As airlines and hotels increase the cost of awards, and reduce the availability of the best ones, many travelers and credit card users are fed up with the direction these programs are taking. Let’s take a look at these two cards, and see which one is right for you: