Most Americans don't know what exactly goes into their credit scores. Many people assume that rental payments factor into their credit scores- in fact, about half of those surveyed in a recent study said so. And even more think the
READ MOREBetween peak travel months and annual periods of bad weather lies the bargain traveler's holy grail: the shoulder season. Timing your vacation just right is a great way to save money, avoid huge crowds and find greater access to hotel
READ MOREThese days it's tough to get approved for a credit card - not that many young people want one anyway - so how will people build credit in the future?There are a number of ways that you can build credit without taking out a huge mortgage
READ MOREIf anyone knows how to decorate on a budget, it is college students. Often with very little money to spend, co-eds find a variety of ways to spice up their usually dull living spaces with all kinds of creative visual elements.One fixture that
READ MOREThe first frost of the season crept up parts of the country recently as we sink deeper into fall. Some snow fell, and record lows as well as historically cold daytime highs peppered parts of the Rockies, Plains, Northwest, and Upper
READ MOREIt seems millennial don't like credit cards, which can affect their credit scores if they don't choose the right scoring agency. The majority of young adults aged between 18 and 26 prefer not to use credit cards - a significant
READ MOREAutumn is on its way, and with the temperature dropping like the leaves, new, inexpensive things to do emerge as Sept. 22 approaches.September means the kids will be at school most days, and the home will have to be prepped for harsher weather.
READ MOREThe new college semester has begun for schools across the United States and a wave of students who likely have never had to budget before are about to live on their own for the first time. If you are one of those students, then you will learn
READ MORECool weather and earth-toned leaves will be visiting much of the country in the coming months. As this happens, homeowners will be making plenty of changes in order to adjust to the transition and ensure their homes are running as
READ MORECollege students aware of the financial pitfalls that await those with bad credit scores may feel the need to get a credit card and start swiping to start building their score. However, this isn't necessary, and could actually end
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