Everyone needs to have a solid financial foundation with which to build their money lives, and that foundation starts with the basics. This category is all about teaching you the money basics you’ll need to know to successfully navigate your financial life.
No topic is too trivial in this category. Our articles discuss everything from financial literacy basics to the differences between banks and credit unions and debit and credit cards. You’ll find everything you need to know to get started improving your financial literacy, all in an easy-to-understand way. It’s never too late to better yourself, so get started improving your knowledge of money today!
What’s the difference between a debit and a credit card? Although both debit and credit cards are common financial tools used to make purchases, the differences between them and the potential impact to your finances may not be as clear. You’ve probably heard about the issue of consumer debt in this country, which includes a …
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Banks and credit unions are both financial institutions that offer a variety of personal finance and business products. While nearly everyone in the United States is a member of a bank or credit union, or both, not nearly as many people understand the difference between the two. Indeed, it can be difficult to know the …
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Net worth is a term commonly thrown around in personal finance circles. However, unless you’re well-versed in finance topics it’s likely you don’t pay much attention to your net worth and you may not even know what it is. In fact, you may associate it with the holdings of the rich and famous more than …
Now that we’ve beaten you down with all the ways that interest is killing you slowly (just kidding…but seriously), let’s talk about some ways that interest can actually work in your favor. The first is with basic checking and savings accounts. You may not realize it (because it’s generally very small), but many checking accounts …
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Do you know your financial status? If not, you’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that only 32% of Americans have a household budget. Furthermore, a recent Bankrate survey found that 55% of Americans don’t think their financial situation will improve this year, with 44% who think their situation will stay the same and …
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You want to be fiscally responsible, don’t you? Of course you do! Everyone does whether they realize it or not. Fiscal responsibility is an economic idea that involves strategies for managing debt and building smart-spending habits. You have probably heard the term used in reference to government or public organizations. A fiscally responsible organization pledges …
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Tax season is always a busy time, and one that many look forward to. Not only do most individuals look forward to a nice chunk of money back, so do the businesses that rely on people spending that money. This tax season has been filled with far more drama than most years, and with the …
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How does Social Security work? There are few areas of personal finance more confusing for people than Social Security. In this post, I’ll give you the basics of how Social Security works to help you make better decisions when claiming. Let me start by thanking Tawnya and Sebastian for the opportunity to offer my thoughts …
I’m not going to lie, I used to be terrified of credit cards. Growing up around Depression Era grandparents and having a mom in banking gave me a healthy fear of plastic, and for good reason. A huge number of Americans have credit card debt. And not just some debt, but A LOT of debt. …
What is a good credit score? Good question. Your credit score is the single most important factor in determining your ability to utilize credit throughout your life. Your credit score can be your best friend or your worst enemy. It can be the difference between getting a new loan or not, and it WILL BE …
