How to Be Financially Prepared for a Natural Disaster September 14, 2017 Home, Lifestyle, Preparation Erin Lowry In 1989 storm ripped through Houston, Texas just two weeks before my birth, which took down a tree in my parents’ backyard. That tree fell right through the roof and into my nursery. Had I been born just a little early, I may not have survived my first month of life. That’s not the kind Keep Reading
Equifax Data Breach: What to Do Next September 14, 2017 Industry, Preparation, Protection, Regulation Sean Collins There is no doubt that you’ve heard of the massive data breach at Equifax, between mid-May and July 2017, that was made public last week. In light of that, we’ve consulted with our team of financial and credit experts to make it very clear what is at risk and how you should respond. What happened Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Your Move August 14, 2017 Home, Lifestyle, Preparation, Savings Robyn Parets There’s no sugarcoating it. Moving is stressful. In fact, regardless of whether you move cross-country or across town, uprooting your home ranks right up there with death and divorce as one of life’s most stressful events, according to HealthStatus. As if this isn’t bad enough, moving is also expensive. According to HomeAdvisor and industry estimates, Keep Reading
The Current State of U.S. Financial Literacy June 13, 2017 Industry, Preparation, Regulation Priya Iyer Across the U.S., we celebrate financial literacy and awareness during specific times of the year. Last month, for example was National Financial Literacy Month. But many advocates, the government, and even research studies show that one-off or annual pushes for financial education are not enough. Richard Corday, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Keep Reading
Relieving a Financial Burden May 19, 2017 Budgeting, Investing, Lifestyle, Preparation, Savings Jamie Burgess Most likely, you know that particular money-sucking item that you own, one that drains not only resources but your own energy, time, and ability to participate fully in your life. For me, it was a beautiful piece of machinery called the Volkswagen Eurovan, which had been in my family for fifteen years and had seen Keep Reading
