There are many advantages to having good credit. Businesses might review your credit report to determine approval for a car loan, home loan, personal loan, renting an apartment or even getting a job. Additionally,...

If you are finding that you don’t have enough money to pay for your expenses, it might be time to track your spending and create a budget/spending plan. This will help you allocate your income...

Just when one scam gets shut down a new one appears. College students can be vulnerable to scams because of their new financial experiences and decisions. Here is a list of scams that specially target...

You may not think you have much information to form your financial identity, but identity thieves can take one piece of your personal information and cause financial problems for the rest of your life.  Your...

The U.S. Department of Education announced updates to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid Aug. 25. The pause on student loan payments has been extended through December 31, 2022.  The...

After you set your realistic budget and know which strategies you can realistically use to reach your savings goals, you are on the right path. However, staying on that path can often be one of the hardest...

Spring break is in less than a week. It is a time for you to relax, regroup and refresh. There are a lot of choices you can make about what you plan to do during that week. Here are a few things to consider...

It is two months into the semester. How are relationships going with your roommate? Has the issue of money come up? Does your roommate borrow items or use your things without returning the item or compensating...

There is a myth that college students have to survive on Ramen or generic Mac n’ Cheese because they don’t have money to buy “real” or “good” food. With a little planning, students don’t...

Scammers prey on vulnerable populations. Their goal is to take advantage of anyone who is making a purchase, signing a contract or applying for a loan.  New scams are created every day; the way to...