Helpful articles on topics related to personal financial health and well-being
Know how much vehicle you can afford. Learning how to set up a monthly budget is the key to buying a new vehicle while ensuring you don’t overextend your finances, according to experts. But even using a car affordability calculator…
Tax refunds will begin arriving soon. And that means many Americans may be looking for a new or used vehicle on which to spend the money they get back from Uncle Sam. Of course, you should not spend refund money…
The impact of COVID-19 will be felt long after life returns to normal. That normal for some may be a matter of getting back to work and catching up on overdue bills resulting from financial challenges suffered through no fault…
Thousands of dollars. That could be the difference between lower and higher credit scores when financing a vehicle, based on an interest-rate calculator at nerdwallet.com and data reported by Experian. Here’s what we mean: The average nonprime borrower, with a…
Be aware that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) may pose a potential cybersecurity threat to Americans in addition to a health threat. As the virus spreads across the U.S., so do cyber criminals intent on taking advantage of you. “The pandemic is…
Watch your credit score. That’s generally a good idea if you plan to borrow money to buy a vehicle or a home or to use credit for a whole range of other purchases. But it’s even more important now because…