US Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate? The U.S. personal saving rate stood at 3.7% in January of 2017,…
Password Protection Strategies
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn—they’ve all fallen prey to hackers who exposed passwords and other personal information for hundreds of thousands of…
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
How much is enough for your emergency fund? Bad things happen to the best of us, and instead of conveniently…
Pay Yourself First
When was the last time you paid yourself first? Each month you settle down to pay bills. You pay your…
Strategies for managing your student loan debt
Struggling with student loan debt? Learn five strategies that may help manage your debt and save your money.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person’s life. Here’s some tips to get through it.
Why Does the Stock Market Drop When the Fed Raises Rates?
There’s a great deal of conversation happening now about the Federal Reserve’s intention to raise interest rates. If you’ve heard…
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
This morning 100 million Americans began their day in the same way—drinking their first cup of coffee.¹ Few, if any,…
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 provided individuals with valuable rights to the credit information companies keep…