October Is National Financial Planning Month

October is National Financial Planning Month and a good time to start planning your financial future as years end approaches.  Reviewing this past year will be the first step to changing things up for the new year.  You will have a plan on how to do things differently...

Placing a Credit Freeze on Credit Report

Several companies recently announced cyber security incidents that affected a lot of people.  We as consumers do our part by signing up for fraud alerts and monitoring our credit.  But even with these tools and services we are still facing situations where our...

Why Is A Good Credit Score Important?

Knowing your credit score is important if you plan on purchasing a new car or home.  It is just as important to know what your credit history and score tells companies you are applying to.  Here is how it works, Equifax, Experian and Transunion, the three major credit...

Check Your Child’s Credit Report

As parents, we focus on our children’s safety, education, health and happiness but we overlook matters that can affect their financial future.  In this instance, we tend to overlook their finances by never checking their credit report.  For most children under...

What’s Behind The Celebration of Labor Day

Labor Day pays tribute to all the contributions made by American workers and is observed on the first Monday in September.  It originated during the height of the Industrial Revolution where the average American worked 12-hour days seven days a week.  You could even...