Blog

5 Ideas to Upgrade Your Basement

Published with permission from RISMedia.

How to Ask for a Higher Credit Card Limit

A higher credit limit can help in an emergency, allow you to make any necessary large purchases and even, in some instances, improve you credit score. Asking for a higher credit limit, however, can seem awkward.Higher credit limits are typically offere...

A Beginner’s Guide to Painlessly Going Green

You've heard the warnings about global warming, you feel compassion for stranded polar bears and you worry about overwhelming the landfills. As a homeowner, you may not be ready for composting, but there are ways to become an eco-friendlier household.E...

How FICO 9 May Increase Credit Scores

How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially increasing the credit scores of millions of people.Called the FICO 9, the new credit score changes how medical collections are treated from non-medical c...

How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet

Whether you adore your new carpet or can't afford to replace it every few years, below are a handful of ways to extend the life of your carpet-even if you have kids and pets.1. Lay down a rug in high traffic spots. It may seem weird to lay a rug over y...

How Credit Cards Differ From Debit Cards

A debit card is a smart way to shop if you want to avoid using a credit card that will charge you interest if you don't pay the balance in full each month. But because a debit card is directly tied to your bank account, you can lose a lot of protection...

Financial Priorities for Newlyweds

Deciding where to live, if you're going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of the big and small decisions newlyweds have to make together after the wedding gifts are put away and they're ready to start their lives together.There a...

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" text_font_size="14" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="...

What to Know Before Giving Your Kid a Debit Card

Teaching your child about money by giving them a piggy bank or having them earn an allowance by doing household chores is a great start to learning about how to earn and save money.Spending wisely, however, is another lesson. And it will probably come ...

Money Matters for Millennial Parents

As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When it comes to financial planning, setting your sight on the future can help immensely.Demolish debt. Slaying your own debt will positively impact your fa...