I’ve just updated this college dorm must haves article for 2020. I know plenty of parents and students are shopping online right now to prepare for the fall semester. That’s why I’ve updated this article to have what, I believe, should be on every list of things to bring to college, especially when living in…
Paying for College
How to Protect Yourself After the Equifax Security Breach
A version of this article on the Equifax security breach originally appeared on Parade.com By now you’ve likely heard about the recent Equifax security breach. This security breach could have put as many as 143 million Americans at financial risk. That’s because Equifax, one of the big credit-reporting agencies, was hacked. Nearly every financial decision…
Save Money on Car Insurance
You probably knew that being a bad driver could cost you more for insurance. But did you know that being a good driver could help you save money on car insurance? I’m not just talking a driver who doesn’t get speeding tickets or have car accidents. I’m talking about driving habits like not braking hard…
5 Financial Tips for College Grads
Many college grads are about to become responsible for themselves financially, but who knows if they are ready for the challenges of finding work, sticking to a budget, furnishing an apartment and managing student loan payments. To the rescue: today’s guest post, courtesy of Dan O’Malley, CEO of PerkStreet Financial, a progressive online bank that…