“How do I go from good to great credit?” This is a common question from those with a 700+ credit score and can’t figure out how to improve it. To go from good to great credit, you need to understand how credit scoring measures your financial stress based upon your credit report. A big factor…
A Road Less Traveled One topic that people usually do not enjoy discussing or even thinking about is insurance, especially life insurance. If you are single or a young couple with no children, you might not need to worry about this expense as of yet. But once you invest in a home and you have…
From Renting to Owning There is no doubt that owning a dwelling of your own is the cornerstone of financial and emotional security. If you have not reached that point yet, it should certainly be your long-term goal. One question to ask yourself is what house you can reasonably afford. The biggest mistake first-time home…
What’s on your mind? Many people often find themselves at a financial crossroad. You might have graduated college recently, and after working for the last few years, must decide what to save up for in order to build a stable financial future. Perhaps you have to relocate for work or family, and subsequently, you must…
You. Taking charge of your financial life begins with knowing your net worth. Of course, the higher that value, the better off you are. The straight forward way of calculating your net worth is the sum of your assets minus the total of your liabilities but is that the whole picture? Even though this accounting…
