Art Alexakis once said, "Living isn't a simple thing... no one said it's supposed to be."
We can all probably agree that life isn't simple; it's filled with ups and downs, stressors, problems, and situations that make it complicated. However, if we know that life isn't simple, why do we constantly try to simplify it? We come up with one size fits all solutions and expect them to simplify our issues.
Topics: Personal Finance
Do you know what a credit union is and how it differs from a bank? If not, hopefully, by the end of this blog post, you'll have a little more insight into what a credit union is and why it may be the right financial choice for you.
Topics: Personal Finance
Preparation is key when you live in an area that experiences hurricane season for six months out of the year. You may already have a plan for home preparation and evacuation, but do you have a plan for your finances in the event of a natural disaster?
Topics: Personal Finance
We've all heard the saying, "put your money where your mouth is," but what if we started trying to put our money where our heart is instead.
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So, you've worked hard to get to a good place financially; you're paying your bills on time, you're able to buy a few extra things that you want, and if an emergency happens, you always find a way to cover the expense.
Financial security is a major accomplishment, especially after the financial toll that the last year has taken on all of us. However, once you've gotten to a secure place, evaluate your spending habits and make sure you're exercising preparation spending instead of reaction spending.
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Love might not have a price tag, but dates most definitely do. How do you treat that special someone to a great date when even "dinner and a movie" breaks the bank?
Here are a few date ideas that are creative, unique, and less than $20.
Topics: Personal Finance, Home, Life & School
As said by the famous Carrie Bradshaw, “a closet full of clothes, nothing to wear.” If you’re like me, you may run into this dilemma far more often than you should. Luckily, I’ve found the perfect solution, thrift shopping. When you’re able to find trendy outfits for cheap at your local thrift store or Goodwill, you can feel a lot less guilty about overfilling your closet.
Topics: Personal Finance, Home, Life & School
The Pros and Cons of Unsecured Loans
There are a variety of different types of loans available to borrowers today. Unfortunately, since the circumstances and individual consumer need varies so greatly – there is not a one size fits all solution when it comes to unsecured loans.
Topics: Personal Finance, Personal Loans
3 Ways Personal Loans Can Improve Your Credit Score
When hard-working community members suffer financial hardships or lack cash-on-hand resources, Personal Loans remain a go-to solution. Personal Loans, also known as Unsecured Loans, can be put to work resolving the little curves life throws at all of us. But one of the things that makes some responsible people apprehensive about applying is that they believe a loan could lower their credit score. When the repayment process is managed well, taking out a Personal Loan can actually improve your credit score. If that seems counterintuitive, consider the following.
Topics: Personal Finance, Credit Building, Personal Loans