28 Nov 2016

Personal Finance Article: Focus on Credit Factors, Not Credit Scores

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

You should want to know your credit score. After all, your credit can be incredibly important to your financial future. It could impact your likelihood of getting approved for a loan and the interest rate you'll get on ...

31 Oct 2016

How a Little Work Could Lead to Over $1,000 in Savings

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

How long would it take you to earn an extra $1,000? Contrary to what spam and internet ads tell us, after taking taxes and deductions into account, it's not an easy task. But you might be able to save over a thousand do...

24 Oct 2016

Make a Difference: Become a Financial Educator

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Teaching personal finance topics can be immensely rewarding because the lessons are often immediately applicable to many students' lives. Whether you're comparing financial products, creating a budget or evaluating the ...

17 Oct 2016

Personal Finance Article: Stay Warm, Save Energy and Lower Your Utility Bill This Winter

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Do you turn the thermostat a notch higher or put on an extra sweater when it gets cold? It's a common household debate as family members try to maintain a balance between comfort and savings during the winter. It's also...

12 Oct 2016

Personal Finance Article: Make Sure Every Dollar You Give to Charity Counts

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Deciding to make a charitable contribution can arise from a desire to help others, a passionate commitment to a cause or the aim to give back to a group that once helped you or a loved one. Choosing which organizations ...

03 Oct 2016

Graduated and On Your Own: Now What?

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Fall is here and school is back in session but for many graduates, it's out for good. If you're a recent high school or college graduate, this might be the first time you're on your own. Living away from home and paying...

26 Sep 2016

How to Tackle Your Grocery Bill

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Food shopping can quickly take over your budget despite your best intentions. Perhaps it's due to impulse purchases, unplanned shopping trips, food going bad or a combination of all three. If you're looking for ways to ...

20 Sep 2016

What College Students Should Learn About Money

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

As you prepare for a new year at college, managing your money may be the last thing on your mind. But, college is the perfect time to instill strong and healthy financial habits, such as budgeting and living within your...

27 Jul 2016

Making Financial Literacy Fun

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

What important lessons will you teach your child this summer? Riding a bike? Sharing with others? How about teaching them important financial skills.

Financial literacy may not immediately come to mind when pare...

09 May 2016

Should You Join the Gig Economy?

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Today, our standard workday isn't so standard anymore and we're talking more about "gigs" – alternative work arrangements that often depend on the latest technology and a desire to set one's own schedule and pay. However...

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