Best Ways to Start Saving for the Holidays
“Christmas in July” is the name of a movie in which a man called Jimmy is tricked into believing he’s won $25,000 in a national radio contest. (It’s from 1940, but the point remains.) He promptly goes out and blows his winnings on a shopping spree. When the truth comes…
4 Financial Habits of People With Excellent Credit
Your credit score can be your financial passport to a loan or credit card approval, renting an apartment or getting a better rate on insurance, so it’s important to know what kind of behaviors can help you build excellent credit. Experian examined consumer data based on the different tiers of VantageScore 3.0, a credit-scoring model,…
Searching for Your First Apartment
Finding your first apartment can be one of the most exciting times in your life while also being one of the most overwhelming. Renting your first apartment is not only emotionally demanding, but financially challenging as well. Between finding an appropriate rental price, searching for the right neighborhood, and understanding…