Normally, people wait until the New Year to hit the reset button on their financial goals.  However, there’s no better time than the present to start making positive changes.  Here are seven short-term financial goals you can still crush this year. Whether you're looking to pay down...

You’ve booked your hotel and airfare for your next vacation and now it’s time to reserve your set of wheels.  Renting a car can be expensive but there are tricks you can use to ensure you get the best rates without sacrificing comfort. Use the following tricks to save money on your...

When you get married life as you know it begins to change and mostly for the better.  Saying “I do” can help you live longer, sleep better and you’re less likely to be depressed.  Marriage also comes with numerous financial benefits including special discounts and money-saving...

Everyone’s always preaching about the importance of having good credit.  It makes it easier to get approved for a new loan, you’ll receive the lowest interest rates, higher credit limits and better car insurance rates. Although the average FICO score is 704 there are people who fall...

When you’re on a budget, there’s always this conflict of “Do I go out and have fun or stay home and save?”.  On one hand you want to be financially responsible because you have goals to achieve.  But it’s hard to say no to every invite when you see how much fun everyone else is...

A key part of being money savvy is knowing when to cut corners.  It goes much deeper than clipping coupons and choosing generic over name brand goods.  Buying items that you don’t plan to use regularly or for a long period of time is wasteful.  You’ll be much better off just renting...

There are some fees you see coming from a mile away.  For instance, if you pay your taxes late or use an ATM that’s out of your network.  However, not all companies are upfront about their pricing.  Sometimes we don’t realize there’s a fee attached to the things we’re buying until...

When it comes to budgeting for a new car, many first-time buyers only consider the purchase price and monthly payments.  However, that’s only half the battle.  AAA states that the average cost to own and operate a vehicle in 2018 was $8,849.  If you’re not prepared for the...