Walking through the door of a home that could one day be yours is an irreplaceable feeling. As you stand in the middle of the wood-paneled, orange-carpeted living room soaking it all in you can begin to see your vision for this cozy cottage unfolding right before your eyes. Purchasing your first home is a… Read more »

Credit scores are a sensitive topic for many people. According to a survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, more people would be more embarrassed to admit their credit scores than their weight (30 percent vs. 12 percent). Having a healthy credit score is necessary if you want to apply for loans or apartments,… Read more »

Achieving and maintaining a good credit score will help you fund the major purchases that you’ve been dreaming about — and save money over time. Here are just some of the doors that having a positive credit history will open for you. 1. More Confidence in Obtaining a Loan Granted, financial institutions take more than… Read more »

For most adults, establishing credit is an important step to becoming financially independent. A good credit history is essential if you want to obtain a mortgage, vehicle loan, or other type of financing. But if you don’t have a credit history, how do you get started? In this blog, you’ll learn some different ways to… Read more »