Personal Finances 101: Tips for Establishing Good Credit
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Paying off your credit card each month goes a long way toward building good credit. If you want to take...
Credit
Budgeting Conundrum: What Are the Benefits of a 401(k) Loan to Pay Off Debt?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your 401(k) plan is designed to help you save for your retirement. Anytime you take money out of the account,...
Achieving Your Long-Term Financial Planning Goals With Less Risk
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Achieving Your Long-Term Financial Planning Goals With Less Risk The commonly held perception of risk centers on the potential for...
Buying a House: A Checklist
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A Budgeting Checklist for Buying Your First Home When the time comes to buy your first house, there’s a lot...
What Do You Need to Buy a House?: 5 Key Requirements
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
5 Primary Financial Requirements for Purchasing a Home Getting a home inspection prior to closing can reveal hidden problems with...
Money Management Challenge: The Risks (& Rewards) of Self-Employment
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Self-employment has some real rewards. You get to be your own boss, set your own hours and control your own...
Manage Your Finances, Master Your Life: How to Maximize Your Employment Benefits
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your employment benefits can add as much as 30 percent to the value of your salary. And it does add...
Budgeting Conundrum: Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Budgeting Conundrum: Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? Home ownership is often touted as the American Dream,...
Adding It All Up: Determining Your Net Worth
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Adding It All Up: Determining Your Net Worth Given recent economic history, it’s not surprising that people are paying close...
Need Money? Personal Finance Tips When Borrowing from a Retirement Account
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
When you're in a bind financially, it can be very tempting to turn to your nest egg for a quick...