If you’re like many, you’re probably feeling the economic effects the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s perfectly understandable. The important thing to remember is that you’re not in this alone. Yes, there are still expenses you’ll need to manage. Yes, managing one’s budget is as now as important as it’s ever been. But that doesn’t mean… Read More
Credit Card at 18? Experts Say It’s A Good Idea (As Reported by Megan DeMatteo of CNBC)
Good habits tend to start early. So it should come as no surprise that building one’s credit is no exception. The benefits of establishing good credit have become somewhat common knowledge. The higher your score, the more likely you are to receive lower interest rates on loans. This is key when people are looking to… Read More
A Quick Guide to Credit Checks (As Reported by Oscar Gonzalez of CNET)
Whether you’re new or acclimated to the world of personal finance, you’ve probably heard the term “credit score”. To put it in simple terms, it’s a rating for a person’s reliability to pay back loans. The higher the number, the better. And several factors can influence this number. If you’re on time with payments, great!… Read More
How A Global Pandemic Can Produce A Clean Financial Slate (as reported by Maryalene LaPonsie of U.S. News & World Report)
Look, no one is going to argue that the overall effects of COVID-19 are positive. It has becoming increasingly clear that as a society, we’ve been overwhelmingly under-prepared. However, amidst the public panic and increasing political divide, one thing is certain. We have an opportunity to re-evaluate our financial situations, and adjust accordingly. Given the… Read More
Be Mindful Of Tipping During COVID-19 Pandemic (As Reported by Susannah Snider of U.S. News & World Report)
Perhaps no industry has been hit harder by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic than restaurants. Many have closed outright, leaving hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of people out of work. For those fortunate enough to stay open, most have turned to exclusively offering curbside pickup or even delivery. The sales generated from these transactions help… Read More
What Parents Can Use To Teach Their Kids Personal Finance During The Quarantine (As reported by Tim Ranzetta of MarketWatch)
We are currently in unprecedented times. In the midst of a global pandemic, the United States has been hit very hard by the spread of COVID-19. Business are closed, as are schools. The effects of this virus are far-reaching; not only with public health in jeopardy, but our collective financial well-being too. Many parents face… Read More
12 Tips for Unemployed to Manage Their Finances (Guest Post by Leon Collier)
Business in the age of COVID-19 is by no means easy. The global epidemic disturbed entire labor markets and left millions of employees without ideas of how to survive the unexpected problem. Reports show that more than 20 million Americans already lost their jobs, but the situation is about to get worse very soon. If… Read More
8th Annual 100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance Rankings Announced
New York, NY – April 27, 2020 Working in Support of Education (W!se), a national educational nonprofit, announced the 2020 ranking of the “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” today during a virtual ceremony sponsored by Voya Financial®. Hurley High School in Virginia earned first place. The High School for Math, Science &… Read More
How to React to Your Finances in COVID 19 (Guest Post by Shiv Nanda of MoneyTap)
Owing to the global lock-down, the stock markets have plummeted, workers have been forced to stay home from work, schools have shut, and many small businesses face financial problems due to the uncertainty the pandemic has brought about. In such times, it is only natural to have significant financial concerns. There are some smart financial… Read More
Increase your financial confidence with the right money actions! (Guest Post by Andy Masaki)
Only earning money, can never make you stable financially. We are talking of the financial confidence, and the sense of financial security that you have to build, so as to gain enough control of your finances, and see it grow for the real good. In this post, we are spreading out a few money actions,… Read More
