Baby proof your finances
Expecting a baby can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. It can also be expensive, are you prepared for the costs? It’s important to take time now to think about and plan for… Read More
Tag: money management
5 Easy Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit
Most people don’t know or care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. But, did you know that a good credit score can save you money… Read More
Coronavirus Mortgage Relief
Are you struggling to pay your mortgage because of the coronavirus pandemic? Read on for information on what to do and options for relief. First, assess your situation Pay your mortgage, if you can. Mortgage… Read More
Coping with Financial Challenges
Over the last week several of my friends and family members have been laid off of work due to COVID-19. While no one wants to experience a loss of income, there are several things you… Read More
Beware of Credit Repair Scams
When you have a poor credit score it can make simple things like renting an apartment difficult. So when you see an advertisement for a way to start over with a new credit history you… Read More
Debt and Wage Garnishment
Recently a client contacted me because their wages were being garnished and they weren’t sure why. After some digging it appears the garnishment should not have happened, but how can wages just be garnished? What… Read More
Got Savings?
Recently, I heard a fact that really caught my attention. Low income families that have $500.00 saved for a financial emergency are more likely to survive a financial emergency than a medium income family that… Read More
Beware of Scammers
Yesterday my 14 year old son received an interesting phone call from the “IRS.” The call came from a number my son did not recognize and since he does not answer calls from numbers he does… Read More
Debt Collection: Your Rights
Last post we discussed what to do if you don’t believe you owe the debt. Today, let’s talk about your rights and what debt collectors can and cannot do. When attempting to collect a debt there are… Read More