Paying Down Your Student Loans Quickly

Oh student loans! It seems like everyone has them. How much do you have? I have plenty of student loans. I received 2 undergraduate degrees and finished my Finance MBA just last summer, and altogether I accrued around $40,000 in student loan debt. Even though I...

What is a Good Credit Score?

One of the most important indications of financial fitness is the credit score. This three-digit number provides insight into your credit habits, and lenders want a peek at it before they risk their capital on you. The better your credit score, the better your...

Do You Pay Your Bills with Your Credit Card?

Whenever I tell someone that I have multiple credit cards, they for some reason like to assume that I cannot pay my bills and this is why I have them. A lot of my friends don’t have a single credit card, so I can understand why they are afraid of them. We pay...

3 Debt Lessons from The Social Network

Mark Zuckerberg is intensely private, and not much is known about him. The 2010 movie, The Social Network, attempts to fill in the blanks and follows the Zuckerberg’s creation of Facebook as well as its meteoric success. However, the film portrays Zuckerberg as...

Credit Score Range: Where Do You Fall?

As you probably know, your credit score is a big deal. Knowing your credit score range can help you get an idea of what to expect when you apply for a loan. It can also provide you with an idea of what you need to do in order to improve your situation. How Does Your...

Should You Get a Store Branded Credit Card?

It seems like everyone has a credit card these days. When you go to the home improvement store, there’s a credit card. Ditto for the clothing store. Store branded credit cards attempt to cash in on your loyalty, and encourage you to buy using these cards, which...