Yes, we’re getting ready to go into September and not November, but when you think about how close November is to September, it dawns on…
Author: David White
David White
David is a CPA and has spent the past decade as a financial adviser helping clients meet their fiscal objectives. With an appreciation for journalism, he has spent the past few years overseeing several financial columns as well as writing two previous finance blogs. He resides on the East Coast with his wife and two sons and has guided many through the recent recession while providing a no-nonsense approach to spending and saving.
Did you honestly believe a solution amongst our politicians would arrive before a deadline expired on student loan interest rates? Those who are negotiating the…
The Hollywood set is basking in the latest news out of the Kardashian camp. Turns out, Kim Kardashian gave birth to hers and Kanye West’s…
According to a new report from Experian, women are better with credit than men. Based on the latest credit trends, it appears that compared with…
Only one-third of Americans have credit scores higher than 680; the rest fall somewhere below that magic number, according to Experian. A new report, though,…
Words to make every parent cringe: Today’s young people don’t have high hopes for their financial independence anytime soon. That means exactly what those parents…
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The bond between a parent and his or her child is supposed to be one of the most selfless and pure in the human condition.…
Millions of American consumers realized over the past few years just how difficult it is to live with a lower credit score. Even those who…
A startling new study was released last week and the numbers should cause every one of us to take a step back and re-evaluate priorities.…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in its efforts of overhauling the credit card system and the way it deals with customers, released its latest “Defined…
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there’s been an “explosion” of tax identity theft. In fact, it’s beginning to outpace other types of identity theft.…
I admit – when I saw this most recent poll about the way we see our parents and their spending habits, I realized I too…
We often hear about the importance of staying on top of our credit reports. We’re encouraged to request a copy of our history from the…
There was time when our biggest concerns, especially if our credit was less than ideal, was convincing a loan officer at the bank to take…
Many folks were surprised when, three years ago, the country’s biggest and most recognized names in the financial sector, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced…
We all know what to look for when we’re shopping for the best credit card offers, but how many of us know how to avoid…
By now, we’ve all heard about the shameful efforts by Bank of America and one-time mortgage lender Countrywide Financial. Loans were made to those who…