Improving Your Credit Does holiday spending impact my credit score? The holiday season is upon us! If you’ve made your list and checked it twice, and are ready to start shopping online or in stores,…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Building Your Savings What is a holiday savings account and how do I get one? A holiday savings account is designed to help you set aside funds for a specific goal, such as buying Christmas gifts, hosting the big holiday…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Creating a Budget Comparison Shopping: 6 Factors to Consider and 3 Tips for Making your Budget go the Distance Do I want the 6-piece or the 8-piece set? Does the warranty that’s included with this one make it worth the extra money? I know…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Managing Debt 6 Common Mistakes People Make When Paying Off Debt One of the most accurate—and also most unhelpful when you are trying to get out of debt—is this tip: avoid debt in the first place.…Mindy PetrackNovember 23, 2021
Money Etiquette How to Politely Turn Down Money for Good Deeds We’ve all had that friend (or maybe we ARE that friend) who’s insistent on giving you money for something you did—like pick them up when…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Building Your Savings What are the Differences Between Savings Accounts and How Do I Pick? Saving money, or having some funds set aside for the future is an important piece of your financial picture. It can also be a little…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Improving Your Credit What is a financial coach and how do I get one? While they (typically) don’t wear whistles around their necks or make you run extra laps, like athletic coaches, financial coaches are in it to WIN.…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Managing Debt How to be Debt-Free Getting into debt can happen quickly. First, it’s an auto loan to help you get to and from work, then maybe it’s student loans or…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Creating a Budget How Often Should I Adjust my Budget? Budgeting may be the single most powerful tool you have in controlling your finances. But with a tool this powerful, it needs careful and continued…Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Building Your Savings 8 Common Savings Words with Definitions Money can be hard. Earning and saving it can be challenging, and with so many different terms and acronyms, it can be hard to understand.…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Improving Your Credit What’s the Difference Between a Credit Report and a Credit Score? You’ve probably heard the terms credit report and credit score. You may even have a general idea of what either one or both are. But…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Money Etiquette Money Conversations to Avoid Topics related to money and finances can be extremely uncomfortable to talk about. While uncomfortable, some conversations need to be had, like talking to your…Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021