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Vague financial dreams become reality when you turn them into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals or SMART goals. Instead of…Continue Reading
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Student Loans: What’s the Impact on Your Credit Score?
So you've been diligently making your student loan payments for years, thinking you're building stellar credit. Then you decide to check your credit score and... it's not as impressive as you expected.
Or worse, you missed a couple of payments during a tough financial stretch, and suddenly your score has plummeted by over 100 points.
If this scenario sounds familiar, you're not alone. Student loans are the most-searched financial topic in the U.S., generating approximately 2.44 million searches.
There's clearly a lot of confusion out there about how these loans actually impact your credit score.
Do You Review Your Monthly Budget? A Helpful 6 Step Guide
Reviewing your monthly budget can be a powerful tool to gain control over your finances and set yourself up for financial success.
It's more than just a routine; it's an opportunity to:
reflect on your spending habits
align your financial goals
make adjustments to stay on track
When approached with consistency and purpose, a monthly budget review can help you:
identify patterns
catch unnecessary expenses
create a roadmap toward your financial goals
This six-step guide will walk…
Today’s Affirmation
I understand how taxes affect my financial decisions.
I keep organized records to make tax time easier.
I look for legal ways to minimize my tax burden.…Continue Reading