Getting Children to Buy Into Savings
Getting your kids to save money can be a tough sell. But even though being a strong saver is not innate, there are ways of steering your child in that direction. One way is by you, as their parent, acting…
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Financial Milestones for Each Decade
As you can imagine, a 20-year-old's financial concerns are usually quite different from a 60-year-old's. Here's a glimpse into financial security issues at five key age milestones. Of course, you can accomplish any of these goals sooner, but look at…
Judging Success One Home at a Time
Routine and Realtor just don't go together. Consider REALTOR® Tina Cheung. Her day, any day, typically begins at 5:30 am. There is paperwork to be done, listings to be scoured—those that have come directly into her office and those through…
Make 2017 the Year Your Budget Shines
For many, "budget" is a four letter word. If budgeting seems difficult or unappealing to you, it may help to look at it differently. Budgeting doesn't necessarily mean giving up everything you love and converting to a super-frugal lifestyle. Nor,…
Be Ready With a Financial Disaster Plan
Natural disasters can strike at any time. Always be prepared by having your financial house in order. The first and most important step is to create a financial disaster plan. Here are some helpful tips: Build an emergency fund—save three…
Check Your Credit Report
A credit report is a reflection of your financial activities, while a credit score is an analysis of your creditworthiness based on your credit history and current credit and loan accounts. Fair, Isaac & Company (FICO) is the standard measure…