6 Steps to Take to Help You Get That Raise
April 9, 2014

6 Steps to Take to Help You Get That Raise

Tax season can often serve as a reminder of where you are in your financial career. If you happen to notice that several of your past tax returns list you at the same income level, it might be time to consider asking your boss for a raise. Before you start planning on how you’re going […]

by Briana Fabbri
What You Need To Know an Do Before Subletting
April 7, 2014

What You Need To Know an Do Before Subletting

Subletting can be a good way to offset rental and leasing costs, while also making use of a space that would otherwise go to waste. It’s not necessarily a situation that renters should jump into without lots of consideration and due diligence, though. If you’re thinking about subletting your space, what steps do you need […]

by Briana Fabbri
Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: What’s the Difference?
April 2, 2014

Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: What’s the Difference?

If you’re on the house hunt, you’ve probably encountered a couple of terms again and again — cashier’s checks and money orders. Although the two can, often, perform the same roles, and are trusted forms of payment, there are also big differences between the two. What are they? Learn more about them below. Cashier’s checks […]

by Briana Fabbri
Try Our Monthly Budget Calculator!
April 2, 2014

Try Our Monthly Budget Calculator!

If you’re in debt or trying to stay out of debt, a budget can help you allocate your expenses so that you never spend more than you have. With a budget, you can find the total of all your expected expenses for a given period of time (usually a month), and then compare that amount against your expected income. The less you spend, [ ... ]

by Briana Fabbri
What Do I Need to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance?
March 26, 2014

What Do I Need to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance?

If you’re a new homeowner, the process of researching and purchasing homeowner’s insurance can seem like a daunting task. If you know what to look for, though, and what is expected of you, it can make the task much more manageable. We spoke with a number of insurance and financial experts to learn what you […]

by Briana Fabbri
What You Need to Know About Contributing to Crowdfunding Sites
March 24, 2014

What You Need to Know About Contributing to Crowdfunding Sites

Although crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have become the go-to sites for new company seeking to raise funds and jumpstart their product lines, they also come with a considerable amount of risk. Crowdfunders have faced criticism over the use of funds raised, as well as over delays in delivering the promised product. With this […]

by Briana Fabbri
What Steps Should You Take if You’re Moving?
March 19, 2014

What Steps Should You Take if You’re Moving?

Moving can be a stressful experience. Finding a new apartment or home, changing utility services, transferring accounts and getting settled in are all challenges on their own. But there are a few steps you can take to help ensure that you stay in good financial standing, and don’t end up with a pile of past-due […]

by Briana Fabbri
10 Financial Questions to Ask Before Getting Married
March 17, 2014

10 Financial Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

When the ceremony is done and the honeymoon is over, newlyweds are left with the financial aftermath of the wedding and a number of financial issues facing them in the not-too-distant future. Financial issues can add stress to an already sensitive situation, but by starting to ask tough money questions before the vows are even […]

by Briana Fabbri
INFOGRAPHIC: Joint Accounts vs Individual Accounts
March 12, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Joint Accounts vs Individual Accounts

When love and money mix incorrectly, they can often lead to arguments, distrust and, even, breakups. We took a closer look at this issue with the following infographic.

by Briana Fabbri
What Do I Need to Know About Renters’ Insurance?
March 10, 2014

What Do I Need to Know About Renters’ Insurance?

Although 35 percent of the U.S. population rents their home, a whopping 7 in 10 renters don’t have a renters’ insurance policy. PolicyGenius cofounder Francois de Lame says that renters are often hesitant to purchase a policy even though it’s often in their best interest to do so. Do you rent? Should you purchase a […]

by Briana Fabbri

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