Personal Finance Blog

Americans hate to talk about money. It’s right up there with other taboos, like politics and religion, that are almost universally barred from everyday conversation.  Diving …

As firefighters work to contain 28 major wildfires in California, turmoil has already struck many in the west. Since the start of the year, 3.2 million acres …

Emergency loans for last-minute travel. Traveling for a death in the family. Need to take emergency travel? We can help with that. Here is your go-to …

How to pay off your debt and escape the debt trap No one likes talking about money, especially debt. However, there is a problem plaguing many …

Should you pick an online payday loan direct lender?  When looking for online payday loans, you have probably seen the terms “direct lender” and “indirect lender”. …

The best low-risk, low-cost things to do this summer  The weather is warmer now, and we are excited to return outdoors. Unfortunately, with another wave of …

Credit basics Credit report:   A credit report is a statement of your credit activity. It contains personal information (name, addresses, date of birth, SSN etc.), credit information …

The modern guide to retirement planning: start planning now  It is important to know how to plan for retirement. You already know that you want a …

Payday loans are short-term personal loans that are repaid at your next paycheck A payday loan is a small short-term personal loan that will be repaid at …