Financial Health

Simple Steps to Avoid Identity Theft

Yesterday I received a call from someone representing a leasing company who claimed he was referred by D&B and that he had a very large business line of credit for us - He started rattling off personal and detailed questions, including asking me for my social security number – and before answering them, I said, "With all the fraud out there, can I please h

Money For Nothing – Open A High Yield Savings Account

AAre you one of the millions who has a savings account connected to your checking account earning close to 0.5% a year (APY)? Well you are not alone -- Most people do this without even thinking.

Beating The Credit Score Blues

If your credit score is perfect and always has been, you can stop reading right now. For the rest of us, here are some critical things to both do and more importantly mistakes NOT to make, which will help improve your credit score. If you discover your credit card score is less than perfect, don’t act rashly – as this can often make things worse.

No More Fees...It’s Time To Get Free Checking

For a long time, I kept my primary checking at the local branch of a large international bank.

College Student Credit Cards: Friend or Foe?

By Max Anderson

There is much debate surrounding college student credit cards. Some swear up and down that they're a disaster waiting to happen while others vehemently object and insist they are a must-have financial tool for college students. Which side is right?