Month: August 2018

How Security Clearance Credit Check Rules Impact Many Military Service Members

Posted on August 27, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

New security clearance credit check rules from the Department of Defense make it more critical than ever that Service Members actively monitor their credit.

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What’s Your Personal Saving Rate?

Posted on August 24, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (5-minute read)

The personal saving rate hit 6.8% in June, but are Americans saving equally? We look at personal savings and offer tips on improving your saving strategy.

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Is Facebook Guilty of Fair Housing Discrimination?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

HUD filed a formal complaint against Facebook for violating the Fair Housing Act. We explain what homebuyers need to know as they shop for homes online.

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Reducing the High Cost of Credit Card Debt

Posted on August 6, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (6-minute read)

Consumers pay over $100 billion every year on credit card interest charges and fees. We explain how to minimize the high cost of credit card debt.

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Which State Has the Highest Student Loan Debt?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

A new study from WalletHub explores which state has the highest student loan debt and which borrowers have the biggest student debt burden.

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