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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: Real, or a Scam?
With outstanding student debt at more than $1 trillion, and with the rising cost of higher education guaranteeing that students will have to continue to borrow if they want to continue their schooling,...
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Home from college for the summer? How to choose the right summer job
College students all over the country are looking for summer jobs to help them earn a little extra money before a new school year begins. If you are hoping to keep busy over the summer and fatten your...
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Ways to save by cutting the cable cord
Not that long ago, there were only a few ways to watch television: antenna, cable, and satellite dish. But nowadays, there are many more options – especially if you don’t need the full range of...
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How to fly for free using credit card points and miles
Many of us consider travel a large expense. However, for some globetrotters, travel doesn’t cost very much at all. Thanks to credit card points and miles, it’s possible to fly for free — and that takes...
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Why do we spend more money on activities in the summer?
Summer is just around the corner. Are your finances ready for what’s coming? “In the dead of winter, it’s easy to hunker down and watch Netflix with a hardy homemade stew,” says Kendal Perez, a...
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Expert Interview with Todd Albery on Managing Your Credit Score
Quizzle’s CEO Todd Albery was recently interviewed by Mint as part of their Expert Interview program. Albery gave some advice and insight on how people are thinking about credit. “We are just now...
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How men and women handle financial hardship differently
Whether the differences are inherent in our biology or socialized, there is strong evidence that men and women handle stress differently. This reality often transfers to the way men and women handle...
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5 Ways You Can Save at a Music Festival
Music festival season has arrived! As a music festival-goer myself, I couldn’t be more excited to head over to my favorite venues and spend time enjoying the music with close friends. However, like any...
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How to save more than $25,000 on your wedding
According to the wedding planning website The Knot, the average wedding in the United States costs more than $31,000. Just because that’s the average cost of a wedding, though, it doesn’t mean that you...
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How to get fit without paying for a gym membership
Everyone wants to be healthy and fit, which is why so many people join a gym. But one study found that people overestimate how much they’ll use their gym membership by 70 percent! Since the average...
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Your student loan is out of deferment, now what?
When I went through college, I didn’t think much about my student loan debt. I was aware that it was adding up — after all, I signed for a check every semester and watched my bank account balloon....
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How to figure out the best budget for you
One of the pitfalls of personal finance is that it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that there is a “right” way to do things. This can spill into budgeting, even though the way you budget is likely...
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5 tips for creating a meal plan that’s healthy and saves money
When life gets busy, one of the first things that is overlooked is meal planning. It seems easier to grab takeout than sit down and plan what your family will eat. Unfortunately, the use of prepared...
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How to plan the perfect staycation
Summer is the perfect time to get out and about, making memories with your family. It isn’t always practical to take two weeks to go on a big vacation, however. Instead of spending a lot of time and...
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How to whip your credit into shape before you apply for a mortgage
One of the biggest purchases you will ever make is likely to be your home. A home purchase is usually so large that you need to borrow money to complete it. Your mortgage is a large amount to borrow,...
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Tips and tricks for saving during summer travel
It’s summer, and you’re going on vacation! Your transportation is booked, and your hotel is paid for. But you still want to save money while you’re away from home. Here are some tips and tricks to...
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5 non-loan financial transactions that may require a credit check
When you think of a credit check, chances are your thoughts jump to loan transactions. After all, the point of a credit history is to provide context for your past credit transactions as a way to...
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How to compare credit card offers
“The credit card business is super-competitive right now,” says Matt Schulz, a Senior Industry Analyst at CreditCards.com. “People are spending again. Banks are lending again. That’s all led to better...
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Do you really need to pay off your mortgage early?
The instinct to pay off debt as quickly as possible is one of the strongest financial urges we have. It makes sense, since debt can drain your resources and prevent you from making other, more...
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When should you freeze your credit?
With the recent news about data breaches and concerns that even the IRS can be vulnerable to identity thieves looking for information, it’s no surprise that many consumers are wondering how safe their...
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