Hello Prosperity Partners! (if you’re reading this, that’s you!) It’s been about 2 ½ months since we’ve moved into our new home and I couldn’t be happier ?. If I could pinpoint one thing that helped us upgrade from our 1386sf starter home to our
Have you seen a dip in your savings interest rate? Don’t be too surprised: for the first time in over a decade, the Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent, bringing interest rates down to 2.00%-2.25%. The move is good news for
Who would have ever thought ‘Credit’ and ‘Gardening’ would have anything in common ?. However, this little strategy took me from the low 700s to the low 800s in a little over a year! This was after having judgements, foreclosures, and a bankruptcy on my
Once you find yourself sinking in credit card debt, it can feel impossible to find financially firmer ground. Maybe you were lured by an attractive 0% introductory APR and didn’t realize your “free period” was over. Or maybe you charged more than you meant to
Getting a pre-approval for credit can be exciting, especially if the offer is for a low-interest credit card or amazing rewards program. But for many applicants, that excitement is short-lived. You can get denied for a credit card even if you were pre-approved. It seems
I get tons of questions on student loan debt and how they impact other areas of our finances, especially when it comes to home buying and credit. Let’s look at some specifics: Student Loan Interest Did you realize that student loan interest rates are set
Christmas may be the most expensive holiday, but Valentine’s Day isn’t far behind. Consumer reports estimate the average couple spends $143.56 on V-Day activities, gifts, and food. That’s not exactly pocket change for most of us. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to go into
The government shutdown is entering uncharted territory. After 30 days and counting, there’s still no inkling as to when federal employees will go back to work with pay. Times like these make it hard to afford daily life, not to mention the devastation it creates
Hint: Your phone could be the golden ticket to a happier new year! All you need are a few money-making apps to help you grow your savings account and pay down your debts. The financial struggle is real. Despite stores offering crazy-good deals, free online
Are you dreading a holiday hangover full of debt and despair? All your favorite stores and restaurants are having the sales of a lifetime, and it’s easy to get carried away buying for the people you love. But worrying about how to deal with all
