What my First Credit Card Taught Me
The only requirement to get this free notebook was to sign up for a Visa credit card. I thought ok, I could really use a free notebook and I am never going to get approved for a credit card, because I have no credit history.
My First View of a Luxury Car
My father worked as a Correctional Officer in the Philadelphia prisons. He earned a good wage and it provided him with a good benefit plan. One day, he decided he didn't want to own an ordinary automobile any longer.
Saving for Retirement is more important than ever in 2024
Once upon a time in America, the average worker could count on their employer to provide a nice retirement income for them in their golden years, in the form of monthly pension payments. Along with a social security check from the government and a pension check from their company, the average worker had it made in the shade, when it came time to retire from the rat race.
The Importance of the 4 Basic Financial Goals in Building Wealth
When most people receive their paycheck, there are a litany of items to purchase and a mountain of bills to comb through. There are more demands than dollars competing for attention.
Is Luxury Affordable?
It was my 13th birthday and I wanted a pair of Air Jordan high top sneakers; they were red and ivory with a solid black swoosh. An unmistakable must have in my young life. Back then, these highly cherished symbols of status were a mere $60 brand new, out of the box. Imagine that. Michael Jordan wasn't even my favorite player, nor was I a Chicago Bulls fan (I'm from Philly, 76ers all the way).
4 Easy Steps to Fix your Credit score without Paying an Expert
Having a high credit score is essential to paying the lowest interest rates on loans, mortgages and credit cards. This 3-digit number is the key to a comfortable financial life. What is a good credit score?