How to improve your credit score — at any age

by | Apr 14, 2015 | Pocket

Experts will tell you that your age doesn’t affect your credit score — at least not technically. But on a practical level, that “technicality” couldn’t be more inaccurate. In reality, when you’re fresh out of high school or college,...

When can employers check your credit?

by | Apr 14, 2015 | Pocket

Your credit history can have a significant impact on things that have nothing to do with loans and credit cards. Companies often request to see your credit history when you set up utilities for your home, apply for an apartment, request an insurance quote or apply for...

5 Cool Ways to Teach Kids About Personal Finance

by | Mar 30, 2015 | Pocket

Kids might know money doesn’t grow on trees, but many still think it’s free. Almost half of the 5-year-olds in an Australian survey of 500 children “thought their parents got free money from a machine in the wall after inserting a card,”...

Simple Mistakes That Can Hurt Financial Aid Prospects

by | Mar 30, 2015 | Pocket

Now is the time to find the most financial aid possible to help with the costs of school. It can be a challenge, though, to find financial aid, especially given the fierce competition and limited amount available. It all starts with the FAFSA, the Free Application For...