by VALORUSA | Nov 24, 2015 | Pocket
A bit of financial advice: When you go out to dinner with a Norwegian, a Swede or a Dane, let them calculate the tip. While you’re at it, get them to look over the rest of your bills....
by VALORUSA | Nov 23, 2015 | Pocket
I’m a 20-something college grad who, like many of my friends, would like to begin preparing for retirement. Unfortunately, personal finance wasn’t the sort of thing that was taught in school. What, specifically, should I do to get started? –S.V....
by VALORUSA | Nov 17, 2015 | Pocket
Christmas is weeks away, but many consumers are already prepping for the annual holiday spending extravaganza — and they may be on to something....
by VALORUSA | Nov 12, 2015 | Pocket
Zombie or phantom debt collection scams are on the rise with fake collectors going after debts that don’t exist: They’ve either been made up, paid off, discharged or forgiven. But victims are paying up out of fear....
by VALORUSA | Nov 10, 2015 | Pocket
Do you know your credit score? Not knowing your credit score could cost you. CNBC’s Landon Dowdy takes a look at what makes a good score and how you can find yours out for free....
by VALORUSA | Nov 9, 2015 | Pocket
As the holiday shopping season commences, stores will ramp up offers for shoppers to obtain their credit cards. Retail store credit cards are often very alluring with lucrative discounts on purchases, but the hidden costs can outweigh the benefits....