Georgette Balback

They add up! Avoid bank fees, like ATM charges, with these tips.

How to Avoid Bank Fees The average bank fee for overdraft protection is $33. Make the mistake of not having enough money in...

Do you own a shredder? There are three types, but only one will truly protect your identity.

Choose Your Shredder Carefully Protecting your personal information from identity thieves is a multi-step process; however, the big...

If you don't have gap insurance for your car, you may get caught short in an accident. Make sure you understand your coverage by knowing these terms.

Deciphering Auto Insurance Jargon From buying auto insurance to filing a claim, figuring out the language of auto insurance can be dif...

High credit card debt? A personal loan might be the answer.

Using Personal Loans Against Credit Card Debt A poor credit score can affect people in many ways. It can make it difficult to get approved for a m...

Do you have a low credit score? A secured credit card can be an easy way to improve it.

How a Secured Credit Card Can Help Your Credit One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card....

Some cost-saving steps to consider

9 Ways to Save on Life Insurance Buying life insurance can seem like a difficult and expensive endeavor if you haven’t done it before...

Do you have a dark room that you'd love to lighten up? These tips can help.

5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to lo...

Check out these 5 financial planning tips.

Money Matters for Millennial Parents As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When...

Have a medical bill with an upcoming late payment date? Take care of it before it impacts your credit.

How Unpaid Medical Bills Affect Your Credit Score Paying your medical bill is one of the last things on your mind when you’re at a hospital emergency ...

Thinking of introducing some financial lessons to your children? Here's some helpful information.

What to Know Before Giving Your Kid a Debit Card Teaching your child about money by giving them a piggy bank or having them earn an allowance by doin...