College is in full swing for many first-time college students and many more students are back after summer break to continue their education. One thing we all know by now is that financial education is likely not on their course list, so when it comes to parenting a college-aged student, there are ways to help […]
Weekend Ideas for Summer’s End
The end of summer is in sight and families are trying to squeeze in as many activities as they can before school begins or maybe even considering a fall getaway. Now is the perfect time to plan one last hurrah or a break after school starts to keep the summer fun going. When planning a […]
How To Use Your Tax Return To Build Credit
If you’re one of millions of Americans who received a tax return this year you may be tempted to spend your return, but there are lots of other ways to use your tax return for your long-term financial benefit. One thing you can do is build better credit or start building your credit. I’ll share […]
How To Use A Secured Credit Card To Build Or Rebuild Credit
One of the cornerstones of good personal finance habits is managing your credit well. This includes monitoring your credit report and knowing your credit score. I’ve shared how to do that with you previously, and Discover makes it easy by providing your FICO® Credit Score for free on monthly statements, but I know not everyone […]
How To Get Holiday Budget Ready
With the calendar flipped to November, cooler weather in the forecast, and shopping lists being made it’s time to start thinking about holiday budgets. We partnered with Discover to share everything you need to know to get a holiday budget ready. How To Get Holiday Budget Ready Did you know there’s a Shopping Reminder Day? […]
How Credit Card Payments Are Changing
We’re used to paying with credit cards, but changes are coming to how we pay with credit cards. Two big changes are coming to Discover Card that will change the way you pay: EMV cards and Apple Pay with Discover makes for a lot of change to how we pay, but change can be good. EMV credit […]
4 Ways To Save Big For Back To School (And Beyond)
Back to school is in full swing, and with it comes all the back-to-school shopping. Even if you’re prepared with everything on the teacher’s list at back to school time it’s likely there’s a few more things on your list. From items our teachers forgot to add to the back to school supply list to […]
Track Your FICO® Credit Score with Discover
There are lots of numbers you should know off the top of your head. Your doctor’s phone number, your bank account balance, and your kids’ shoe sizes. Another number that is often overlooked that’s important to keep track of is your FICO® Credit Score. While you may not need to check it every day, ignoring […]
Credit Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Credit
Personal finance gurus often look down on credit cards. They may claim that it’s irresponsible to borrow or equate credit cards with some sort of moral failure. But the truth is that credit is helpful in many ways. Credit allows you to leverage your money today. It helps provide you with a borrowing history in […]
Top 10 Mobile Apps For Managing Money
Mobile apps are where it’s at. I’m a big fan of managing my money and credit on the go and mobile apps are the best way to stay on top of payments, credit limits, pay bills, and more no matter where I am. I’m compiling a list of my favorite apps, but I would love […]
