2022 Financial Blogs
Our corner of the web is dedicated to money and sharing our knowledge and experiences to help you make better money (and education) decisions. This is the information we wished we had when we were making important decisions.
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5 Money Mistakes the Financially Literate Never Make by Lakeisha Rolle
When it comes to financial decisions we all have different ways we handle money. Ranging from skillful grace, that is a sight to behold, to failure of epic proportions. The last part is extreme I know but if we do not take how we handle our money seriously we can end up with that description being true too because of our bad habits. Being financially literate is becoming popular in this season, especially due to the financial issues most find themselves in at this time. Here are 5 Money Mistakes that the financially literate avoids.
Why Most People Fail to Learn Financial Literacy by Kelly Fowler
To be financially literate is to understand the language of money to the extent that you are able to make sound money decisions and effectively use financial products for your benefit. This understanding does not come naturally. It is learned through education and experience. The challenge is many people fail to learn financial literacy because in most cases it is not explicitly taught at home or in schools, and many lose confidence in their ability to learn over time.
Three Things to Do to Repair Your Credit Report by Kelly Fowler
Credit, aka creditworthiness, is your ability to borrow and repay. It refers to the trust that a party has in your ability to pay your bills in a timely manner. Your credit score is one measure by which your financial health is evaluated. Your credit report is your financial history, which your credit score reflects. It is a record of your debts and bill payments. If your credit appears to be damaged, here are three things you can do to repair it.
3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy Skills Daily by Lakeisha Rolle
Learning about how you can improve your money management skills may seem like a daunting task that involves spending lots of money – wrong! It’s more about how you use your time and how serious you are about acknowledging your weaknesses and improving your skills. We will look at three simple ways (and when I say simple, I mean simple) you can improve your financial literacy skills daily without spending a dime!