by Miranda | Career, Credit and Debt, Finance
One of the rising trends in employment is the reality that you might need to agree to a credit check as part of your employee background check. If you are out on the job hunt, here is what you need to know about credit checks and your employer: Bad Credit can be a Red...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
We hear all the time that we need to stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. And it’s true. Chances are that you are keeping up with the Joneses debt, rather than keeping up with them in any other way. You can also experience a great deal of peace of mind once you...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
One of the more interesting developments in recent months was the announcement by the Federal Communications Commission that it will reclassify the Internet as a public utility. Champions of Net Neutrality celebrated the idea that the FCC reclassification is expected...
by Miranda | Finance, Insurance
None of us wants to think about dying. However, it is important our mortality, and consider ways that we can prepare our families for the financial realities that come with our passing. As you consider your end of life insurance needs, here are a few things to...
by Tom Drake | Career, Finance
According to a recent story on CNN Money, the unemployment rate for college grads is down to five percent. This is an improvement over the seven percent unemployment rate seen in 2011, and it still beats the national average. However, just because college graduates...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
I’m not known for penny-pinching. However, in the last couple of years, I’ve seen the value in looking for ways to save money — as long as they don’t take up a lot of my time and energy. If I can go to a site and quickly see if I can save money...
