by Tom Drake | Career, Finance
Are you a financial professional? Are you looking for your big break? Perhaps you are working on an undergraduate degree in financial services and wondering what certifications you should pursue. Whether you are new to the numbers game or a seasoned vet, you have...
by Tom Drake | Credit and Debt, Finance
If you think bad credit isn’t a big deal — think again. The truth is, credit issues can have a crippling affect on all facets of your financial life. So, before you shrug off a low score, here’s a look at six side effects of bad credit. 1. You’ll pay...
by Tom Drake | Finance, Personal Finance
You’re probably used to the checked bag fees that airlines have been charging for years now. Most of us are used to paying between $20 and $30 for the first checked bag, and paying even more for additional bags (some airlines charge $100 for a third checked...
by Miranda | Behavioral Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
One of the biggest problems that many of us have when it comes to money is that we often let our emotions get the best of us. Strong emotions cloud our judgement and lead to poor decisions that, too often, we regret later. “Money is an emotional currency,”...
by Tom Drake | Finance, Personal Finance
I don’t really use banks in the same way my parents did. It is conceivable that I could get along just fine without one. Many people do. What would it be like to completely ditch the bank? How would it change the way we transact business. Would it be a huge...
by Kevin Mercadante | Finance, Retirement
Most people don’t have the luxury of being able to address all financial concerns at the same time, at least not in any substantial way or even in equal measure. Most of us have to make choices and set priorities. This is often the case when you’re facing a choice...
