Some people do not believe credit scores are all that important, and that could be true if they’re buying everything in cash. However, not everyone in this world is always that lucky. Many don’t have money in the bank to purchase a home for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Nor do they always have the … Read more
Only 39% of consumers can handle a $1,000 unplanned expense. The rest don’t have savings or emergency funds to dip into. If you’re the latter, you must find ways to cover a financial emergency. How can you come up with cash in a short amount of time? Keep reading to find out how and where to … Read more
While it is perfectly okay to be impulsive when it comes to certain things, there are some aspects in your life that you should never just leave up to chance. Financial security is one of those things. Nobody is saying that you can’t indulge yourself every once in a while by buying that thing you … Read more
Tax preparation is stressful enough. But, throw an international move into the mix, and the process can become overwhelming. You already know that the IRS tax code reads like an ancient Roman text – equal parts confusing and terrifying. But, after years of trying to comprehend these laws, fate has led you to the Great … Read more
Located about 150 miles away from Omaha, Grand Island is a small metro area in Nebraska with an ethnically diverse population of about 50,000 people. Grand Island has low unemployment rates and a cost of living 15% lower than the national average. Given its location and economic stability, Grand Island is a great place to … Read more
Term insurance is a smart investment at any age. A term plan is a type of life insurance that provides life insurance coverage for a set amount of time (hence the “term”). When it comes to life insurance the sooner you invest, the better. That being said, there are still many myths surrounding term insurance … Read more
It takes a minuscule amount of money to start and maintain an emergency fund. Everyone should have one, as it is useful in the direst of situations. Without an alternative place to pull money from, you’ll stress your savings or other related accounts. The Specifics of An Emergency Fund An emergency fund is an account … Read more