Creating a budget is an important part of managing your finances and your credit. If you don’t monitor how much you’re making and how much you’re spending, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Without a budget, you’re more likely…
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a reputation for helping consumers get disputes with businesses resolved. But, did you know that they also offer programs specifically designed to help consumers dealing with issues in certain industries? The BBB AUTO…
The IRS will start accepting and processing 2021 tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022. Other dates to remember for the 2022 tax season April 18, 2022 (Monday) Tax returns and payments owed must be submitted if an extension hasn’t been requested. If…
A traditional bank transfer to an account at another bank can typically take one two three business days. This all depends on the transfer policies and timeframes of both the sending and receiving bank. There are many services that allow users to transfer…
Most people likely think that their credit history is only important when they’re applying for credit. But, your credit history can impact you in other ways, too. Employment Your indebtedness can affect an employer’s decision to hire you. The…
Beginning in the summer of 2022, the IRS will require users of its IRS.gov site to go through a facial recognition process in order to access certain information, like account transcripts. The account verification process will be handled by third-party…
When you apply for a mortgage or home loan, the lender will use your FICO score. In fact, three FICO scores will be used to determine what’s called your “middle score”. The middle score Your lender will pull one FICO score from each of the…