On the path to credit damage are various fibs people tell themselves to avoid dealing with the hard truth: humans don’t like change. There’s no shame in the occasional flub, but continuing bad financial behavior only leads to bigger problems in the future. Read More »
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How to shop for Cyber Monday deals
A new national Cyber Monday shopping survey from FatWallet.com found that shoppers think Cyber Monday deals rank second best, just behind Black Friday deals. Everyone is looking for great deals this holiday season, but also think the convenience of being able to shop from home or the office is important. The infographic below reveals what Cyber Monday shoppers are planning to purchase, when they will shop and how they will save while checking off their holiday shopping list. Visit FatWallet.com to compare and shop for all the top stores’ Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals in one money-saving resource. Read More »
Five tips to protect yourself from cybercrime this shopping season
Experts anticipate the number of cyber threats will increase this holiday season, especially during the popular Cyber Monday shopping holiday, as shoppers head online and in-store in record numbers to purchase gifts. Consumers should be on alert following this year's high-profile cyber data breaches at national retailers, yet many are not taking sufficient precautions to protect their personal information. Read More »
Deposit a Gift Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement to Inspire Spending with Purpose
Pledges to Waive Platform Fee and Donate Back to Charitable Campaigns Read More »
Five Common Myths That May Be Affecting Your Personal Credit Score
As we all know, a good credit score is one of the most important aspects of financial stability. Lenders, landlords, insurers, and utility companies all examine this rating; therefore, failing to maintain a good credit score could put a strain on one’s financials. With so many misconceptions surrounding what helps or hurts a credit score, it can be difficult to separate fact from myth. Read More »
Crowdfund Your Way To Parenthood and Beyond
Ever heard of ‘crowdfunding’? It’s a social way to raise money online so that you can tap into your social network to reach more people and raise more money. You can literally use it to raise money for anything from school, charitable and religious fundraising, to raising money for friends in need. Deposit a Gift, an easy-to-use platform for both personal and organizational fundraising, makes it simple to create, give and share campaigns. Read More »
Teaching Your Kids Money Savviness
Here are a few tips to start the conversation and educate your kids. Read More »
Tips to Teach Kids About Family Finances
Teaching kids about family finances can be easy and fun. Learning about money helps kids learn how to be responsible, generous and conscious of spending choices. It’s never too early to teach kids about the family's finances. Having a grasp of what it takes to run a household teaches kids the value of money at an early age. Here are a few tips to introduce the idea of money and budgeting to kids. Read More »