If the witches and monsters lurking around this season don’t scare you, these financial statistics will.
Read MoreDebt is a serious problem that many people are struggling with today. Debt can cause many restrictions in your life as well as many heartaches. So why do 80% of Americans choose to stay in debt?
Read MoreGaining financial education takes work, but the benefits outweigh the cost. The sooner you seek financial education, the sooner you can begin to reap the rewards.
Read MoreHaving an account in collection can be really stressful. It can really put a dent in your credit report. But you can get through this. Just follow these helpful tips.
Read MoreWhether it’s for higher education, a house, or a business venture, sometimes we have bigger goals than our current finances can cover. This is where the concept of good debt came into play. But debt is debt. There is no good or bad.
Read MoreDo you feel like you’re living paycheck to paycheck? Are you struggling to pay off debt or build your savings account? If you feel like you simply can’t get ahead financially, you may be guilty of sabotaging your own financial happiness.
Read MoreThe best way to improve your credit score is by being financially responsible with your money. Pay your bills on time each month, don’t hold balances from month-to-month, and keep your utilization ratio low. By following these rules, you can have financial freedom and a good credit score at the same time.
Read MoreMany financial experts might try to tell you that you should get out of debt as soon as possible, but did you know that your debt can help you build your credit score?
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase “Budgeting wealth is a marathon, not a sprint,” from Dave Ramsey? For those who have ever run a marathon, running 26.2 miles can seem daunting, especially when you’re at mile 1. But if you take your marathon one sprint at a time, it can make the marathon seem less intimidating.
Read MoreShame is an epidemic in our culture today. It is blatantly used as a tool in the political arena, ever present within our workplaces, in the media we consume, and throughout the schools of America's children. Shame is a tough and messy topic. Throw money into the mix and the discussion becomes even more difficult and dirty.
Read MoreSuccessful RentPlus Resident Webinar on the Basics of Credit. Great questions from the attendees! We will be holding Resident Webinars on a quarterly basis on topics relative to personal finance and credit. One of the many benefits of being a RentPlus property or a RentPlus resident.
Read MoreThe idea of RentPlus was born in answer to a question. The question? Well, it is likely a question that the majority of people who have paid rent have asked or at least thought about; "Why can't the rent I am paying each month, my largest expense, do something more for me than simply give me another month with a roof over my head?"
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