

The holidays can easily become very overwhelming financially. It’s one of the happiest times of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Getting your finances in order can help to eliminate part of the stress and allow you to enjoy the happiest time of the year.

How to Take Control of Your Holiday Spending
It’s that time of year again, which means lots of food, family time, and gifts. It can be hard not to feel like you have to spend a lot of money when this time of year comes around. Here are some tips to help take control of your holiday spending to ensure you don’t enter the new year with a ton of debt.

How To Use Credit Cards Responsibly
I was always told a rule of thumb that I highly recommend to everyone when it comes to the use of credit cards, “If you don’t have cash or the funds in your checking account to pay for something, then don’t use your credit card to buy it.” Now, that is great when it comes to personal or material things, but what happens when you’re in a bind and need a new tire and you can’t afford it until next week? Read below to find out the best ways to be a savvy credit card user.

What You Need to Know About VA Home Loans
VA loans are specifically for those who serve and have served in the military. The loan typically comes with many advantages and makes home buying easier. Buying a home can be very overwhelming if you don’t know where to start, but you are not alone. Here are a few tips to get you out of the dark!

5 Tips To Become A Frugal Shopper
Have you ever been out and about “window shopping” knowing that you shouldn’t buy that expensive new purse or that tool for the garage, but you HAVE to have it? We’ve all been there.
Although it may bring temporary happiness, impulsive purchases will harm your bank account. Check out these five tips to help you become a smart shopper!

Military Families: Preparing for Retirement
Retirement by itself is a life-changing event. Retiring from the military adds a whole other life-changing element. The military is a very structured environment, and moving to a civilian lifestyle is much less structured.
While this may feel overwhelming at times, there are several things that can help make the transition of retiring from the military easier. Here is a closer look at some things that may help you adapt better to this change.

5 Tips To Improve Your Credit Score
Your credit score is a 3-digit number that plays a big role in your financial life. We all know that when it comes to larger purchases, like a house or a vehicle, you need to have a good credit score. If you are stuck in a rut or simply want to raise your credit score by a few points, read these five simple steps for improving your score.

When Do You Need to Buy Life Insurance?
When it comes to life insurance, you’ll want to purchase it sooner rather than later. As each year of your life progresses, the policy gets more and more expensive. Depending on your personal and financial circumstances, purchasing life insurance may be very beneficial to you and your family.

Top 5 Job Interview Tips
Are you trying to land your dream job? Sometimes interviews can be very intimidating. Follow these five tips to help you feel confident walking into an interview.

How To Create An All-Star LinkedIn Profile
Do you want to become part of a community that will help connect you with people? Joining LinkedIn will allow you to apply for jobs that match your skillset and help connect you to people that can help you advance in your career. Follow this easy guide to create your LinkedIn profile.