Month: June 2021

4 Tips When Taking Out a Student Loan

Gives advice on what you should consider before taking out a student loan

Be Done With Debt! 5 Ways To Do It

Gives advice on paying off your debts

Balancing Debt Payments and Savings

Gives advice on balancing debt payments with important savings goals, such as having an emergency fund and a retirement account

4 Best Practices in Loan Consolidation

Explains what loan consolidation is and how to determine if this procedure is right for you

Understanding Your Credit Score (And Why It Matters)

Explains what a credit score is and how it impacts your ability to take out loans

Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons

Discusses the pros and cons of having a credit card.

6 Tips for Living Without Credit Cards

Discusses ways to live without a credit card

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – Building Wealth Interactive Website

Discusses the importance of building wealth and the variety of factors that influence wealth. Topics include calculating net worth, developing a budget, savings accounts and investments, maintaining good credit, and the various types of insurance. Interactive website that relies on interconnected webpages to discuss the various personal finance topics

What is the FDIC?

A brief overview of what the FDIC does and its function.

CFPB’s Guides: Buying a house – Tools and resources for homebuyers

Offers comprehensive instructions and resources when buying a house, before and after you make an offer on a home