Did you know that your credit score and your credit report are two different things? According to Investopedia, your credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer’s creditworthiness and is based on credit … Continue reading
Finally, the Blog on Investing
Our last Peer Money Mentor meeting was a bus load of valuable information. We had a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) come in and talk with us about investing. We’re going to give you a little … Continue reading
Where’s The Cash At?
Come one, come all, and let’s whip out our excel spreadsheets, calculators, bank statements, pen, and paper. We’re talking about budgeting. What are the two main components to budgeting? Income and Expenses Expenses are, as you … Continue reading
We’re Not Lazy, We’re in Power Save Mode
Do you think you can live off of less than $1,500 a month? Yikes! According to the Social Security Administration Fact Sheet, $1,471 is the average monthly benefit for retired workers. To put that in … Continue reading
Considering Your Emotions When You Think of Money
Hey guys, The Peer Money Mentor Program is back with its seventh cohort and with it comes a little something old, something new, and the return of the blog! Five members from previous semesters have … Continue reading