Your credit score plays a significant role in your financial life, especially when it comes to loan approvals and better interest rates. But how do you raise your credit score? I recently researched ways to improve my credit score and have a few tips to share with you. Improving your credit score … [Read more...] about How to Raise Your Credit Score
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How Do You Find Unclaimed Money? Here’s Your Guide.
Did you know there might be unclaimed money waiting for you? Yes, you read that right. But how do you find unclaimed money? It may be easier than you think. Here's your guide to finding out if you have extra cash waiting for you. Every year, millions of dollars go unclaimed. According to the … [Read more...] about How Do You Find Unclaimed Money? Here’s Your Guide.
The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff in Portland
Twice a year, I purge my home of unwanted goods. Looking around my house there are a lot of things in good shape that I never use. Here's where I sell my stuff in Portland. Instead of bagging everything up and taking it to Goodwill or Salvation Army, I sell my stuff. In the past two years, I've … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff in Portland
When Will Your Stimulus Check Arrive?
Since the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, we've all been wondering when the stimulus check will hit our bank accounts. In this post you'll find the answers to how much you can expect and when it should arrive. How much will I get? How … [Read more...] about When Will Your Stimulus Check Arrive?
Portland Side Hustles: Start Making Extra Cash
One of the latest trends for working professionals is to have a side hustle. Everywhere you look, there's an article, ad or financial expert encouraging you to find a part-time job, or side hustle, to be doing in your spare time outside of your full-time job. So, I told myself I needed to jump on … [Read more...] about Portland Side Hustles: Start Making Extra Cash
Save Money on Food in College
College is an amazing experience. You'll take courses that expand your view of society while meeting incredibly talented people who may become your lifelong friends. On the flip side, it may be one of the most stressful times of your life. Classes will be hard. Deadlines will be forever looming. Oh, … [Read more...] about Save Money on Food in College
Teach Your Child to Save
National Credit Union Youth Month 2017 from CUNA on Vimeo. April 28 is Teach Your Children to Save Day. In celebration, teach your child to save by taking advantage of the many valuable resources provided by local credit unions. #OnPointSaver Contest Through April 30, teens ages 13 to … [Read more...] about Teach Your Child to Save
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