Real financial wellness tips given by real people

August 12, 2019 In the United States, 16% of people have credit scores below 580. A score below 580 is considered quite low, and could seriously affect your ability to take out any sort of loan. While unsecured loans for bad credit borrowers are available, they aren’t great options due to high interest and fees. …

August 8, 2019 Ever try training a puppy? Well, even if you haven’t you can sort of picture the process. A lot of patience, lack of maybe initial knowledge and tons of frustration. This might be an odd comparison, but raising a young pup is actually quite similar to getting loans for bad credit. It …

August 8, 2019 Being in the military is a daunting and difficult job, and members should not have to worry about their finances. Unfortunately, that’s not the case today, since 62% of military families say finance is their biggest concern. Many loan companies specifically market themselves to military members. Fortunately, federal government regulations are put …

August 6, 2019 For city-dweller and Brigit member, Vanessa, staying on top of bills and expenses is very important. Although she keeps a close eye on her budget, additional expenses come up from time to time, occasionally leaving her short on cash. While finding a way to get cash when needed, she was recommended to …

August 6, 2019 When I first had an overdraft fee charged to me, I was confused, ashamed and embarrassed. I didn’t know what the policies were and who to speak to about this issue. After a little research, I realized that Americans paid 34 billion dollars in overdraft fees in 2017 alone! I realized this …

August 2, 2019 Credit checks can be a big obstacle when trying to take out a payday loan. The good news is that when it comes to payday loans, no credit check options are available. The bad news is that these options are horrible due to ridiculously high interest rates and fees. For most, though, …

August 1, 2019 Picture it: You get hit with an unexpected bill, perhaps for a medical expense or a pipe burst in your living room, or you car broke down again. Your credit cards are either maxed out or non-existent and your friends and family are tired of lending you money. To top it off, …

July 18, 2019 Bank of America is the second largest bank in the United States, with over 4,500 branches. It’s very likely that you know a few people who have an account with them. What you might not know is that a Bank of America overdraft fee charges about the same amount as Netflix does …

Let this be your guide to know if you need help budgeting and sometimes need a cash. Repeat after me, “I will not pay my bank an overdraft fee.”  Again! “I will not pay my bank an overdraft fee.” Take a look in the mirror and keep saying it if necessary. This can be your …

July 18, 2019 An overdraft fee occurs when you attempt to make a payment that would result in a negative balance, so your bank covers the difference for you. They can be triggered by withdrawing cash at an ATM, writing a check, or making a purchase with your debit card.  In 2018, banks collected more …

June 17, 2019 If you’re someone who is affiliated with the military, you may be familiar with a USAA checking account. While USAA advocates its support for military members and their families by waiving opening deposit fees and allowing the option to get paid early, the bank does not talk about how costly it can …

June 16, 2019 An TD Bank overdraft fee is charged when TD Bank pays for a transaction or returns it when you spend more money that is in your TD Checking account. “A $35 TD Bank overdraft fee applies to each transaction that overdraws your available account balance.” A $35 TD Bank overdraft fee applies …