Traffic Tickets and Credit Scores

It’s never fun to get a traffic ticket, especially if it’s a moving violation (like a speeding ticket). The most obvious cost of your traffic ticket is that you usually have to pay a fine. Depending on how fast you are going, and the state you are in, it can very expensive indeed. However, the fine associated with the traffic ticket isn’t the only cost. You might find yourself paying even…

Buying a Home Without Getting Drenched by the Perfect Storm

Predicting the perfect time to buy a home is a lot like predicting the weather. Both are tough to time with absolute certainty. But, if you know what conditions to look for, you can increase your odds of success. As we move through this year’s home buying season, a perfect storm of frightful financial data is brewing. Acting now could save you from getting caught in the downpour.

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Strange Ways Our Brains Control Our Money Habits

Money psychology studies serve as a great reminder that money is more about mind than it is about math.

It’s interesting to see exactly how our brains work when it comes to habits like spending and saving. And not only is it interesting, it can be helpful too. Understanding how we’re wired helps us have a better understanding of our own individual money habits. This is why articles on…

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