It’s a sad fact that the public school system in the United States does little to introduce children to the concept of money and financial responsibility. Even at the college level, colleges typically only offer such classes as an elective, if at all. The results of this lack of financial education are clear: a report… Continue Reading
No one is born with innate financial knowledge. Unfortunately, this truth means that many Americans will have some major regrets in terms of how they handle their personal finances. On the other hand, individuals today have more tools than ever before to learn about personal finance and possibly avoid some of the most common mistakes.… Continue Reading
People who want to learn about personal finance have more tools than ever before with the growing popularity of blogs, podcasts, and more. One of the best resources that individuals can use to learn more about taking control of their finances are TED Talks, a series of presentations providing unique insight on a particular subject… Continue Reading
People often think that managing personal finances boils down to saving money whenever possible and minimizing spending, but this is a very simplistic point of view. In reality, one’s financial wellbeing is more about mindset than actions. While actions are what get people out of debt and boost their savings, individuals need to take the… Continue Reading
While the 2017 tax season was largely business as usual, things will be very different in the 2018 season because of the new laws that were passed in late 2017. To maximize returns, or at least minimize how much is owed, individuals need to start thinking about the changes they need to make to their… Continue Reading
Individuals working to improve their credit scores need to understand how the score is calculated. There are many misconceptions about what factors do and do not contribute to this score. Dedicating time and energy to address issues that will not even affect one’s score is a waste of effort. Fortunately, when individuals understand the approximate… Continue Reading
The former president of DFC Global Corporation, Don Gayhardt serves as chief executive officer and president of CURO Financial Technologies Corp. Through CURO, Don Gayhardt provides short-term financial services to unbanked and underbanked individuals. He is also a member of the Community Financial Services Association of America board. Through these positions, he helps individuals reclaim… Continue Reading
Due to the widespread popularity of smartphones, mobile gaming has become one of the largest industries in the world. People turn to games for a fun distraction throughout the day or to pass the time while riding on the bus, waiting in line, or engaging in a range of other passive activities. Many of these… Continue Reading
Finance professionals tell their clients to start saving for retirement as early as possible. Following this advice allows people to avoid playing catchup later in life, which can prove extremely challenging. Many people neglect retirement savings when they are young because they think it will hinder their ability to pursue other activities. Other people may… Continue Reading
Recently, Equifax made headlines after it suffered a massive data breach affecting over 140 million individuals. The breach included data such as customer Social Security numbers, addresses, and birth dates as well as driver’s license numbers. For the most part, passwords were not compromised and only a few credit card numbers were revealed. People affected… Continue Reading