You’ve heard the commercials promoting zero percent financing. The idea is that you can finance a new car and pay no interest over the life of the loan. Does zero percent financing sound too good to be true? It may be. Let’s talk about what it is, how it works and if you should take advantage of it. What is zero percent interest? When you take … [Read more...]
The Catch With Zero Percent Financing
7 Ways to Put Your Refund to Good Use
Getting a tax refund is exciting! Many of us think about how we can spend the money on things like a vacation, clothes or eating out. But before you get swept up in the excitement of your refund, stop and think about what you SHOULD do with your tax refund versus what you WANT to do. In this article we will discuss 7 ways to spend your tax … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Fund vs. Emergency Fund
When you are hit with an unexpected expense like your A/C going out, a tire blowout, or car breakdown, do you have the money to cover those unexpected expenses? These things happen more frequently than people would like to think and, as a result, are caught unprepared. The key to weathering these unexpected expenses is being prepared with two … [Read more...]