When it comes to your finances, there's always some room for improvement. With summer in full swing, you can use this opportunity to beef up everything you know about money. After all, the more you know about how to manage your money and the best ways to do so, the more you’ll be able to save in the long run. Whether you want to work on paying down debt, improving how … [Read more...]
9 Part-Time Summer Jobs (AKA Your Summer Side Hustle Guide)
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but it’s also a good time to pick up a little extra work. Seasonal job opportunities give you a chance to enjoy your summer while still earning some cash. Whether you’re saving for a big purchase, or just want to grow your general savings, consider these nine summer jobs to help boost your income. 1. Bartender When summer … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] Isaac the Tow Truck Driver Never Worries About Financial Roadblocks With Green Dot
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Meet Isaac! Issac's a professional tow truck driver and Green Dot cardholder. Watch as he shifts gears and talks about all the ways he uses his Green Dot card. Visit GreenDot.com to learn more about our cards or to get your own today! The views and opinions expressed here are those of the featured participant and do not necessarily represent the views of Green Dot … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] See How Your Money’s Doing With This Midyear Checkup
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You set New Year Resolutions at the start of the year, but how often do you really follow up and check on your progress? Have you hit the goals you set? Are you on track? Do you have a backup plan ready in case you need to make changes to the original goals? Follow along as Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar asks a few important questions to help guide your midyear … [Read more...]
How One Woman Raised Her Credit Score from 578 to 774
A couple of years ago, Sandra was getting ready to apply for an auto loan in the hopes of buying a more reliable vehicle than her old one. With a friend’s urging, Sandra checked her credit score for the first time in her life. She knew she had always been relatively responsible with money, although she had run into some problems paying bills on time in the past. She only has … [Read more...]