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Consumer credit allows you to purchase expensive goods and services quickly rather than saving the money for them first. In addition, consumer credit allows you to build and maintain a good credit score. Establishing a good credit record can be difficult for anyone without a credit history. Here are the steps to help you build credit and maintain a good credit score.

The average car repair bill costs around $550—an amount that would have many Americans reaching for their credit card.

Family road trips can become some of your most treasured memories…or your biggest headaches. With a little planning and a few family meetings, you can have a fun adventure you will all remember for years. RoadTrip America offers these travel tips:

The average cost of a new vehicle today is around $37,000.

The purchase of a car likely will be the second largest expenditure you have, second only to the purchase of a home. Whether you desire the shiny, brand new one, or if you are content with finding a reliable used one, we want to help you to get the most for your money.

All parents want their kids to grow up healthy.

But most of the time that discussion focuses on getting them to eat more vegetables and spend less time in front of screens. Too few think about their kids’ well-being in terms of their financial health.

The way your parents handle money had a big influence on the way you handle your own finances. If they modeled good financial behavior, then you were given an invaluable gift.

When your kids were little, you frequently heard requests such as “Will you read me a story?” or “Can we go for a bike ride?” Now that your offspring have morphed into teenagers, their pleadings often involve asking for money—your money.

Here are some tips to help our members create strong passwords for all their accounts.

Tax returns are an essential part of every individual’s financial life. It is the process of submitting information about your income, deductions, and credits to the government to calculate the amount of taxes owed or refund due. Check out this step-by-step guide to help you understand the tax return process. 

Whether you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day or not, chances are there has been a time where you wanted to get your sweetie a little something sweet. Check out this blog to learn how you can show your love in an affordable way.