In the world of consumer credit scoring, there’s always something new, more “accurate,” and even more intrusive than the credit reporting that has preceded it. One of the latest attempts to delve into consumer behaviors and reduce them to a single number is the CoreScore from CoreLogic. The CoreScore promises to base its score on
When looking for a job, you need all the help you can get. Having an inside track can help you conquer a tough job market, especially when dozens of people apply for the same position. A headhunter or a career counselor can provide you with an advantage in a competitive job market. These professionals help you to
Tracking what you spend is an essential element to financial planning. But it is most valuable if you use the information to better direct your financial resources going forward. One way to do this is to create an allocated spending plan. With such a plan, you decide where every dollar you make goes before you
Divorce is almost always painful. However, it can be a relatively easy process where both spouses desire an amicable parting, or it can be hell-on-earth where one or both spouses are out for blood. Sometimes, even the amicable ex can turn spiteful and downright nasty when the other starts dating, for example. Because you never
“You’re fired!” No one likes to hear those words. And it’s not very fun to say them, either. You probably won’t tell someone they’ve lost a job the way Donald Trump does it on his TV show, but it seems like it would be a lot easier if you could just say those words and leave
With college tuition rates on the rise, it comes as no surprise that many people are concerned about the value of a university degree and education. One can easily end up finishing a four-year degree with tens of thousands of dollars of debt in student loans. Even if you have some of your tuition paid
