Apr 30, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Recent credit card usage is up among small businesses, according to CreditCards.com, with numbers soaring above those from 10 years ago. Loans are harder to get and interest rates are climbing, so start looking at your long-term financial plan to make sure you're...
Apr 24, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Your small business is just starting out and you need a way to get some extra cash flow. You don't want to take out another loan but you'd like some extra inventory, a new employee or maybe one of those neon lights to grab potential customers'...
Apr 20, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Americans are casual planners when it comes to their personal finance, according to a recent study from Northwestern Mutual. So what does a casual financial plan look like? The more than one-third (38 percent) of respondents to the study who described themselves as...
Apr 19, 2012 | Banking and Finance
One of the hardest parts of adjusting to life after college is realizing you're now a "real adult" – and, what's more, that you need a real adult bank account and a solid financial plan for your future. As part of National Financial Literacy...
Apr 18, 2012 | Banking and Finance
From a financial perspective, April is a big month. Not only does Tax Day fall right in the middle, but it's also Financial Literacy Month. What are you doing this April to ensure you're more financially literate at the beginning of May than you were at the...
Apr 15, 2012 | Banking and Finance
On Your Way to the Right Mortgage You want to find the perfect house, but first you should look for the right mortgage. If you feel lost before you even begin your search, let us help guide you. Check Your Credit Report Right Away Many mortgage lenders require...
