The Simple Secret to Success

Instagram is awesome. But in today’s day and age, we’re all flooded with other people’s success and riches (or appearance thereof). As a result, we’re always focused on results and we end up losing sight of the process it takes to get there. Sure, some people strike gold. They win the lottery, sell their company, …

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Marriage: The Highs, The Lows, and the In-Between

“These past four months have been the most challenging times of our lives. And while we needed the love and support from everyone in this room, we couldn’t have done it without each other. And that’s what marriage is all about. We’ll celebrate life’s highs, we’ll overcome life’s lows, and, in the process, grow stronger …

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How to Request Your Credit Report

We recently shared a post which highlighted the differences between your credit score and credit report and how your credit can impact some of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make as a couple. Fortunately, monitoring your credit is free and easy — as in,  5-10 minutes every 4 months. Not too shabby for some peace of …

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Your Credit Score, Credit Report, and Why It All Matters

With most of you having your school days behind you, you’re probably thinking you’ll never see another GPA or report card again. Not so fast. In order to help creditors, insurers, employers, and landlords evaluate your bill-paying habits, credit bureaus maintain snapshots of your credit history. These snapshots take two forms: Credit Report: A detailed …

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