Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score

Your credit score is one number with a big impact on your financial life, so it's important you understand what it is, how it is calculated, and what you can do to improve it.

The ABC’s of Smart Car Financing

What make? Which model? Will you go for a bright color like red, or one that hides the dust? 4-door, 8-cylinder, 5-speed? Contemplating a new (or new to you) car comes with many choices. But before you get your heart set on a specific car, it’s smart to get the financing lined up so you don’t speed ahead to a monthly payment you can’t afford.