by Michelle Waymire | Mar 13, 2018 | Big Purchases, Credit Reporting, Financial Planning, Personal Finance
For many folks, credit scores are a necessary evil. We don’t really know how they work–just that buying houses and cars can become *very* expensive if you don’t have a good one! Luckily, there are an abundance of tips and tricks that can help you raise your...
by Michelle Waymire | Sep 28, 2017 | Big Purchases, Budgeting, In the News
It’s fun to be in the news. Just found out that I was quoted in a piece for Credit.com titled “A Home of Your Own: How to Evaluate Your Financial Readiness and Save for That Big Down Payment.” I hope you all find it useful! *** Everyone wants a piece...
by Michelle Waymire | Sep 11, 2017 | Big Purchases, Credit Reporting, Personal Finance
On Thursday September 7, Equifax, one of the three biggest credit reporting agencies in the United States, reported that it had been the victim of one of the largest data breaches in history. The company reports that hackers gained access to information on nearly 143...
by Michelle Waymire | Aug 31, 2017 | Big Purchases, Financial Planning, Personal Finance
Buying a home, in many ways, is part of the quintessential American dream. However, there are a ton of Millennial, Gen Y, and Gen X first-time buyers out there, and if you’ve never navigated the process before, it can be intimidating. I myself am a Millennial hoping...