Below is some information on what is unfortunately becoming a more prevalent concern for many of the people I have been speaking with; identity theft. Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission on Identity Protection Review the charges on your credit cards and bank account statements regularly. Avoid simply glancing over them or passing them along to your bookkeeper to pay off – this is usually the first place unauthorized activity will show up! It may surprise you

I wanted to take a moment to share some useful information on establishing and maintaining good credit scores. Pay your bills on time, especially mortgage or rent payments. Apart from extreme circumstances like bankruptcy or tax liens, nothing has as much of an impact on your credit as a history of late payments. Don't max out available credit on credit card accounts.This indicates you're having problems managing your finances. Don't apply for too much credit in a short amoun

When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to leave as little to chance as possible. Because you need to be able to act quickly when you find the right property, and you want the seller to know you’re serious, it’s important to be pre-approved for a mortgage. When you’re pre-approved, you can: Make an offer with confidence, knowing the lender is already on your side Save time by looking at homes you can afford Negotiate a better price for the home you want to buy You