The Perfect Gadgets For Kids.

The Perfect Gadgets For Kids.

(This guest post is brought to you by our sponsor Gazelle).

In the ever-changing – and ever-breaking – era of technology, phones are often the first to be replaced. Cracked screens, water damage and everyday wear and tear contribute to a constant need for new devices.

The average buyer is not the only offender; it’s children that need to be watched with their gadgets while learning the responsibility of owning a new electronic. For parents looking to fit their child with a first device, a new iPhone may not be the best choice – and for good reason...

Tips For Taking Control Of Your Credit & Finances.

Tips For Taking Control Of Your Credit & Finances.

The upcoming thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons are known not just for the celebration and merriment but also for the fantastic sales, discounts and deals that sends us into a shopping frenzy. As we stock up on the items on our wish list, buy holiday gifts for family and friends and get a few extras just because the prices are incredible.

Unfortunately for many of us the holiday season also ends with a lot of remorse when we finally tally up the bills and realize just how grossly we've over spent, even when we created a shopping budget. While we immediately see the impact that this has on our wallets and bank accounts. The unintended impact to our overall financial well-being, especially our credit rating is something that we don't consider until the damage is done. This is why we have teamed up with Credit Karma™ to share some fab tips that will help you take control of your credit and finances before the holiday rush.

Whether you are an organized shopper with a gift guide and planned spending budget for the holidays or if you simply go out and enjoy the shopping experience no expense speared. You should always stay abreast of your credit information, know the balances on your credit cards and understand your credit rating. Especially how every missed payment can affect your ability to qualify for jobs, your next cell phone plan, car purchase/lease or affect your ability to rent an apartment or buy your own home.

Read on for our fab tips on how to effortlessly keep tabs on your credit rating and take control of your credit cards and finances. So you won't have to deal with the financial uncertainty, stress and confusion that have caused 83% of consumers to have a credit threshold of less than 720, which is the threshold you need to qualify for financial products with the best interest rates and benefits...