Tag: Financial Health
Phyllis Shallman -The dangers of payday loans and cash advances
In an emergency you might need some extra cash fast.
Having your emergency fund at the ready would be ideal to cover your conundrum, but...
Phyllis Shallman – 4 fundamental home buying guidelines
Over the course of a 30-year mortgage term, a humble home may save you thousands of dollars as opposed to a more opulent one.
Even...
Phyllis Shallman – Top 10 ways to save more this year
If you’re still writing “2018” on your checks, then it’s not too late to commit to a few New Year’s resolutions for 2019!
Here are...
Phyllis Shallman – How to live without credit cards
Our parents, uncles, aunts, and maybe even our grandparents tried to warn us about credit cards.
In some cases, the warnings might have been heeded...
Phyllis Shallman – Behind the curtain: How your insurance premium is...
Behind the curtain: How your insurance premium is determined.
Ever wonder why you’re paying the premium you’re paying? It’s not arbitrary.
Read on to take a...
Phyllis Shallman -New Year, New (Financial) You!
The new year is best known for resolutions. The trouble is that many new year’s resolutions don’t survive past the first month or so.
Why...
Phyllis Shallman -The top 8 reasons to consider life insurance
Life will often seem to present signals about financial moves to make.
Starting your first job babysitting or mowing lawns? Probably a good idea to...
Phyllis Shallman – How to save for a big purchase
It’s no secret that life is full of surprises. Surprises that can cost money.
Sometimes, a lot of money. They have the potential to throw...
Phyllis Shallman – Building your budget
The number of Americans who have developed and apply a budget is alarmingly low.
One poll puts the number at 32%. That equates to tens...
Phyllis Shallman – Ways to pay off your mortgage faster
It’s paradoxical how owning a home might make you feel more secure.
But it may also be a constant source of worry, particularly if you...