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The Best Credit Cards for Teens: Smart Financial Start
Which Credit Card Should Your Teen Get? Just when you thought you were finally getting over the college applications, you now have to think about sending your kid to college and hoping they will make smart decisions - and that includes the money part too. Let’s face it, financial literacy is an essential skill for…
The History of Labor Day
In modern society, Labor Day marks a day off from work and school, full of BBQs and family picnics and touch football games. But the real history of the holiday has largely been forgotten. It’s not always taught in schools, nor does it have a clear meaning in popular culture. So, why are you getting the day off of work? It all stared in Canada, a country that featured an annual festival to honor workers long before the United States.
How to Trace a Family History
As your children reach grade school, sooner or later they are going to come home with an assignment to write about their family tree. Instead of cringing and looking for the nearest closet to hide in, use this homework assignment as an opportunity to introduce them to the generations that are their heritage. By tracing your family history and learning the stories of your ancestry, you can make this an enjoyable project for both your children and yourself, and–in the process–keep alive the memory of those who came before you.
Divorce & Credit Repair
Going through a divorce can wreak havoc on your credit report. You have to take care to separate all your accounts, and there is always the chance that your ex will try to do something to ruin your credit. Fortunately, once you take care of all the details, you can work toward rebuilding your credit.
How to Fix Your Credit Report After a Divorce
The divorce is over. The children are adjusting, and you are ready to begin your life as a single mother. When you attempt to buy your first solo house, however, you discover that your credit took a nosedive during the divorce. Post-divorce credit repair is an important step to getting your life back on track. Whether your credit got dinged for non-payment of bills, or you never had credit in your own name during the marriage, it can be fixed.