3 Myths About Your Credit Score

Credit scores may be the most well-known measure of financial wellness, but how they are calculated is less clear to many people. A survey from CompareCards by LendingTree found that 37% of consumers agreed with the statement that they had “no idea how [their] credit score is determined.” This lack of clarity allows misconceptions about credit scores to thrive and can keep people from taking the necessary steps to improve their scores.

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Message from the CEO - Exciting Next Chapter for Financial Gym

Three months ago, I shared that we would be launching an investment subdivision for Financial Gym after years of client requests to provide this service. If I’m being fully transparent, I honestly had no clue how this news would be received. I knew we had a number of clients asking for this service, but I didn’t know what would happen when I sent that email into the universe. What has transpired in the last three months is something beyond anything even I could have imagined.

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How to Set Better Financial Goals

The second Friday in January is “Quitter’s Day”—the day you’re most likely to give up on your New Year's resolutions. Part of the reason that people give up on their goals and resolutions is that they don’t set good ones. They are too vague, poorly thought out, or influenced by others. Here are the steps to set good financial goals that are more likely to stick and set yourself up to follow through.

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5 Actions To Take Now To Achieve Your Financial Goals

The start of the new year is the most popular time to set new intentions, goals, and resolutions. Sticking with a change is another story: only 7% of people keep up with their resolutions for 12 months or more. Part of the challenge with keeping resolutions is that many people rely on their willpower. However, taking a one-time action can help you change your behavior and achieve your financial goals—no willpower required.

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