by Michael E. Parker | Feb 4, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
In America, there are quite a few numbers that dramatically influence your life: your age, your salary, and your credit score. While your age is permanent and your salary is determined mostly by outside sources, your credit score is entirely controllable. While it may...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 23, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Regardless of the misconceptions, setting financial goals is an essential part of each individual’s life (whether they know it or not). Financial planning is important and helpful for people in all stages of life. In fact, the sooner one begins understanding their...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 7, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
It can sometimes be tricky to understand where your money is going. A lot of times the number of small purchases you make can slip your mind. These small purchases, along with bigger ones like rent, loans, or electric bills, can make your bank account seem like it’s...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 21, 2018 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Becoming financially independent can seem like a daunting task, but it is far from impossible. Understanding the importance of financial security and taking the necessary steps is a fairly simple process. Below are four actions to take to become more financially...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 31, 2018 | Life, Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Many Americans understand the importance of credit scores, but a majority of consumers do not know how credit works. Now, this is not about credit such as credit cards or lines of credit. Instead, this refers to how institutions calculate credit scores and the...
