Lani Staples

I Furnished My Entire Apartment for $2,000 Using Cashback and Sales — Here’s How Press enter or click to view image in full size Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash I had $2,000 to furnish my entire apartment and no idea if it would be enough. Moving on your own can be exciting, until you realize how expensive everything is. I had to furnish most of my apartment from scratch. I needed almost everything from kitchenware to a couch, and those expenses add up quickly. I set a budget of $2,000.

My Credit Score Dropped 75 Points Overnight — Here’s How I Fixed It Press enter or click to view image in full size Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash My credit score dropped from 782 to 707 overnight. I didn’t even know why. I’m obsessive about monitoring my credit, and I was shocked to see my score nosedive. After a moment of panic, I discovered a previously unknown debt collection. If you’re in a similar situation, here’s how you can take action.

The Market Isn’t Just Stocks: 3 Systems That Control Your Money Press enter or click to view image in full size When people refer to “the market,” what does that actually mean? F.Y.I. It’s usually about stocks. But really, there are three major financial markets in the U.S., and each one works very differently. If you understand them, it can completely change how you think about money, investing, and risk.