by Judith Ackland | Jul 31, 2015 | Consumer
This week’s blog is for teenagers and young adults. Growing up in an instant society of fast food, microwaves, texts and other instant forms of communication makes it difficult to develop the habit of delaying gratification. Yet, the young adults who learn how to live...
by Judith Ackland | Jul 24, 2015 | Consumer
More on credit cards — do you need one? What is the difference between debit cards and credit cards? Can you survive without a credit card? First, the difference between debit cards and credit cards. Both card types allow you to make purchases in a store and online....
by Judith Ackland | Jul 17, 2015 | Consumer
If you’re looking for a credit card with no fees, good luck. A new CreditCards.com analysis of 100 major cards shows that the average credit card has six different fees. The most fee-laden cards have 12, and just one of the cards assessed had no fees whatsoever....
by natali | Jul 10, 2015 | Financial Education
In prior posts, we have discussed ways to pay for college without having to go into debt with student loans or credit cards. With regards to college savings vehicles, we have discussed 529 plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. Another option for parents and...
by Judith Ackland | Jul 3, 2015 | Crystal Financial Solutions
Crystal Financial Solutions wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. We will be closed on Friday, July 3 and throughout the weekend so our employees can enjoy the holiday with their families and friends. We hope you do the same! Judith Ackland has more...