How many points does your credit score go down for an inquiry? You know your credit score and you may need to apply for a new credit card, or loan, or a prospective employer may want to run a credit inquiry on you, but you are worried about your score dropping. After all, you’ve
Read MoreWhich Credit Report Should I Request? Knowing how to monitor and manage your credit report might be confusing at first, especially since you won’t know where to start. You might have also heard about credit bureaus and how checking your credit report is essential. But what does this mean? Most people are unaware that
Read MorePAGOSA SPRINGS, CO, April 17, 2022 — BlackBird Finance has announced for Earth Day this year they will match donations made to the charity Protect Our Winters (POW). This aligns with the company’s values of sustainability and helping outdoor recreation enthusiasts continue to enjoy nature. “Going green is not just the cool thing to do
Read MoreLeading Economic Indicators We’re going to be talking about economic indicators today and more specifically on leading economic indicators. Economic indicators give us an idea of what economic cycle the nation is in and likely what might be the next phase. There are generally two economic cycles for the United States and most other
Read More14 Money Lessons for High School Students Parents and children can learn together about money and make intelligent financial decisions. There are some essential things that parents can teach their kids about money before they leave for college or enter the workforce. Here are some of the money lessons for high school students that
Read MoreHealth and Wealth There is a direct correlation between health and wealth, and to many people it is discipline. If we look after our health and fitness from early in life, it becomes a habit, and staying well and eating the right diet, also helps save money later in life. In, The Lancet, a medical
Read MorePicking a Financial Advisor Big or Small? You made the choice to get some financial help. That’s great! Everyone can use help from time to time. When picking a financial advisor, you need to think about the size of the firm they come from. There are the large well-known companies and the small independent shops.
Read MoreTips To Consider When Budgeting for Christmas Next Year Santa’s coming to town…Hey wait, it’s nowhere near the holiday season. Or you might still be in the throes of this year’s Christmas, but now is an optimum time to start budgeting for Christmas next year. Buying gifts can be stressful and the financial burden can
Read MoreAre you looking for a financial advisor to help you assess your financial position and investment opportunities? Then, you should consider reading this article to the end! Who is a financial fiduciary? Well, this is an individual or a financial entity that is mandated to provide technical and financial advice to their clients. You need
Read MoreFirst-time homebuyers: The Forgotten Costs of Buying Are you a first-time homebuyer? It’s exciting to be looking for your very own home and searching Zillow or Realtor looking for the right place to call home. At this point, you have probably used an online mortgage calculator to know how much of a down payment
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