All Entries in the "Education" Category
Plan an Easy Super Bowl Party at Home
Sunday is the Super Bowl! I’m hosting a party in my Chicago real estate, and you are all invited! Hmmm. I don’t know that my humble abode will fit all our loyal readers. How about this: Instead, I’ll share with you tips for throwing an inexpensive, organized Super Bowl party so you can have a [...]
Financial Problem Recognition
Do you sometimes look at your credit card bill or bank statement and wonder, “where did it all go?” If you find yourself having that reaction more than once, it’s time to buckle down and start budgeting. The idea of budgeting can be intimidating, but there are many simple options that can be a great [...]
Ways You Can Keep Your Credit Safe
In these days of identity theft, hackers and worse, we spend a lot of time trying to keep our sensitive data safe. Still, when the call or email comes from your bank’s fraud department, do you know what your options are? The Equifax Finance Blog is here to help with the series “Fraud Alert Versus [...]
Looking for a Second Chance at Good Credit?
Credit cards can be difficult to obtain and harder to keep. With many lenders still cautious about approving subprime borrowers, having blemishes on your credit reports is a bigger red flag than ever. But there is still hope for consumers who want a second chance at establishing good credit scores. A recent post on the [...]
Chicago Parents: Hug Your Children Every Day
Here’s a Chicago real estate statistic that is quite unappealing: Chicago has more gang members than any other city in the country. The information comes from a new book released this week from the Chicago Crime Commission, called The Gang Book, which determined that the city has between 70 to 100 gangs in the Chicago [...]





