Lynnette’s Blog

Apr 16

How to Negotiate a Lower Interest Rate on Your Credit Card

Q: Is there a way to lower my credit card interest rate so I can pay my credit card's balance off faster? A: Thanks for reaching out and for your question. Believe it or not, the best way to get a lower interest rate on your credit card is to... read more →

Apr 06

Is a HELOC Right for You? Pros, Cons, and Considerations to Make

A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a popular way to finance everything from home remodeling or repair to debt consolidation, or even a vacation. If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably heard of them, but should you apply for one? Here’s what you need to know. What is... read more →

Feb 28

How to Report Rent Payments to the Credit Bureaus

Q: I carried a mortgage on a property I rented out and I would like to report rent payments to the credit reporting agency. How can I do this? A: Thanks for reaching out and for your question about reporting a mortgage to a credit bureau. In order to do... read more →

Jan 04

A New Financial Tool, Cinch, Can Improve Your Finances

A new financial software tool, called Cinch, can help you not only save money, but also plan your financial future. So, what exactly does Cinch do? Basically, it is like hiring your very own Chief Financial Officer. Using the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, Cinch creates a... read more →

Jan 03

Keeping Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year, We hope you had a great holiday break and are ready to take your finances to the next level in 2018! Here are recent and recommended articles and offers from AskTheMoneyCoach.com and Money Coach University. Keeping Your Financial Resolutions Are you making a financial New Year’s resolution in... read more →

Jan 01

New Year's Resolution - AskTheMoneyCoach

New Year’s Resolution: Easy Ways to Save More Money in 2018

Are you making a financial New Year’s resolution in 2018? If not, you should – and saving more money should probably be a top financial goal. Unfortunately most Americans do a pretty poor job of stashing away cash, whether it’s creating an emergency fund for unexpected expenses or setting money... read more →

Dec 23

Should You Invest in Bitcoin?

Investing in bitcoin isn’t a decision you should make lightly or without being properly informed about all the potential risks involved. Still, you might be tempted to invest in bitcoin after hearing about the remarkable price gains this cryptocurrency made in 2017. Bitcoin started the year at $1,000 and in... read more →