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Congratulations – you’ve impressed the hiring manager with your polished resume and thoughtful cover letter, and you’ve scheduled your interview! While that’s an accomplishment worth celebrating in itself, the actual interview process can be intimidating and stressful for interviewees. Additionally, the COVID-19 health crisis has added new layers of complication to the hiring process for both candidates and workplaces.

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Netflix? Hulu? Pfft! Everybody knows YouTube is where you find the best video content. Disagree? Just ask the millionaire YouTube celebrities who have built their fame on talking about what they love in front of their webcams.

To help you discover the best that YouTube has to offer, we’ve compiled a definitive list of the most popular individual YouTubers (no brands, bands or shows) in nearly every country in the world.

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Summer is one of America’s favorite seasons for spending. It’s a time to take vacations, tackle big home improvement projects and spend money on events like weddings, concerts, parties and family reunions. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer looks very different than what we are used to. This year, Americans will be taking fewer or different types of vacations and skipping typical summer events, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t be tempted to spend money! 

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If you’ve explored your credit card options or looked into a mortgage or car loan, you’ve likely come across the term APR. This number can be a quick way to compare borrowing costs, but understanding what goes into the calculation and what this percentage truly means can be tricky.

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“I never thought I’d consider bankruptcy” Does this sound familiar? As you research the impact of bankruptcy you may be questioning what will happen with your financial future if you move forward.

It can be difficult to find resources that describe the aftermath because every bankruptcy experience is unique. While we feel comfortable going to our friends for advice on where to shop, or what kind of car we should buy, financial troubles are rarely discussed. 

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Trying to get credit when you have no credit history is a catch-22. Lenders rely on credit reports to assess their risk and many aren’t willing to lend to borrowers without enough history to generate a score. We usually assume that this problem only affects young borrowers, so you might be surprised to know that 1 in 5 Americans have no credit score.

There are many ways to build your credit score from scratch. These tips will help you open new accounts and gradually build your credit in a way that will set you up for success in the future. 

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Have you finally caught up on your past-due loan payments? Perhaps you just completed debt consolidation and were able to pay off your debt.

If you have been working hard to pay off or consolidate your debt it can be frustrating to see your credit score drop or stay stuck. Unfortunately, when it comes to debt consolidation, a temporarily lower credit score may be a part of the process. 

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