Senate Cents: A Financial Wellness Blog

This Is How Rising Interest Rates Affect Car Buying

Published: June 13, 2019

Here's a headline that might look familiar: Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates. It's clearly a big deal, but how does it affect you? And more specifically, how does it affect car buying?

Accepted! How to Decipher Your College Aid

Published: May 23, 2019

With college acceptances in hand, now comes the hard part: understanding your financial aid offers.

RV Financing: 5 Financial Potholes to Avoid

Published: May 9, 2019

"Many RVs are inflated in price by as much as 30% to 35%," notes Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, founder of MakingSenseofCents.com, who purchased a Class C RV in July 2015.

5 Ways to Make Your Tax Payments

Published: May 2, 2019

As April 15, Tax Day has passed us; there are groups of taxpayers that have to pay Federal Taxes. For first time tax filers and for those who have to pay Federal Taxes for the first time here are some avenues where you can make your tax payments to the IRS.

Answers to 9 of the Most Googled Mortgage Questions

Published: April 26, 2019

Mortgages are a lot like cars: Even those who have one don't always understand what's going on under the hood.

6 Smart Ways to Travel Cheaply

Published: April 18, 2019

Memorable vacations can come with a price tag you'd rather forget. But with proper planning, smart research and a flexible attitude, you can travel cheaply and still have an experience worth remembering. Here's how.

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