Big Paychecks, Big Regrets: How to Avoid Splurge Pitfalls
Regret That Big Purchase? Here’s How to Splurge Smarter Gene Caballero thought he’d made a smart upgrade when he bought a Tesla. But it didn’t take long to realize he’d overlooked a major issue — finding an apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, with enough EV chargers. “It’s become a headache constantly worrying about access,” says Caballero, […]
Taskrabbit Work: What It’s Like and How to Succeed
How to Succeed on Taskrabbit: Advice from Experienced Taskers Taskrabbit is a popular side hustle for handy, self-starting individuals, but jumping in can feel overwhelming if you’re new. Kevin Johnson, a college student in Maryland, knows that feeling — and overcame it. He offers handyman and moving services through Taskrabbit while pursuing his long-term dream […]
Can Monarch Money Make Budgeting With Your Partner Easier? Here’s My Honest Review
Monarch Money Review: A Sleek Budgeting App for Couples By CreditVana Monarch Money is a sleek, user-friendly budgeting app designed with couples in mind. Available on both mobile and desktop, Monarch lets users track shared and personal accounts, manage bills, monitor spending, and set goals — all in one place. No more hopping between apps, […]
Many Americans are Stressed About Money, 6 Ways to Cope
6 Ways to Ease Money Stress, According to a CreditVana Survey About half of Americans (51%) say they regularly stress about money, according to an April 2025 CreditVana survey conducted online by The Harris Poll. That financial stress isn’t evenly distributed: Women are more likely than men to say they stress about money (56% vs. […]
Can Your Matcha Addiction Survive a Shortage and Tariffs?
Matcha Is Getting More Expensive — Here’s Why Your Favorite Green Tea Habit Might Soon Cost More By CreditVana Matcha — the finely milled green tea powder long associated with Japanese tea ceremonies — has become a mainstream favorite in the U.S., thanks in part to social media, wellness culture, and its Instagram-ready bright green […]
Tariffs Are a Buzzkill for the Coffee Biz
Coffee Prices Are Surging—Here’s Why Your Morning Cup May Get Even More Expensive By CreditVana Bad news for coffee lovers: According to the latest inflation data, the average retail price of roasted coffee has climbed 14.8% since last July. Worse still, a new wave of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump’s trade policies kicked […]
How to get free credit reports Checking your credit history regularly helps catch scams and identity theft early.
Credit reports play an important role in your financial life. They may affect your mortgage rates, credit card approvals, and even apartment and job applications. They also impact interest rates on current and future loans. We encourage you to regularly check your credit history, at least annually or as often as weekly if you are […]
