Whether we like it or not, we all have bills to pay. Paying your bills on time is a good habit to have. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, shares a few tips with Credit Karma on how to do this. … [Read more...] about How to pay your bills on time
A benefit of using credit cards for college students is teaching them to navigate the world of credit. If used responsibly, credit cards can help them build a good credit history and pay off in the long run. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers expert advice about the use of … [Read more...] about How college students can choose the right credit cards
Credit inquiries, also known as credit “checks” or ”pulls” are requests to look at your credit file. There are two different types: hard inquiries and soft inquiries. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, explains more about credit inquiries and credit reports to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about How does a credit inquiry affect your credit score?
Accessing money left to you in a will can be a complicated process. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, weighs in on an article in Student Loan Hero about the steps to take. … [Read more...] about How to deal with money left in a will
With the new year comes resolutions and goals, and this includes the area of investments. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, weighs in on an article in U.S. News about the right things to do when developing your investing goals. … [Read more...] about Coming up with investing resolutions for 2018