Articles by Peggy Olive

As the winter holiday season arrives, many people travel to visit family and friends, give gifts and prepare traditional foods. But the many special occasions can place a strain on budgets.
Consumers who check their free credit reports for errors may be surprised to see they do not contain credit scores.
Individuals who have formal financial education perform better on a national financial literacy quiz then those who have had no financial education.
People who feel their paychecks are not keeping up with everyday expenses may be right — median household income is down for many families across Wisconsin.
Home loans and credit monitoring
Although many people use "credit report" and "credit score" interchangeably, the two are not the same.