First Generation Stories
Leticia Hernández, Prosecutor for King County in Seattle, Washington What accomplishment are you most proud of? The beaming light in my parent’s eyes when they tell people “Mi hija es una abogada.” What are your future goals? La Lucha Sigue…continue…
The Richest Man in Babylon: Timeless Financial Lessons
The Richest Man in Babylon is known to be a classic personal finance advice source. The book was written in 1926 and the lessons are shared through parables that take place 4,000 years ago! So how could a book written…
The true costs of credit cards
Credit cards can be a great resource when used appropriately. However, mismanaging credit cards can lead to a debt spiral that can result from the high interest charged by credit cards. Additionally, credit mismanagement can negatively impact your credit score.…
The role of credit in your financial journey
Understanding the role of credit in your financial journey is one of the key principles of financial literacy. It can make a considerable difference in your financial success. Not understanding the importance of credit could lead to incurring high interest…
How to be in control of your credit score
Your credit score is the number that is used by lenders to evaluate your credit worthiness. To lenders a higher score makes you a lower risk borrower which means you will likely receive lower interest rates. Having a higher score…
