Financial Pathway

How is my score calculated? What's the best way to improve my score? Why do I get different credit scores from different credit bureaus? In this episode, we explain the 5 factors that affect your FICO Score and debunk a few myths about what does not affect your score. Taking the right steps to improve your score could allow you to save  thousands of dollars in interest over time.  Free y...

Our first interview on the Financial Pathway podcast: an interview with my dad, Kurt Skelly! Honestly, there's no one else I'd rather have as my first guest. We talk about the money lessons I learned from my dad growing up and how kids often learn more from what they see their parents do than what their parents say. In the second half of the conversation, we shift the discussion to my dad's experi...

Ever made a purchase you later regretted? We all have! Advertisers study human psychology, and they've learned some powerful techniques to get you to part with your money. In this episode, we talk about five of those most common methods advertisers use and how you can spot them.  Email: info@nateskelly.com Website: http://nateskelly.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finanancialpathwayllc

If you could improve one aspect of your finances this year, what would it be? In this first episode, we talk about how building a simple habit can help you save hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year.  (4:02) APA study  https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/02/money-stress (14:57) Websites https://www.everydollar.com https://www.mint.com https://www.youneedabudget.com Ema...