5 Simple Strategies for Taking Control of Your Credit
The following is for informational purposes only and is not intended as credit repair. Believe it or not, most people don’t have great credit.…
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We provide tips on how to use credit in a way that can improve not just your credit score but your financial health in general. We talk about different ways to get out of debt and go into the specifics of each program and strategy. Our videos, graphics, and commentary are filled with important information that you need to know, and we present it in a way that’s easy to understand.
Credit Card Use in College After the CARD Act
If you were in college before 2010, you might have come across a now-cliché scene. A bank or credit union offering free t-shirts, Frisbees,…
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Are You a Transactor or a Revolver?
Do you pay your credit card bill in full each month or do you carry a balance? In other words, are you a transactor…
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Should You Pay Child Support with a Credit Card?
Separation can be tough, not only because of its emotional toll but also because there can be financial obligations. If kids are involved, you…
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Here’s Why You Probably Shouldn’t Finance Furniture
Who doesn’t like to have a well-furnished house or apartment? After all, we see beautiful interior design in every sitcom we watch or magazine…
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Here’s How Zero-Percent Financing Offers Can Affect Your Credit
You’ve probably seen them before: the “same as cash” or “zero percent” financing loans that seem just a little too good to be true.…
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Responsible for the Debt of a Deceased Spouse or Loved One?
Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of dealing with financial matters. Whether you’re a spouse,…
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What Should You Do If You’re Denied for a Personal Loan?
Did you recently try to take out a personal loan only to be disappointed to find out your application was denied? Rejection can sting,…
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