The Ultimate Credit Card Debt Destroyer Plan: 4 Strategies For Paying Off Credit Cards That Will Make You Debt-Free in No Time
Holiday season is in full effect and with that comes the usual spending binges. As you get wrapped up in finding the perfect gift this season, you’re left with the not-so-nice gift of mounting credit card debt. Rather than fear that credit card statement come January, it’s much more productive to make a plan to […] Read More
Financial First Aid: Repairing Your Credit Score
Do you have to take a deep breath whenever anybody mentions the dreaded credit score? Many of us have run into unexpected challenges when trying to maintain good credit. It sounds so simple but it can also be simple to mess up, with long-term consequences for your financial future. Your credit score is made up […] Read More
Credit Freeze: Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Put That Credit On Ice
Since the announcement of the Equifax breach, you might have noticed friends and social media posts urging you to order a credit freeze. When hacks occur, the internet world can become a panicky place to be. While a credit freeze might provide the best solution for some, it might not necessarily be best suited for […] Read More
Establishing Credit: Tips to Help You Manage Your First Credit Card
In the last post, we discussed strategies to establishing credit when you’re starting to adult. For this post, we’ll focus on how to begin establishing credit by managing that first credit card without falling into a deep pit of debt. Here’s 8 tips that will keep your credit score, and your sanity, in good shape. […] Read More
Establishing Credit: 3 Ways to Help You Build Credit History
Like it or not, if you want do this adulting thing right then you’ll need two things: a professional wardrobe and credit. But when you get to the magical world of adulthood, you’re faced with a frustrating catch-22. You can’t get a credit card or loan without credit history, but you can’t build credit without […] Read MoreOnline Banking
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