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Survey: More Americans say pandemic has delayed financial milestones
The pandemic has folks putting off major financial decisions, like homebuying.
3 min read Apr 07, 2021 -
Poll: Families get crash course in remote learning
A new school year unlike any other is coming and parents are bracing for impact to their wallets.
6 min read Mar 22, 2021 -
10 U.S. cities with the highest credit scores
The average American has a 711 credit score, but some cities are home to major overachievers. These high scorers are likely to qualify for the best credit cards on the market due to their exceptional [...]
3 min read Mar 18, 2021 -
Stimulus checks: What consumers should consider doing with the money
These are tough times. But thoughtful choices can stretch the dollars you get.
4 min read Mar 18, 2021 -
8 financial lessons these top ‘fin-influencers’ want you to know about
We asked, and here’s what they had to say.
6 min read Mar 17, 2021 -
These ‘fin-influencers’ share how to improve the way personal finance is taught
From more empathy to becoming less stigmatized, here’s how top influencers hope to see financial education change.
3 min read Feb 26, 2021 -
7 ways you can hurt your credit score
You could be damaging your credit without realizing it. Watch for these missteps.
5 min read Feb 25, 2021 -
How can shopping loan rates affect your credit?
Taking on a new loan can impact your credit both during the application process and after approval. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Feb 18, 2021 -
How credit mix affects your credit score
When it comes to credit scores, payment history and credit utilization seem to grab the headlines. This is somewhat understandable, since the combination makes up the lion’s share of your FICO score [...]
4 min read Feb 04, 2021 -
Top tips for starting a successful side hustle from 5 successful side hustlers
With more money comes more opportunities.
3 min read Jan 29, 2021