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In case of emergency: Protecting your credit from the unexpected
Credit emergencies can lower your FICO score if you’re not careful. Learn how you can protect your credit score from the unexpected.
4 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
Can you apply for a credit card while unemployed?
Use these tips to continue building credit responsibly, even during a period of unemployment.
3 min read Aug 05, 2022 -
Financial etiquette for millennials and Gen Z
Your parents’ and grandparents’ financial etiquette are a thing of the past.
7 min read Jul 29, 2022 -
What is a timeshare, and how do they work?
Timeshares offer the perks of a vacation home for much less money. But there are downsides.
4 min read Jul 08, 2022 -
Your medical debt fell off your credit report – What now?
Many medical debts are being removed from credit reports; here’s what you need to know
5 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
How to build back your credit after a divorce
Here’s what to look for, how to repair damage and start building credit in your own name.
8 min read Jun 17, 2022 -
The difference between revolving and non-revolving credit
Both come in handy, but it is important to identify when it is appropriate to use each.
4 min read Feb 10, 2023 -
Credit bureaus report incorrect information about identity theft
If you have been a victim of identity theft and had accounts opened in your name, the FCRA allows you to ask credit bureaus to stop reporting on these illegal accounts.
3 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
12 of the best personal finance podcasts of 2022
Podcasts are a convenient way for savers to boost their personal finance knowledge.
5 min read Jun 28, 2022 -
The 10 best personal finance books of 2022
These 10 money-themed books can help you improve your finances.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024