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How does payment history affect your credit score?
Learn more about how your payment history impacts your credit score.
4 min read Apr 22, 2022 -
How to lift a credit freeze
Credit freezes are a great idea to protect yourself against identity theft but they aren’t designed to last forever.
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
7 tips to budget with an irregular income
Budgeting on an irregular income is challenging, but it’s possible. Here’s how to do it.
4 min read Jan 25, 2022 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Tonya Rapley’s journey from financial struggles to success
The founder and CEO of My Fab Finance describes how she made a decision to turn her life around.
2 min read Nov 02, 2021 -
Financial goals: Common examples, and why they’re so important
Financial goals are measuring sticks that apply to any area of your money management skills that you’re looking to improve.
4 min read Oct 04, 2021 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Expert Rick Sharga talks about the red-hot housing market
Sharga shares why the current market is different from the one that preceded the 2008 housing crisis.
1 min read Sep 27, 2021 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Investing pro Tom Lydon shares how ETFs can play a key role in your financial plan
Exchange-traded funds have exploded in popularity in recent years.
2 min read Jul 20, 2021 -
Surveys for money: The best sites to take online surveys
Online surveys can be a fun way to pass the time and build a small amount of extra cash.
3 min read Jul 01, 2021 -
Discretionary income: Definition, how to calculate it and how it impacts your budget
Understanding discretionary income can help you with your budgeting strategy.
3 min read May 24, 2021 -
The costs of opening a restaurant
The initial investment includes a wide range of expenses. Here’s what to know.
6 min read May 21, 2021