Dealing with a low credit score is a reality for millions of Americans. And while there are many pieces that go into building your score there is one that holds the most weight - making on-time payments.
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Read MoreWe are in a television renaissance - and the price to participate has never been higher. How can you still get everything you want without paying the hefty price?
Read MoreSaving money is tough but sometimes you don't have to completely eliminate things that make you happy to put some money in the bank.
Read MoreStill contemplating freezing your credit after the Equifax breach last year? Well now you've got another shot to do so without a fee.
Read MoreWe've all been at the checkout at our favorite store when the cashier asks if we would like to save additional money by opening a credit card with that store. What should you do?
Read MoreThey may look the same but the way a debit card functions is a great deal different from its credit counterpart.
Read MoreThere are some expenses you cannot avoid - but that doesn't mean you can't lower them.
Read MoreAre you looking to change how much you spend in 2018? It may be simpler than you think.
Read MoreIf your New Year's resolution is to get yourself in financial shape adding more to your debt is the last thing you are looking to do. But once you pay down those cards how can you avoid paying interest in the future?
Read MoreAre you struggling to make a real dent in your credit card balances? According to recent data you are not alone.
Read MoreOne of the more confusing and frustrating parts of having a credit card is the interest rate. How can you get a lower one? How does it actually work?
Read MoreYou don't have to have years of debt or poor financial habits to have a low credit score. While you can't fix everything overnight there are a few simple habit changes that can get you on an upwards trajectory and help you stay there.
Read MoreThe holidays and debt don't have to come hand in hand every year. Here's how you can have a great holiday without drowning in debt.
Read MoreTis the season! Holiday shopping has begun and so have those growing balances. With the gifting inevitable how can you be sure you are getting the most for your money?
Read MoreLife is rarely as predictable as we would like. Disaster, illness, and unemployment can all throw a budget into disarray so how can you plan for the unpredictable?
Read MoreSince the Equifax breach many people are taking a good hard look at what they are doing to protect themselves from identity theft. One tool people are flocking to in droves is LifeLock.
Read MoreThe Equifax breach earlier this year exposed the personal and financial information of nearly 150 million Americans. If your information has been compromised it may not be immediately apparent and can take some time to get into the wrong hands. So what can you do in the meantime?
Read MoreEvery time a credit card is marketed to you the phrase 'balance transfer' is always prominent. But what exactly is a balance transfer?
Read MoreKnowledge is power. Knowing what is happing with your credit is invaluable in today's high-tech world. But which of the thousands of tools are legitimate and effective?
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