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Bad credit can affect your mental and physical health
Bad credit can impact your health, both physical and mental.
5 min read Apr 24, 2023 -
5 ways to build credit with no credit history
There are alternative ways to build credit, like becoming an authorized user, opening a store card or reporting your utility payments each month.
5 min read Apr 18, 2023 -
Hard credit check vs. soft credit check: What’s the difference?
Not all credit inquiries are equal. Here’s what you need to know.
5 min read Apr 12, 2023 -
Best money management apps for families
These apps make it easier to manage and talk about money matters.
4 min read Apr 04, 2023 -
Pay raise statistics: How to ask for a raise during tough times
Don’t be nervous about asking your boss for a raise, even if it’s been a lean year.
7 min read Apr 04, 2023 -
How to rebuild your finances after experiencing financial abuse
Economic or financial abuse isn’t the typical focus of discussions about abusive relationships, but it’s more common than you might think.
9 min read Mar 17, 2023 -
Why did my credit score drop?
Your credit score may go down for a few reasons, but there are steps you can take today to increase it again.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023 -
Consumer credit protections: Know your rights
Credit card consumers enjoy various protections under laws such as the CARD Act.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023 -
Women feel less prepared to weather a recession than men. Here’s why
Women feel less prepared than men to weather a recession. The reasons are complicated.
10 min read Mar 06, 2023 -
Average credit scores in each state: How does yours compare?
How does your credit score match with others from your state?
5 min read Mar 02, 2023