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Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays
It can be hard to avoid overspending during the holidays. But a few tips will keep you on track for happy new financial habits.
Secured Credit Card vs Credit-Builder Loan
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 26 million American adults have no credit report. Another 19 million have a credit report but no credit score because they don't have enough information in their file, or the information that's in it is too old to calculate a credit score.
Post-Pandemic Travel Tips
As the pandemic winds down, many are starting to heed the call of the open road. Here are a few tips for easing back into travel while exercising caution.
5 Tips for Planning a Couples Weekend Getaway
Whether you hope to make the most of a three-day holiday weekend with your partner or just need to remind yourself what life was like before diaper duty, a weekend getaway might be just what you need to recharge and reconnect as a couple. A mini-vacation could give you a much-needed break from the daily grind while creating lasting memories at a fraction of the cost of a longer trip. So save those vacation days for a more extended trip and get ready to pack your bags for a shorter, sweeter jaunt.
6 Reasons Your Credit Score Could Drop
You might not be surprised to see your credit score drop if you stopped paying your bills or defaulted on a loan. But those are only two reasons your credit score could take a hit. Here are eight other reasons you could see a decrease in your consumer credit score.
Back-to-School Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many parents spent much of the summer of 2020 wondering what school would look like for their kids this fall. As the beginning of the school year approaches, many states have unveiled plans for how kids in their state will attend school, but uncertainty still remains about what might happen if there are widespread shutdowns like we saw earlier in the year. About the only thing we know for sure is that this school year will be unlike any most of us have previously experienced.
5 Ways to Help Pay Down Debt
If you’re like most Americans, chances are you have some sort of debt. In fact, according to Experian’s 2017 State of Credit survey, the average non-mortgage debt among U.S. households was $24,706.
Making Progress: How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?
Working on your credit score can be a true test of perseverance. Though you may spend months (or even years) carefully managing your credit, it can be difficult to gauge whether your good behavior is actually having any impact on your score.
4 Ways a Credit Card Could Save You Money
Credit cards aren't just a convenient option for making purchases. They could also help save you money. Here are four ways that using a credit card could save you a few bucks—and maybe even some time.
Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays
It can be hard to avoid overspending during the holidays. But a few tips will keep you on track for happy new financial habits.
Secured Credit Card vs Credit-Builder Loan
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 26 million American adults have no credit report. Another 19 million have a credit report but no credit score because they don't have enough information in their file, or the information that's in it is too old to calculate a credit score.
Post-Pandemic Travel Tips
As the pandemic winds down, many are starting to heed the call of the open road. Here are a few tips for easing back into travel while exercising caution.
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