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Jennifer Brozic

Jennifer Brozic

Jennifer Brozic began her writing career at seven years old, when she scribed the epic tale of her kite-flying (and skyward-looking) uncle crossing paths with a deep hole in a sandy beach. After earning a degree in journalism, Jen worked in the insurance and financial services industries before earning a master’s degree in communication management. She left the nine-to-five corporate world in 2010 and has been freelance writing ever since. Her areas of expertise include insurance, financial planning & budgeting, and building credit.

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Reviewing the benefits of having a secured credit card

What Is a Secured Credit Card & How Does It Work?

A secured credit card could be a good alternative to an unsecured card if you’re new to credit or trying to improve a poor credit history and are unable to qualify for an unsecured card. It can help you learn how to use credit wisely while building or rebuilding your credit.

Closeup of a woman using her credit card at an ATM machine

7 Common Credit Card Fees: Why Banks Charge Them & How to Avoid Them

It can be convenient to pull a credit card out of your wallet and use it to pay for anything from groceries to your dream vacation. But that piece of plastic could end up costing you more than you bargained for.

Young woman applies for a credit card

Applications for Credit Cards: Tips for Getting Approved

Are you ready to apply for a new credit card? Curious about the type of information you’ll be asked to provide on applications for credit cards and whether or not you’ll qualify for a card?

Woman making progress running up a set of stairs

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.

Reviewing the benefits of having a secured credit card

What Is a Secured Credit Card & How Does It Work?

A secured credit card could be a good alternative to an unsecured card if you’re new to credit or trying to improve a poor credit history and are unable to qualify for an unsecured card. It can help you learn how to use credit wisely while building or rebuilding your credit.

Closeup of a woman using her credit card at an ATM machine

7 Common Credit Card Fees: Why Banks Charge Them & How to Avoid Them

It can be convenient to pull a credit card out of your wallet and use it to pay for anything from groceries to your dream vacation. But that piece of plastic could end up costing you more than you bargained for.

Young woman applies for a credit card

Applications for Credit Cards: Tips for Getting Approved

Are you ready to apply for a new credit card? Curious about the type of information you’ll be asked to provide on applications for credit cards and whether or not you’ll qualify for a card?

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