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With his eyes set on becoming the next great ad man (at least until his comedy writing career took off), Marc earned his journalism degree and went straight into advertising for various gaming and tourism clients. He later expanded his credentials to include public affairs and communications work for several environmental science organizations before returning to his marketing roots. A lifelong scholar with recent studies in strategic communication, Marc enjoys tying humor into his writing and simplifying complex financial subjects into engaging and easy-to-digest content for a wide variety of audiences.

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A lock rests on top of a credit card, signifying a secured card.

How Long Does It Take for a Secured Card To Become Unsecured?

Discover how secured credit cards can help you build credit and upgrade to an unsecured card. Learn the steps and benefits of having an unsecured card.

An hour glass rests on a rock with the sun setting in the background, symbolizing the passage of time and a credit card’s expiration date.

What Happens When Your Credit Card Expires?

Most things have an expiration date, including credit cards. The key is knowing when that time comes and what to do when it does.

A man and woman browse on their laptop with financial paperwork on the countertop next to them, reviewing their finances for ways to protect their credit scores during a recession.

How To Protect Your Credit Score During a Recession

A recession can come with plenty of financial stress. Thankfully there are steps you can take to protect your credit score during uncertain financial times.

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