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Sean P. EgenAfter realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.
With a new year approaching, it’s time to once again examine our behaviors and habits over the past year in order to formulate those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions lists. The good news is that every resolution on that list doesn’t have to be painful. There’s one you can implement that could improve your finances, help you stay on top of your credit, protect you from fraud and identity theft, and possibly even improve your credit score. And it’s easy and free to do.
The holidays can be tough on a budget. A survey from American Express Pay It Plan It found that 86 percent of American millennials spent more money on the holidays last year than they’d planned. With the added expenses of travel, food and beverages, entertainment, and holiday gifts, financing the holidays can be challenging, to say the least. Having more available credit could help out.
If you’re in the market for car insurance, you’re probably wondering which car insurance company you should go with. You obviously want to get a good price, but it’s also important to select a provider you can count on. Here are a few things you should consider in choosing an auto insurance provider.
Auto insurance providers consider a number of factors in deciding whether to issue you a policy and calculating your premium. These factors include, but are not limited to, your driving history, where you live, your age, your gender, your marital status, the make and model of the vehicle you’re insuring, and the types of coverage you want. But did you know that in all but five states (as of September 2021) they can also consider your credit score?
After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.