In the age of paperless transactions, identify theft is something that virtually all of us are susceptible to. If your identity is stolen, the consequences can be severe, and in some cases, can take years to recover from. One way to...
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Things Break. How to Make Sure Your Emergency Fund Can Cover Them
Things seem to have a way of breaking down at the worst times. Here's how you can make sure you're prepared for the worst.
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Horrible experience with a radio station. I owed a 100 dollar bill, and got overwhelmed financially. I am not sure how to handle them now because -- the debt, a year old now -- is trying to be recovered by someone...
What Is the FICO Resilience Index?
By the end of May 2020, more than 40 million people had filed unemployment claims due to COVID-19 and the resulting economic shutdowns. Governments, charities, and even creditors scrambled to put programs in place to support people during this time while...
Voluntary Repossession: How It Affects Your Credit
When you get behind on your car payments, it might feel like you have no options ahead of you. If youâre anxious about having your car forcibly repossessed by the bank, there is a way…
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Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Credit Cards
Credit cards can be a useful tool if you do your research a make a plan for your spending. Here's how to get the most out of your credit cards.
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How to Get Approved for Credit in a Financial Downturn
In a recession itâs common for many people to rely on credit cards and loans to balance their finances. Itâs the ultimate catch-22 since, during a recession, these financial products can be even harder to qualify for. This holds true, according...
3 Reasons to Use Cash and 3 Reasons to Choose Credit
3 Reasons To Use Cash (and 3 Reasons To Choose Credit) Credit and debit cards have become so ubiquitous, you’d be forgiven for thinking physical cash is just a couple years away from being declared obsolete and worthless by the...
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Does Paying the Minimum Hurt Your Credit Score
Credit card bills can be confusing. If everything was straightforward and clear, credit card debt wouldn’t be such a big issue. But it’s not clear, and debt is a massive issue for millions of consumers. One of the most confusing aspects is the minimum payment, with few...
Do You Qualify for Any of Januaryâs Class-Action Settlements?
The New Year brings new opportunities to seek restitution for wrongs committed in previous months and even years. Take a look at this monthâs list of class-action settlements to see if any of these offers will let you add some cha-ching...