When Disaster Strikes, Your Insurance May Not Cut It
A good credit score gives us access to money when we need it. It enables us to bridge the gap between disaster and the eventual recovery.
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Listen to Your Father! Old-School Money Tips for Today
No disrespect intended (and we'll ALWAYS assure dad that he was totally right) -- we reinterpret classic money tips from dad for the modern era.
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College Students: How to Improve Your Job Prospects
Let's reframe what you think of your summer job and how you can use it - and your credit - to help you improve your future job prospects.
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Why a Rental Car Could Hurt Your Credit
There are many reasons to rent a car -- perhaps for a vacation or to replace your car when it's in the shop -- but your credit might be at risk when you rent.
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Is Your Cellphone Ruining Your Credit?
You probably never leave the house without your smartphone. But if you're not careful, it can harm your credit history and drag down your score.
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What Gardening Can Teach Us About Credit
A little hard work right now will pay off in the form of a beautiful flowerbed later. Your credit is no different.
Credit 101
Does Your Credit Need to Go on a Diet?
If your credit is heavy with debt, it can have a bad effect on your credit score.Here is a plan for your credit card repayment to trim down on debt.
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The 10 Plagues of Bad Credit
You may not realize the impact bad credit has on your life, but if you take a close look, you'll see that it costs you money, time, even relationships.
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The Leprechaun-Free Way to Get a Pot of Gold
On St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate the luck of the Irish. But it takes more than luck to break free from the money struggles that result from poor credit.
Personal Finance
Beware the Ides of March: Don't Lend to Friends
When you lend money to a friend, the friendship is being placed at risk. Here's how to navigate this complicated situation.
