Building Credit With Secured Credit Cards: A Helpful Guide
I have some good news and bad news. Let’s start with the bad news: A Federal Reserve study found that thirty-one percent of applicants were denied credit in 2019. The culprit? Low credit scores. The good news? Fixing your credit is easy and some have even managed to raise their score by 277 points within […]
Should You Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off Your Credit Cards? Let’s Find Out
Living with credit card debt can be frustrating, especially if you’re like 34% of Americans who carry three or more cards. How much should I pay for each card? Can I afford to pay off my cards in time without racking up too much additional debt? Should I focus on paying the cards with the […]
Payroll Deduction Loans: A Helpful Guide
Payroll deduction loans can help you save money and avoid predatory lenders. According to a recent survey, less than four out of ten Americans can afford an unexpected $1,000 expense. The problem? The average unexpected expense was around $3,500, and around a third of Americans reported experiencing a financial emergency within the past year. A […]
Should You Take a Salary Advance?
Should you consider a salary advance? After the large spike (14%) in unemployment we saw in April, many Americans continue to stress about job security and income. In a survey conducted last October, 63% of Americans say they have been living paycheck to paycheck since the start of the pandemic, with millennials being hit the […]
How Automatic Bill Payments Can Boost Your Credit Score
Payment history is one of the most critical aspects of your credit score, and setting up automatic bill payments can help ensure you never miss a payment. But is it a good idea? There are benefits and downsides to using automatic payments to cover bills. What are Automatic Bill Payments and Autopay? An automatic […]
11 Benefits of Having a Good Credit Score
Credit scores play an important part in our financial futures. A great score could help you get flexible loan terms, better insurance, and mortgage rates that could save you thousands. Read on for a complete overview of all the benefits of having a great credit score. It’s Cheaper to Borrow Money When You Qualify for […]