Image Credit: Flickr With over $747 billion of credit card debt across the United States, most Americans know far too well how easy it is to fall into a trap of not being able to pay off their credit cards. Because credit cards give the feeling of “free money,” people tend to spend money they… Read more
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How to Check Your Credit Online For Free (+ A Free Checklist)
Have you checked on your credit lately? It’s important to know where your score stands and monitor your report regularly. This can help you be more prepared if you ever need to use credit and avoid any unfortunate situations like becoming a victim of identity theft. When I first started checking and monitoring my credit,… Read more
8 Financial Moves to Make in Your 20s
Your 20s will be some of the best years of your life. You’ll meet lifelong friends, experience new things and places, and learn more about yourself in general. Being in your 20s is also the best time to focus on establishing a strong foundation with your finances. It’s a great time to make financial mistakes,… Read more
Credit Cards Are Not Evil: Don’t Make These Common Credit Card Mistakes
When most people hear the words ‘credit card’ they cringe. Either they owe their credit card company a balance or they just finished digging themselves out of credit card debt. Even if they have never used a credit card before, people may still cringe after hearing all the horror stories about their friends sinking into… Read more