Green Dot primor® Visa® Classic Secured Credit Card Review
What’s the upside of a low credit score? Begin able to use a secured credit card, like the primor credit card, as a tool to build your credit.
Q&A with Preston D. Cherry: Using small-win financial goals to achieve big outcomes
Achieving long-term financial goals can sometimes seem like a pipe dream. Fortunately, according to our guest, starting out with small-win financial goals can help you achieve big outcomes. Here's how.
How to get a credit card with no credit history
We’ve all got to start somewhere. At one point in our lives, we had absolutely no credit history. The credit slate was clean. But if you have no credit, how can you get a credit card? It’s a great question, and one that has a few answers.
Q&A with Abed G. Rabbani: Setting realistic financial goals
We're not yet too far into 2018 to set resolutions. And one that's often overlooked is arguably one of the most important — setting realistic financial goals. We had the chance to sit down and chat about financial planning with Abed G. Rabbani, assistant professor at the University of Missouri.
Pros and Cons of Home Improvement Loans
Does it make sense to take out a personal loan for home improvements? The answer depends on several different factors. Here are some of the pros and cons of using a personal loan to fund renovations.
Coupling your credit: How to raise two credit scores
For couples, finances can sometimes cause significant tension and heartache. If you want to raise your and your spouse’s credit scores, focus on improving these four areas.
Engagement & Wedding Ring Financing: Compare Personal Loan Options
The average diamond engagement ring will set you back about $5,000. So, it’s smart to carefully consider how you’re going to pay for it before you pop the question. But is getting a personal loan for an engagement ring a good idea? Maybe.
Personal loan or balance transfer: Which is better for consolidating debt?
Debt consolidation can be a great way to cut your interest expenses and reduce the number of bills you're paying. It can also help you create a roadmap to get out of debt. But is a personal loan or balance transfer credit card better for consolidating debt? Here are the pros and cons of each.
What if you can’t make your personal loan payments?
Many people turn to personal loans when they need a fresh injection of cash. But it is easy to fall behind on personal loan payments. And if that happens, you might end up in a tough spot. Here's how to get out.
Infographic: How to raise your credit score fast
Trying to raise your credit score in a hurry is tricky. It can often take weeks or months for something to affect your credit score. Fortunately, there are some ways to bump up your score that could potentially get the job done faster.