You may know that lenders often “pull your credit” when considering you as an applicant. But did you know that there are two types of credit inquiries — a soft credit inquiry and a hard credit inquiry? …
Are you afraid of falling behind on a credit card payment? If so, you’re not alone. …
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For millions of renters in the U.S., homeownership is financially out of reach. One of the main reasons: Their credit scores are far too low. …
Many U.S. renters have poor credit scores, making it tough to buyRead More »
The holiday gift-giving season isn’t the only time you should worry about credit card spending. …
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Studies have long supported that students who advance further in high school math have higher wages and are more likely to be unemployed. …
The case for teaching personal finance to high school studentsRead More »
After finishing your income tax return and then after getting over the shock of how much you owe the federal government, your next thought could be: How am I going to pay my taxes? …
Credit card pre-approval letters can certainly fill up your mailbox — and your recycling bin. But what if you’re interested in applying for one of these card offers? …
Q&A with Grinstein-Weiss and Despard: Credit card pre-approval letters and credit scoreRead More »
It’s crucial to start thinking about how to help kids build credit early on in their lives. …
Q&A with Madhavi Venkatesan: How to help kids build creditRead More »
There’s a lot to keep you busy during college — exams, working to pay for school, parties. But without a doubt, it is one of the best times to start thinking about your credit. If you want a leg up on your finances later in life, start to build credit as a college student. …
If you’re shopping for a personal loan, you’ve likely been shuffling through lender-to-lender comparisons and trying to decipher financial jargon. We get it — it’s a daunting task. But with so many lenders in the market, it’s crucial to understand everything that’s involved in obtaining a loan. And understanding how personal loans and credit work together is one of those things. …
Q&A with Robert Hartwig: Navigating personal loans and creditRead More »
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