Loans
Helping a family member or friend to secure a loan is a nice gesture. Co-signing a loan is very common, but not without its pitfalls. A poll by CreditCards.com found that 1 in 6 respondents had co-signed for someone else, whether to get a credit card or other type of loan. However, is it really […]
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Credit
If you already have some degree financial savvy — we’ll assume you do, since you’re here on our site — you probably check your credit score regularly. If you don’t, now is the time to start. You can check your credit score for free in places like Credit Karma or the three main reporting bureaus […]
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Credit
Credit is an important part of your finances. Having a strong credit history and a positive credit score will make your life much easier. It ensures that you can get affordable loans, whether it be a mortgage, a car loan, or something like a credit card or line of credit. Your credit history and score […]
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Credit
Credit limit increases are a double-edged sword. On one hand, accepting your credit limit increase can improve your credit score. On the other hand, having more credit can be risky. If you’re not careful, it can lead to greater amounts of debt. So what should you do if your credit card company offers you a […]
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