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Men and Credit versus Women and Credit: Who Manages Their Credit Better
Did you know that the price for “stuff” – like clothing, hair products, and dry cleaning – is more for women than men? When looking to buy or lease a car, did you know that men usually get a better deal than women? Did you know that men tend to…
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Faces of RentReporters: Michele
Michele Noel, Business Analyst Why Join RentReporters: After my divorce, my credit score went down to the low 600s, and because of my low score, life became difficult. I was denied loans and credit cards. My car insurance rates doubled, and I had a difficult time getting approved to rent…
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Credit Score - 6 mins read
Holiday Hangover: Credit Card Rates Are About to Rise
The holidays often prompt consumers to rack up charges on their credit cards, leading to a January debt hangover. While that can be troublesome enough, carrying that debt is about to grow costlier. The Federal Reserve’s December decision to boost interest rates by one-quarter of a percentage point will translate…
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Credit Score - 3 mins read
Credit Invisible or Credit Unscorable – Which Are You?
Did you graduate from school and are you on your own for the first time? Are you in the military and did you just return from overseas deployment? Are you a recent immigrant to the United States? Did you and your spouse get divorced? If so, then like millions of…
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Credit Education - 1 min read
12 Days of Credit Tips for the Holiday Season
Getting into the spirit of the holiday season doesn’t mean you need to go into debt and ruin your credit. This holiday season, be jolly and celebrate with family and friends, while also being mindful of what you can do to protect your credit with our 12 days of credit…
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Credit Education - 1 min read
Holiday Credit Tip 12: Create New Traditions and Memories
For many, a big part of the holiday tradition is exchanging gifts. But, buying that perfect gift for everyone on your list can be expensive. This year, why not reduce the financial stress that comes with holiday spending, and instead, create new traditions and memories? A few family activities you…
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Credit Education - 1 min read
Holiday Credit Tip 11: Know the Best Time to Buy
Want to save money on holiday spending? Then plan ahead and know the best time to buy. With these few simple steps, you can save big money and have a debt-free holiday! Think ahead and buy your holiday décor and wrapping paper end of December and early January Look for…
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Credit Education - 1 min read
Holiday Credit Tip 10: Look Online for Family and Friends Deals
With so many festivities to attend and gifts to purchase, why not save money by using coupons for local events and restaurants? If you look online, you’ll find some great deals and save money. A couple of online coupon sites to check out: Groupon: Groupon provides deal-of-the-day recommendations for local…
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Credit Education - 2 mins read
Holiday Credit Tip 8: Don’t Open New Store Accounts
You’re holiday shopping at a big-box retailer. When it’s time to pay for your purchases, the sales person informs you of a great deal you can get if you open a store credit card, like 0% interest financing, competitive rewards rates, and a discount on your first purchase. Sounds tempting…
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Holiday Credit Tip 9: Plan and Spread Out Your Purchases
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa…for many, the end of the year means spending a lot of money to celebrate the holiday season. For this and future holidays, start planning ahead to relieve the financial stress. One of the easiest ways to get started is to spread out your holiday purchases. Instead of…