Credit Myths That Are Costing You Money
I’ve spent the last decade working in personal finance, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people …
Credit Cards & Scores
How Credit Utilization Affects Your Score
When I first started building my credit, I made a huge mistake that cost me hundreds of points on my …
How to Remove Negative Items from Your Credit Report
I’ll never forget the sinking feeling I had when I first pulled my credit report five years ago. There …
Prepaid vs. Secured Credit Cards create
When I first started my journey to rebuild my credit after college, I was completely confused about the difference between …
How Often Should You Check Your Credit Report?
I’ll never forget the day I discovered someone had opened three credit cards in my name. It was 2019, and …
What Is a Good Credit Score and How to Get There
I remember the first time I checked my credit score. My heart sank when I saw that three-digit number staring …
Top 5 Credit Cards with Cashback Rewards in 2025
I’ve been using cashback credit cards for over a decade, and let me tell you – the landscape has never …
Does Paying Off Debt Early Hurt Your Credit?
I remember the day I paid off my last credit card. After years of making minimum payments and watching interest …
7 Proven Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Fast
When I first checked my credit score three years ago, I nearly dropped my phone. The number staring back at …
Best Credit Cards for Beginners with No Credit History
I remember the frustration I felt when I first tried to apply for a credit card. Fresh out of college, …