Credit Education

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Tips for Better Managing Credit in Retirement

To better manage your finances during retirement, it's important to closely monitor your credit score. Maintaining a good credit score is just as important now as it was while you were working. Whether you want to be prepared for emergency expenses

Finance Tips for Newlyweds

There are many exciting changes that come with marriage. Some may be more stressful than others, such as the way you and your spouse choose to manage your finances. To handle your money like an expert, it's important to take the right steps, like

Do You Want to Ditch Debt? Start With Discipline

When you're up to your ears in debt, you're not just living with a massive financial strain, but you could also be jeopardizing your health when you consider the stress levels involved. If you want to ditch your debt and live a healthier, stress-free

Tips to Help You Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

From the rising cost of living to unexpected emergency expenses, the stress of living paycheck to paycheck is all too real for millions of Americans. One wrong move and you could empty your bank account well before your next payday. This guide will

An Introduction Into Student Credit Cards

A student credit card is the first step into the world of personal finance. If you are a freshman in college, you probably have many questions on how to apply for a credit card and whether it is the right decision. Well, you have come to the right

5 Warning Signs That You Are Headed for Financial Disaster

Financial disasters don't typically happen all at once — they build over time. First, you may find yourself running short more than usual and purchasing more than you can afford with your credit cards. Then, this behavior may lead to larger financial

Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Credit Score

Managing your credit can be a daunting task. With multiple agencies that report credit status and a complex scoring system, it’s no wonder many consumers are often left confused and frustrated when trying to learn more about their credit scores.

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3 Common Mistakes Found on Credit Reports

According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, about one in every five Americans has some kind of error or mistake on their credit report. Allowing serious mistakes to hang around on your credit report can damage your score and even force you

How College Students Can Build Good Credit

Back-to-school season is here, which means many students are off to college! Whether they are getting their first taste of the “real world,” or getting ready to take their next big step in life, it’s important for college students to be able to build

How to Rebuild Financial Stability After the Coronavirus

The coronavirus isn’t over yet, and it may not be for a while, but businesses and families in Philadelphia and across the nation are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Non-essential businesses are reopening their doors, most people