Your credit score and you
Your credit score represents your financial reputation. Here’s how it impacts you.
8 min read
May 02, 2024
Marlese Lessing
Former Writer, Small Business Loans
EXPERTISE
- Small business loans
- Personal finance
- Budgeting
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Connecticut
Marlese Lessing is a former writer for Bankrate. She wrote content on a variety of topics, including technology, networking and security. She brought a love of business finance and storytelling to her content creation expertise, alongside a background in B2B writing.
Marlese also enjoys hiking, playing Dungeons and Dragons, writing creative fiction and needlework.
Marlese earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science and journalism from the University of Connecticut.
Marlese's latest articles
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The lifetime journey of your credit score
A credit score evolves over your lifetime. Here’s how to build it in the long run.
11 min read May 02, 2024 -
Breaking the generational cycle of debt
Generational debt can impact your financial future. Here’s how to break the cycle.
7 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
Breaking the social stigma around debt
The social stigma around debt can impact your finances for the worse. Here’s how.
7 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
She was a retired teacher with $43,000 of debt. Here’s how National Debt Relief helped her
Learn how National Debt Relief helped this speech pathologist in her time of need.
6 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
Paying off debt in tough financial times
Don’t let a recession or financial setback derail your debt repayment plan.
6 min read Mar 11, 2024 -
Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about spending when you’re in debt
Here’s how to manage your mental well-being and your commitment to debt repayment.
7 min read Dec 21, 2023 -
How to stick to your debt repayment plan
Staying with a repayment plan can help you pay off debt faster. Here’s how.
5 min read Dec 15, 2023