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How to get an apartment with bad credit
Here’s what to do if your credit score is less than stellar.
8 min read Aug 05, 2022 -
Can you apply for a credit card while unemployed?
Use these tips to continue building credit responsibly, even during a period of unemployment.
3 min read Aug 05, 2022 -
Current Credit Card Interest Rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
1 min read Aug 03, 2022 -
How to upgrade credit cards with the same issuer
A credit card upgrade with the same issuer can help you score better rewards or a lower annual fee.
4 min read Aug 01, 2022 -
Financial etiquette for millennials and Gen Z
Your parents’ and grandparents’ financial etiquette are a thing of the past.
7 min read Aug 01, 2022 -
How does inflation impact your credit?
Inflation could have fallouts on your credit score.
4 min read Jul 28, 2022 -
What is a lein and how do you avoid one?
There are several types of liens. If one is hanging over you, don’t take it lightly.
4 min read Aug 08, 2017 -
3 types of debt you can consolidate
When used properly, debt consolidation can improve finances and credit.
5 min read Jul 27, 2022 -
What to know about cashing out a structured settlement
Want to get cash for money you’re owed? Liquidating a structured settlement is not fast.
4 min read Jul 21, 2022 -
Car title loans: What they are and how they work
These high-interest, fee-heavy loans could wind up costing you your car.
3 min read Jul 20, 2022