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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 -
7 simple ways to build good money habits
Maintaining good money habits can be the difference between achieving your financial goals and falling short.
4 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
Can anyone check my credit without permission?
The FCRA outlines who can check your credit report and why.
6 min read Apr 09, 2024 -
How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN
Credit bureaus no longer require PINs to unfreeze credit reports.
4 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Is Kikoff a good way to build credit?
Where does Kikoff fit in the crowded landscape of credit building and rebuilding tools?
5 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Is credit card interest tax-deductible?
Interest paid on outstanding student loan debt, mortgage and home equity loan debt, business expenses, and interest on money borrowed to purchase investment property qualifies for a deduction.
3 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
How to help your kids build credit
Parents have many options, from debit cards and prepaid cards to secured credit cards and making their child an authorized user. Which is best?
11 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Is a perfect credit score worth it?
Luckily, you don’t have to have a perfect credit score to reap the benefits of near-perfect credit.
5 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
How does a tax lien affect your credit score?
Tax liens no longer appear on credit reports and should have no bearing on your credit score.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024 -
Can you check your spouse’s credit report?
It’s illegal to pull your partner’s credit, but couples should share reports. Here’s why.
3 min read Apr 01, 2024