Power in Renting: Build Credit by Reporting your Rent
For potential homeowners, your rent is the most similar (and likely the largest) monthly obligation. So here’s a question: Shouldn’t you get credit – pun fully intended – for making those on-time payments? Even if you’re not actively house hunting, your credit score plays a huge role in your financial life. A strong score can…
Read MoreSay this, save money: negotiating rent with confidence
With prices climbing across the board – from groceries to gas to car payments – rent increases can feel like the final straw. Here’s the good news: if you’re a responsible tenant with a solid rental history, you may have more negotiating power than you think. Let’s walk through how to ask for a rent…
Read MoreThe 5 Best (and Worst) Times to Use a Credit Card
Credit cards can feel overwhelming or risky. When we put more on the cards than we can pay off, interest can add up quickly. But sometimes credit cards can be a wise choice. This guide helps you recognize when a credit card can help you, and when it might hurt. The 5 Best Times to…
Read MoreAI for Meal Planning: How Smart Tools Can Cut Your Grocery Bill
Grocery bills have gone up, even for basics like eggs and milk. It’s not just you — food inflation is impacting families across the country. Gratefully, there are a few tools that can help you make the most of your grocery dollars. AI is a free, low-effort tool that can help with meal planning and…
Read MoreDebt and Taxes: What You Need to Know
Who doesn’t love getting a tax refund? It can be a rare chance to have one lump sum of funds to meet a goal – whether that’s bolstering savings, paying off a credit card, or taking a dream vacation. But before you decide how to use it, it’s important to understand how debt and taxes…
Read MoreTaking Stock: Credit Cleanup
What’s your financial goal for the new year? Perhaps it’s saving for a big purchase, finding more affordable insurance, or planning to buy or rent a new home. Did you know your credit score impacts all of those costs? It literally pays to learn how to build your credit and avoid common myths, particularly if…
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