How Do I Get a Credit Card?
It's the classic catch-22 for a student. You need to have credit to get credit. Learn how to get a credit card even if you have no credit history.
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Managing Credit
Managing credit is important, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here, we talk about managing credit and how to use credit responsibly.
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Should You Request a Credit Line Increase?
Credit isn't income or free money. It's debt, or, at the very least, potential debt. So, consumers should consider all of the outcomes of a credit line increase…
How Do You Build Good Credit?
Building good credit is the ticket to getting a lot of other good things. Learn how to build your credit to put you in a solid purchasing position.
How to Start Building Credit with a Credit Card
One of the best ways to build credit is to start building credit with a credit card. Get your secured credit card or student card to start building credit.
Are You Ready for Your First Credit Card?
Learn whether you're ready for your first credit card, how to choose a starter credit card, and the best ways to build your credit history.
Why It’s Important to Pay Your Monthly Bills on Time
Learn how to pay bills, why it's important to pay monthly bills on time, and ways to keep track of bills and payments.
What is the 50-30-20 rule?
The 50-30-20 budgeting rule states 50% of your take-home pay should go towards paying for "must-haves", 30% for “wants” and ‘20%” for building your…
Budgeting 101: Creating a Budget
Creating a budget with zero-based budgeting, the 50 30 20 rule and other techniques to budget and save money.
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Avoiding the Worst Case Scenario: How to Counter Criminal Identity Theft
Criminal identity theft is when someone commits a crime and pretends to be you. This can mean that you have to pay the consequences…
Protect Yourself Against Cybercriminals
Consider taking these steps to help protect your personal information from phishing scams by cybercriminals.