Since 2010, financial institutions are required to get your permission for overdraft protection, a service that you would opt in to receive. If you’ve opted in, you will be charged…
Posts Categorized: Credit and Debt
A high credit score will make it easier to qualify for mortgages and car loans, start a business, and, in some cases, secure a job. More importantly, a good credit…
Debt settlement is often portrayed by settlement companies as a magic bullet for anyone drowning in debt. But the truth is, debt settlement is only an ideal debt solution if…
Raising your credit score can make a big difference when it comes to getting a loan, and how much that loan will cost you. If you are getting ready to…
Did you know that making debt payments on time plays a significant role in your credit score? Missing a payment can bring your score down several points, and the longer…
It’s no secret: whether you’re an incoming college student or their lucky parents, tuition payment strategies are an important topic before school starts. Student loans are becoming one of the…
Back to school time can be financially challenging, whether the students in your life go to elementary school, college, or somewhere in between. It’s critical to budget carefully to get…
For many people, heading off to college is the perfect time to learn financial basics. Because you can experience the real world while parents oversee from afar, it’s a safe…
For anyone focusing on all the fun of the big day, it’s also important to talk about the more serious conversations that come with wedding planning. It is vital to…
There are many situations that may make it hard to pay off your credit card bills or loans, including illness, job loss, or simply missing a few too many credit…
Earning a college degree paves the way for a successful career and life. While earning a degree can provide new opportunities, recent studies have shown that postsecondary education is a…
We are here to help keep your credit and private information safe. With the most recent Capital One Data Breach, where more than 100 million Capital One credit card applications…