Credit Cards

There are many ways to check your credit scores and get access to your credit reports for free. These can be important when you’re trying to... Read more

Originally published Oct. 16, 2017 We know that falling behind on student loan payments can wreck a credit score. But my circumstances prompted... Read more

A debit card doesn’t help you build credit, so students shouldn’t solely rely on one even if it feels like the safe choice. Your method of... Read more

When you’re paying off student loans, keeping up with interest can be the hardest part. Fortunately, you may be able to cut out interest completely... Read more

Refinancing student loans can be a great way to lower your interest rate and monthly payments. While there are several refinance student loan... Read more

If you’re one of the almost 45 million Americans suffering under the burden of student loan debt, then you might be afraid to dip your toes into... Read more

If you’ve received a call from someone promising credit repair or debt consolidation that seems too good to be true, it might be a credit scam.... Read more

When it comes to consumer debt, it’s not uncommon to feel fixated on making it go away fast. High interest rates can make it feel like your minimum... Read more

Earning credit card rewards can lead to flights, hotel stays and more. But did you know that credit card rewards can help you pay back your student... Read more

As a student loan borrower, you’ve probably felt the pinch of those monthly payments and wondered if there’s a better way to deal with your... Read more

A few years ago, I went through a phase when I was on the phone with the bank every couple of months to report credit card fraud. Sometimes the bank... Read more

Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t need to buy a car, a house, or anything expensive right now, so why bother getting a credit card?” Or maybe... Read more