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How to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Better Credit
Finance

How to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Better Credit

You can use your tax refund to improve your credit by paying down high credit card balances and catching up on past-due accounts.
moriah-beaver
February 27, 2026
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What is Debt Consolidation?
Finance
What is Debt Consolidation?

October 08, 2025
Rainy day funds: how to prepare for unexpected expenses
Finance
Rainy day funds: how to prepare for unexpected expenses

August 01, 2025
How to Make Passive Income & Why You Should
Finance
How to Make Passive Income & Why You Should

June 30, 2025

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Debt collection laws: Know your rights
Finance
Debt collection laws: Know your rights

Dealing with debt collectors can be stressful and confusing. Understand debt collection laws and your rights to help you better manage outstanding debt.

Candace Begody

April 06, 2023
30 credit score statistics to know in 2023
Finance
30 credit score statistics to know in 2023

Credit scores among Americans continue to rise. We’ve compiled a list of key credit score statistics to know for 2023.

Nature Lewis

March 01, 2023
What is overdraft protection and is it worth it?
Finance
What is overdraft protection and is it worth it?

Overdraft protection is a service banks provide for a fee that allows you to withdraw money or make transactions when you don’t have funds available.

Sarah Raja

February 22, 2023
How to prepare for a recession
Finance
How to prepare for a recession

Recessions can spell disaster for your finances. Here are some tips on how to prepare for a recession and ensure your finances are protected.

Paola Bergauer

September 28, 2022
How to get out of credit card debt in 3 steps
Finance
How to get out of credit card debt in 3 steps

Credit card debt can be overwhelming. Here are three steps to get started tackling it.

Anna Grozdanov

December 14, 2021
Bankruptcy means test: who qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Finance
Bankruptcy means test: who qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

What are the qualifications for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Vince R. Mayr

December 14, 2021
Rent-to-own homes: how does it work?
Finance
Rent-to-own homes: how does it work?

Are you wondering how rent-to-own works and if it’s something you should consider? Keep reading for a complete overview of this option.

Lexington Law

August 23, 2021
Financial help for veterans
Finance
Financial help for veterans

Transitioning back into civilian life after a period of time in military service can be difficult, especially with pressing needs like employment, housing and healthcare.

Miriam Allred

July 06, 2021
A parent’s guide to raising financially successful children
Finance
A parent’s guide to raising financially successful children

Breaking the generational impacts of bad credit and poor money habits can help your child develop into a financially successful adult. Read our guide to learn more.

Kenton Arbon

June 02, 2021
Do debt consolidation loans hurt your credit?
Finance
Do debt consolidation loans hurt your credit?

If you’re considering debt consolidation, you may be wondering if it will hurt your credit. Read on for everything you need to know.

Sarah Raja

May 07, 2021