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6 Financially Smart Ways to Use Your Stimulus Payments

6 Financially Smart Ways to Use Your Stimulus Payments

by Brian Action | Jan 21, 2021 | Articles, Credit Monitoring

Americans are getting another round of stimulus checks for up to $600 per person, depending on income, with another $1,400 per person payments expected soon. While these checks are coming at a time of intense need for many, you may be wondering how you can get the...
3 Credit Resolutions to Make This Year

3 Credit Resolutions to Make This Year

by Brian Action | Jan 13, 2021 | Articles, Credit Monitoring, Identity Theft

Last year was financially difficult for millions of Americans. Between pandemic shutdowns and the resulting economic fallout, many people lost their sense of financial security. And if you were unable to pay your bills on time or effectively manage your debt, your...
How Many Credit Cards Do You Need for a Strong Credit Score?

How Many Credit Cards Do You Need for a Strong Credit Score?

by Brian Action | Jan 4, 2021 | Articles, Credit Monitoring

To use a credit card for establishing credit, you need to have at least one open card that can be reported to the credit bureaus. But beyond that, there’s no definitive number of cards you need to have in your wallet for good credit. While your credit cards directly...
How Errors on Your Medical Bill Can Affect Your Credit

How Errors on Your Medical Bill Can Affect Your Credit

by Brian Action | Nov 30, 2020 | Articles, Credit Monitoring

Medical bills are not foolproof documents and up to 80% of them may contain errors. Mistakes on your medical bill can artificially inflate the amount you owe or reduce the amount of coverage your insurance provides. If you’ve received a medical bill you can’t pay, it...
How to Keep Holiday Shopping from Negatively Impacting Your Credit Score

How to Keep Holiday Shopping from Negatively Impacting Your Credit Score

by Brian Action | Nov 16, 2020 | Articles, Credit Monitoring

Holiday shopping may look different this year, with online shopping projected to grow as more shoppers stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re planning to shop for the holidays in person, online or a mix of both, you’re probably gearing up to do a...
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