by Kristin Austin | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, Credit Monitoring
Simply put, credit refers to the trust that allows one party to lend money or resources to another party with the agreement of repayment at a later date. Lenders, property owners and service providers grant you credit based on your reputation as a borrower. If you... 
by Kristin Austin | Jan 12, 2021 | Articles, Credit Monitoring
A budget is an essential tool that helps you keep track of your expenses, pay off debts and make sure you have money set aside for a rainy day. If you’re looking for ways to better manage your finances, you can try the simple 50/30/20 rule, which breaks down... 
by Kristin Austin | Dec 14, 2020 | Articles, Credit Monitoring
Times are hard right now. It probably comes as no surprise that many cash-strapped Americans are opting to charge their rent on a credit card. In fact, there’s been as much as a 70% percent increase from last year in people paying rent on a credit card. However,... 
by Kristin Austin | Nov 23, 2020 | Articles, Credit Monitoring
Shopping deals are popping up early this year, with many retailers offering deals well ahead of the traditional Friday after Thanksgiving. But shopping this year may look a little different since the COVID-19 pandemic has altered consumers’ shopping and spending... 
by Kristin Austin | Oct 21, 2020 | Articles
If you are among the millions of Americans currently unemployed, you’re probably juggling a lot already. But now is not the time to drop the ball on your credit score. That mistake can cost you a lot in the long run. The latest official unemployment rate from the...
