by Brian Acton | Aug 23, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
The simple act of creating a budget won’t affect your credit score one way or the other. But budgeting can help prepare you to live within your means, pay your bills on time and effectively manage your debts. These benefits can have a direct positive impact on your... 
by Brian Acton | Aug 19, 2022 | Credit 101, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
With record high inflation and rising interest rates, fears of a recession continue to plague the U.S. economy. Recessions cause economic distress for businesses and consumers alike, but they can also threaten your credit scores. You don’t have to wait for an official... 
by Nicole Bitting | Jul 21, 2022 | Credit 101, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
A Social Security number (SSN) is a term used for a nine-digit number assigned by the U.S government to its legal residents. Your SSN is mainly used to monitor employment and earning rates for Social Security benefits. However, both citizens and non-citizens also use... 
by Nicole Bitting | Jul 13, 2022 | Credit 101, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
You might be surprised to see multiple names listed when you get your credit report. You probably don’t need to worry. In fact, there are often multiple names listed on a credit report. So why is this the case? There are several reasons why someone might have multiple... 
by Nicole Bitting | Jul 5, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles
When it comes to your credit scores, it’s essential to pay attention to what can impact them. Depending on your credit, you can get better rates on loans, mortgages and credit cards. But does applying for a debit card negatively impact your credit? Here’s everything... 
by Brian Acton | Jun 28, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Remote work isn’t a brand-new concept, but it became commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many employers have continued to embrace it, allowing their employees to work remotely full-time or part-time, even as COVID restrictions have become relaxed....
