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... 
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 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... 
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 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... 
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,...
