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Get Smart about Credit Cards
The start of the new year is a great time to get smart about credit cards and start off on the right foot. If keeping up with credit card balances has become a challenge, it’s smart to assess your overall financial picture and your spending habits. Remember: taking on credit card debt is borrowing money you haven’t earned yet. It is smart to keep the focus on [...]
Credit Score Myths
Credit Score Myths (And What Actually Matters) Credit advice is everywhere—and a lot of it is oversimplified. That’s why credit myths stick around. They sound reasonable, they spread fast, and they can lead people to make decisions that don’t actually help. Let’s clear up a few common credit score myths and focus on the habits that matter most. Myth: Checking your own credit score hurts it [...]
Fake Check Scams
Fake Check Scams Explained (And What to Do) Fake check scams are frustrating because they can look legitimate at first. Someone sends you a check, you deposit it, and your account may show the funds as available. Then, days later, the check is returned—and the money you sent back to the scammer is gone. This scam shows up in a lot of different “stories,” but the core [...]








