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Friday Finance Findings for May 28th

Friday Finance Findings for May 28th

Hopefully most of you will be able to take advantage of the long weekend coming up. I know in many parts of the country the weather has already turned to summer so it could make for a good weekend to get outside. I’ll be doing my best to take advantage of the weekend myself, but [...]

Secured Credit Cards: A Good Alternative in Times of Tight Lending

Secured Credit Cards: A Good Alternative in Times of Tight Lending

In this day and age, access to a credit card is virtually a necessity. It’s very impractical to carry bundles of cash and paying for things is so much more convenient with plastic. But using your debit card also carries a little added risk. Lately, the credit industry has been stifled and getting a credit [...]

Credit Score and Credit History Basics

Credit Score and Credit History Basics

When it comes to staying on top of your finances there are few things that can have such a lasting impact as your credit history. Many people have heard the terms “credit report” and “credit score” before, but not everyone knows exactly what each means, and few are privy to the important details that make [...]

Poll: Where Do You Turn for Financial Advice

Poll: Where Do You Turn for Financial Advice

Where do you turn for financial advice? These days you have a lot of options. The traditional media feeds us money advice 24/7, there are hundreds of personal finance blogs such as this one offering tips and commentary, you still have friends and family to turn to, or maybe you don’t want to be bothered [...]