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5 Common College Credit Mistakes And How to Avoid Them
College teaches you a lot, how to cram at 2 a.m., how to survive on ramen, and how to make friends fast.But what doesn’t it teach you?👉 How to build
August 6, 2025
College teaches you a lot, how to cram at 2 a.m., how to survive on ramen, and how to make friends fast.But what doesn’t it teach you?👉 How to build
Streaming is so routine, you probably don’t think twice about those charges.But what if we told you those $10 auto-payments could be quietly wrecking (or helping) your credit score? 😳
Sharing rent. Splitting bills. Saving money. 🏡Moving in with roommates sounds like a smart financial move, but if you’re not careful, it could quietly wreck your credit. Here’s what most
Summer trips and back-to-school shopping are increasing prices everywhere!It’s tempting to swipe your cards and “deal with it later.” 🚨 But here’s the hard truth: Maxing out your credit cards
So, you’ve got an old credit card sitting in your wallet, or maybe in a drawer, collecting dust. You’re thinking, “Why not just close it? I don’t use it anyway.”
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, and Sezzle exploded in popularity over the last few years. And for good reason: who doesn’t want to split a
Credit scores aren’t what they used to be. In 2025, lenders are playing by new rules, and hitting that “good” range now takes more than just paying your bills on
Not all credit-building tools are created equal. If you’re aiming to repair or boost your credit in 2025, two of the buzziest options—Apple Card and Chime Credit Builder—offer very different
1. Target High-Interest Credit Card Debt: The Fastest Win Your highest-interest credit card is a financial emergency. It’s actively working against you every single day through compounding interest. Prioritizing this