It has to do with how your FICO score is calculated. It also isn’t worth stressing over.
There is a lot of misinformation about credit scores, but when it’s coming from someone who should know better, I want to scream. During a… Continue reading
The fight over shutting down the CFPB consumer complaint database is over. It’s staying.
If we’re being honest, we’ll admit “degree inflation” is contributing to the student-loan crisis.
I’ve had a perfect 850 credit score for more than a year. How has my life changed? Not one little bit. I’ve been getting about… Continue reading
Start with your passion, but make sure it’s bankable.
I’m not impressed with the Apple Card cash-back reward. Here’s why.
What to do when a loan forgiveness program keeps you handcuffed to a job you hate.
No, splitting a check is not being cheap. And yes, it’s wrong to shame someone for leaving a tiny tip.
The millionaire next door could very well be a co-worker sitting in the next cubicle. The number of employees able to reach millionaire status in… Continue reading
Fear can be a powerful motivator to figureout what you don’t know.
Hey millennials: If you’re hosting a party, your guests don’t pay — even if you’re broke.
Were you blindsided by your taxes? The IRS has a new withholding tool that will help for next year.
The Equifax settlement has already spawned deceptive websites. Be careful, because the scammers are coming for you.
The Equifax hack: Here’s what’s been offered and what I think consumers should have received.
Let’s stop treating them like the ugly stepsisters of four-year universities.
I was in church recently taking notes on the sermon with my smartphone when the first alert popped up. The notification claimed I had just… Continue reading
