Tag Archives: Credit & Debt

Credit Scores Are on the Rise, But Having One Isn’t Key to Financial Bliss

By Michelle Bryan | October 12, 2017 - 12:00 pm |October 12, 2017 Uncategorized

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You can still be in massive credit card debt. Continue reading →

Are You Living in Credit Hell?

By Brandon Ballenger | October 9, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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This spooky map looks at how long it takes to pay off the typical credit card debt in every state. Continue reading →

Surprising No One, Debt Is the Biggest Financial Stressor in the Country

By Dori Zinn | October 6, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 6, 2017 Uncategorized

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Almost one-quarter of Americans say debt is their top financial stressor. But it’s more than half of all the states in the union. How can they get out of it? Continue reading →

The Older You Are, the Happier Your Credit Card Makes You

By Dori Zinn | October 4, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 4, 2017 Uncategorized

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Customer satisfaction for credit cards is increasing, but when broken down by age, Americans younger than 40 aren’t as happy as their older peers. Continue reading →

How Far Should You Go (Revealing Debt) On Your First Date?

By Michelle Bryan | September 28, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 28, 2017 Uncategorized

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It could be vital to compatibility, but best not reveal too much too soon Continue reading →

Won’t You Be My (Rich) Neighbor?

By Dori Zinn | September 25, 2017 - 7:00 pm |September 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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Million-dollar neighborhoods are on the rise all over the country, with some metro areas seeing huge spikes while others are experiencing major drops. Continue reading →

Are Millennials Opening Too Many Credit Cards?

By Ryan Lynch | September 25, 2017 - 3:00 pm |September 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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The generation is looking for cards that offer more rewards Continue reading →

Why 3 Obscure Polls Are Good News About America’s Debt

By Howard Dvorkin | September 25, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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No one is talking about them, but they should. So I will. Continue reading →

Will The Equifax Breach Be the Beginning Of Something Wonderful?

By Howard Dvorkin | September 18, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 18, 2017 Uncategorized

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American businesses and citizens haven’t taken identity theft seriously. They might from now on. Continue reading →

Improve Your Credit Score by Taking Notes from Hispanics

By Dori Zinn | September 15, 2017 - 7:00 pm |September 15, 2017 Uncategorized

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Nearly 9 in 10 Hispanics have checked their scores because they’re actively looking to buy a home or get a loan. More Hispanics are checking up on their credit than Americans overall. Continue reading →