This post is from our regular contributor, Angelique. With the cost of living on the rise, purchasing a house of your own can seem like a daunting goal to reach. Juggling the different responsibilities that arise in adulthood can create financial stress and for many, the casualty of such problems can result in a less… Read more
Credit
I Raised My Credit Score By 150 Points, Here’s How
Photo By: Cafe Credit via Flickr under the Creative Commons License While your credit score isn’t the most important aspect of your financial profile, it should not be ignored. As a teenager, I never really understood the concept of credit and how to build up my score properly. Before I even turned 18, I unknowingly… Read more
6 Healthy Habits That Lead To a Better Credit Score
Each day millions of transactions take place with the help of credit sources. From bank loans to credit cards, we live in a time that provides instant purchase gratification opportunities with borrowed money. While having the use of credit is handy for many purchases and even in a pinch, it is extremely important to manage… Read more
How To Make a Credit Card Dispute
This post is by our regular contributor, Angelique. When it comes to payment options, none is more popular in today’s society than the use of credit cards. Whether it is in person with a quick tap of a card or online with an even quicker tap of a button, credit cards make it easier than… Read more
How to Repair Your Credit to Buy a House
This post is sponsored by Lexington Law Firm. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Are you considering applying for a mortgage soon or within the next year? Having just bought a house, I know the process can be tedious and it’s best to start planning in advance if you can’t. One of the biggest… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Breaking Up With Credit Card Debt
If you’ve been in credit card debt before, you’ll definitely relate to this story and if you currently have credit card debt, you’ll find it inspiring. This week my interview is with LaTisha Styles who paid off $22,000 of credit card debt in 3 years. She overcame low wages early in her career along with… Read more