By Andrew from LendEDU – a consumer education website and financial product marketplace. Andrew has learned quite a bit about personal finance while writing and working for a consumer-oriented small business over the past several years. U.S. consumer debt is at an all-time high, with the average American holding 3.7 cards, according to a recent […]
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Be Smart to Get the Most Out of Your Credit Cards
Credit cards can be a great financial tool, or a fast path to financial destruction. Credit cards make it easy to buy almost anything, but always at a much higher cost over the long term. They’re also a fantastic tool to improve your credit history as long as any carried balances stay low and ideally […]
Ways You Can Help Your Children Build Their Credit
No age is too early to start building credit. If your child is nearing the end of college, there is no better time than the present. Without a solid credit history, even a good job and significant down payment may not be enough for your child to obtain a loan. There are many great ways […]
How Your Credit Card Can Work For You
Many people struggle to manage their credit card balances while keeping their credit score in good standing. If you apply some of the very simple tips and tricks outlined below for managing balances and monitoring your credit score, you will find that they can be an extremely useful. Instead of slaving away in service of […]