What you should do if you get a collection account on your credit.
Here’s the first thing you should know about debt collection: The people calling you are not the people you borrowed from. In actuality you are
July 27, 2016
Tag: personal finance
Here are 4 steps to take immediately if you have been a victim of identity theft
In 2015 alone, over 13 million Americans were victim of identity fraud, resulting in damages of more than $15 billion. While identity theft takes many forms,
June 22, 2016
If I pay off debts will I see an immediate increase in my credit score?
Paying down your debt certainly feels good and can reduce your monthly financial obligations. Apart from paying your bills on time (35% of credit score),
May 25, 2016
Should You Co-Sign a Loan?
Thinking about co-signing your son or daughters student loan? Have a family member in need of money and they want you to be a co-signer?
April 27, 2016
What you should know about a credit freeze.
What you should know about a credit freeze. Freezing your credit report can at times be a very necessary tool. It prevents credit thieves
March 30, 2016
The Trap of Minimum Payments
How you use your credit card can have a big effect on your credit score, but how you pay them could too. Our friend Charline Sistrunk, host of Lunch with the Finance Bunch is
November 12, 2015
How a business credit card could impact your personal credit score
If used the right way, a business credit card can help improve both your business and your personal financial health – which ultimately can lead
September 25, 2015
How a Tax lien affects your credit
We all know that when you fail to pay your credit card bills or loans on time, your credit rating can suffer as a result.
July 23, 2015
Am I Liable for My Spouse’s Debt?
It’s no doubt that each partner comes into a marriage with some debt, i.e. student loads, credit card or a mortgage from a home he
June 23, 2015
What You Should Know About Paying Off Old Debt
I’m always telling clients that even if they’ve made a total mess of their finances, with the right strategy in place and time passed- those
May 28, 2015
