Pay for a Delete: Good Idea?

Updated Mar 08, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
Pay for a Delete: Good Idea?

What in life is really essential to our survival? It’s a pretty short list, headlined by food, shelter and clothing, but many people nowadays would also include a mobile phone among their list of...

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Clear Language Establishes Trust, Minimizes Anxiety

Updated Mar 07, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
Clear Language Establishes Trust, Minimizes Anxiety

How financial concepts are presented can have a big impact on how people feel about their bank statement. In August, Credit Karma worked with Qualtrics to survey over 1,000 people about their reactions to...

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Did the CARD Act Really Protect College Student Credit Scores?

Updated Mar 06, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
Did the CARD Act Really Protect College Student Credit Scores?

Before the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure or CARD Act went into effect in 2009, it was a much more common sight to see credit card companies setting up kiosks welcoming students to...

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What is a Good Credit Score?

Updated Mar 05, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
What is a Good Credit Score?

A good credit score is what each of us aspires to. After all, a credit score is one of the important determining factors when it comes to borrowing money – and getting a low...

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The Best Ways to Loan Money to Friends and Family

Updated Mar 04, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
The Best Ways to Loan Money to Friends and Family

Most of us are fairly generous people, and we want to help a family member or friend when we can. But the fact is, a person who can’t get a personal loan from a traditional source...

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The Real Reasons Retailers Push Branded Credit Cards

Updated Mar 03, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
The Real Reasons Retailers Push Branded Credit Cards

When shoppers hit the counter of their favorite retailer this holiday season, they may be asked to sign up for the store’s branded credit card in exchange for a discount on their purchase. The...

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So, You’re Getting Married! Will You Need a Wedding Loan?

Updated Mar 02, 2018
By Minh Tong
So, You’re Getting Married! Will You Need a Wedding Loan?

Congratulations, you’re engaged! Of course, unless you’re planning to elope, you’re going to need a lot more than luck to get through your wedding day. How you decide to pay for your wedding will...

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What You Need to Know About Bounced Checks

Updated Mar 01, 2018
By Minh Tong
What You Need to Know About Bounced Checks

Bounced checks occur when the promise to pay that you’ve signed can’t be processed because you don’t have enough funds in your checking account. They’re also referred to as rubber or non-sufficient funds (NSF)...

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Life After Loan Denial

Updated Feb 28, 2018
By Aaron Sarentino
Life After Loan Denial

What in life is really essential to our survival? It’s a pretty short list, headlined by food, shelter and clothing, but many people nowadays would also include a mobile phone among their list of...

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