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What should I know about credit reports?
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What should I know about credit reports?

  • Posted on December 10, 2020February 9, 2024
  • by BrightDime

If you haven’t checked your credit report recently, you don’t want to end the year before seeing it. By proactively checking not only your score, but your whole credit report,…

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Should I do a credit card balance transfer?
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Should I do a credit card balance transfer?

  • Posted on November 25, 2020July 26, 2022
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Transferring the balance on your credit card to a new card with a lower (maybe even 0%) interest rate can be a big help when paying off debt if used…

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Should I use a home equity loan?
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Should I use a home equity loan?

  • Posted on August 10, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you own your home and have been making your regular mortgage payments, you may have some equity. Equity is the value of what you own in your home: the…

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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?
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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?

  • Posted on August 6, 2020November 25, 2024
  • by BrightDime

Do you use a credit card for emergencies? You are not alone, as many of us were taught to keep a credit card, “just in case.” More than 189 million…

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How can I improve my credit score?
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How can I improve my credit score?

  • Posted on July 29, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you want to buy a home, a car, or  rent an apartment your credit score can mean the difference between a “yes” and a “no”. And if you do…

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Should I pay off my student loans or credit cards first?
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Should I pay off my student loans or credit cards first?

  • Posted on July 23, 2020April 26, 2023
  • by BrightDime

If you’re working to pay off multiple debts, you’re not alone. Everyone’s situation is a little different: interest rates, outstanding balances, and just different attitudes about debt. Some people find…

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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?
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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?

  • Posted on July 17, 2020July 26, 2022
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“My coworker just bought a new car.” “My neighbor just added a new deck to their house.”“My friends eat out every day and all weekend.” Do any of these sound…

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Compound Interest, the 8th Wonder of the World

  • Posted on June 19, 2020March 31, 2023
  • by BrightDime

You’ve heard of the 7 wonders of the world; places like the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, and the Great Wall of China. But do you know what the 8th…

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Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk

  • Posted on February 18, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t cry over spilled milk” and are wondering what it has to do with financial wellness. Let us explain. Spilled milk means things that have…

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Does Carrying a Balance on a Credit Card Help My Credit Score?
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Does Carrying a Balance on a Credit Card Help My Credit Score?

  • Posted on November 1, 2019November 10, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Credit scores, for better or worse, are an important measure of your overall financial health for most people. But since the exact formulas that calculate the scores are a secret…

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