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credit utilization

  • Posted on October 30, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Credit utilization is a single measure that combines how much credit you have available (how much you’re allowed to borrow) and how much credit you’re using (how much you have…

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I Keep Overdrafting and Getting Hit with Late Fees. Where Do I Start?

  • Posted on September 20, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

“Timing is everything!” How many times have you heard that in your life? It applies to your finances also. It’s never fun to get a notice from your bank that…

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What You CAN Borrow Isn’t What You SHOULD Borrow

  • Posted on August 23, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

It can be hard to get a loan. Whether it’s a mortgage, a student loan, an auto loan, or even a credit card, getting a loan can be difficult. And…

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Webinar: Debt – The Struggle is Real

  • Posted on August 1, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Debt. It’s easy to build and hard to get rid of. We break down the different types, which details matter, and how to make a plan to pay off your…

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  • Glossary

revolving credit

  • Posted on July 3, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Revolving credit (or a revolving line of credit) is a type of loan that gives you continuous access to funds, up to an approved limit. When you use a portion…

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Credit Card Debt: Unsecured, Revolving and Dangerous

  • Posted on July 2, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Debt is probably the most common topic our coaches get asked for help with. Why? Because people take on debt without knowing how it works and then find themselves with…

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Summer Savings You’ll Flip Over

  • Posted on June 18, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

For many people summer means vacation. The warm weather and time off tends to come with spending more than they planned, especially on trips and vacation expenses. Whether you plan…

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Do You Need Life Insurance? Consider These 5 Questions.

  • Posted on May 16, 2019September 15, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Life insurance is a financial tool that provides a death benefit to your named beneficiary in exchange for premium payments to the insurance company. While it’s not always easy to…

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Credit Card Minimums Are What You Have to Pay, Not What You Should Pay
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Credit Card Minimums Are What You Have to Pay, Not What You Should Pay

  • Posted on March 21, 2019April 15, 2023
  • by BrightDime

National Credit Card Reduction Day is March 21st, a “holiday” you probably won’t see any cards for at Hallmark. Nonetheless, we think the goal of urging people to pay down…

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Identity Theft: What Is It and How Can You Protect Yourself?
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Identity Theft: What Is It and How Can You Protect Yourself?

  • Posted on February 15, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Identity theft is a broad term that refers to the use of someone’s personal information, without permission, to commit fraud or a crime. That fraud often involves impersonating you to…

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