What You Need to Know About Your Credit Cards Before Traveling Abroad
What You Need to Know About Your Credit Cards Before Traveling Abroad Credit Cards by David B. Coulter Share Share Email There are few things more frustrating than discovering that you don’t have access to your funds while traveling abroad. Finding yourself without money in a foreign land, where few people speak English, can be annoying, […]
How to Spot and Fix Errors on Your Credit Report
How to Spot and Fix Errors on Your Credit Report Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email We might believe that the major credit bureaus keep the tightest and most up-to-date records of our credit profiles. However, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation, more than one-third, or 34 percent, of Americans found […]
The 6 Best Financial Moves You Can Make in Your 30s
The 6 Best Financial Moves You Can Make in Your 30s Credit Report by David B. Coulter Share Share Email Financial planning can look a lot different in your 30s than in your 20s. If you’re approaching your 30s, chances are that by now you’ve already learned a thing or two about financial management. Though […]
4 Sneaky Ways Hackers Steal Your Personal Information and How to Protect Yourself
4 Sneaky Ways Hackers Steal Your Personal Information and How to Protect Yourself Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email You have to give hackers credit: They never stop coming up with new and nefarious ways to steal your identity or commit credit card theft. That’s why it is crucial to stay one […]
How to Manage Your Credit During Financial Hardship
How to Manage Your Credit During Financial Hardship Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email It can be a chore to stay on top of all things credit-related during normal times. But it’s particularly critical that you know how to manage your credit during financial hardship. If you lose your job or a […]
Should You Add Your Child to Your Credit Card Account?
Should You Add Your Child to Your Credit Card Account? Credit Cards by David B. Coulter Share Share Email Good parents are continually seeking ways to improve the opportunities and security of their children. As a child enters early adulthood – beginning to drive and travel on their own – having access to a credit […]
How Often Is Your Credit Score Updated?
How Often Is Your Credit Score Updated? Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email For those working on improving their credit, seeing changes is important. But, how often is a credit score updated and when should you expect to actually see that number budge? As a general rule, expect to see changes within […]
How Much Of Your Credit Card Limit Should You Use?
How Much Of Your Credit Card Limit Should You Use? Credit Cards by David B. Coulter Share Share Email It can be exciting when, signing up for a new credit card, you discover that the bank is offering you a higher borrowing limit than you first anticipated. Recognizing that, with your three credit cards, you […]
6 Ways to Control Your Future Credit Score
6 Ways to Control Your Future Credit Score Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email The information recorded in your credit report can make or break your next loan or credit card application. Taking a little time to examine and dispute your credit report errors can not only strengthen your acceptance odds, but […]
5 Ways to Protect Your Credit & Identity During COVID-19
5 Ways to Protect Your Credit & Identity During COVID-19 Credit Cards by Maria Shahid Share Share Email The economic crises we are facing is unprecedented. It’s challenging to ascertain what the future holds with over 20 million job losses in the United States. People are anxious, stressed out, and worried about their future. Although […]