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How to Get an Apartment With Bad Credit

Kat Tretina August 14, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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Most landlords have strict credit and income requirements. If you fall short of their guidelines, they won’t approve you for a lease. However, there are ways to secure a home. Check out these 6 strategies to get around credit requirements.
Why College Students Should Have a Credit Card

Kat Tretina August 10, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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When you’re in school, going without a credit card can be risky. If you’re thinking about getting a student credit card, here’s what you need to know about the benefits.
Understanding Alternative Credit Scoring

Ashley Dull August 8, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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In an effort to reach the millions of consumers without a credit score, alternative credit scoring models are being developed that incorporate non-traditional data into their algorithms. While many of these models are operated by smaller companies, major scoring agencies, FICO and VantageScore, are also working on ways to expand access to alternative scoring models.
6 Fees That Can Wreck Your Budget

Kat Tretina August 2, 2018 • 4 Minute Read
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“Little” fees, such as overdraft fees or credit card annual fees, might seem insignificant. But over time, they can cause you to lose hundreds of dollars. Check out six of the worst fees and what you can do to avoid them.
5 Productivity Tips for Remote Workers

Kat Tretina July 27, 2018 • 4 Minute Read
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Working remotely sounds like a dream come true: no commute and work from the couch. You don’t even have to wear pants! However, if you’re not careful, being a remote worker can quickly lead to lounging and watching Netflix instead of doing great work.
Money Lessons You Can Learn with a Personal Loan

Holly Johnson July 25, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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While personal loans have gotten a bad rap, there are benefits that come with taking one out. If you have good credit, personal loans can also come with competitive interest rates that are much lower than you would get with a credit card.
5 Back to School Savings Tips to Save

Brittni Shoup-Owens July 23, 2018 • 2 Minute Read
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Although it seems like summer just started, back to school commercials are playing, school supply lists are being sent in the mail, and school items are making their way back to store shelves. Despite the denial of summer ending, it’s time to start thinking about backpacks, pencils, folders, and back-to-school shopping.
5 Ways to Skip Long Security Lines at the Airport

Kat Tretina July 20, 2018 • 3 Minute Read
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Although airlines recommend you get to the airport two to three hours ahead of your flight’s departure time, that’s not always realistic. And, no one wants to spend hours killing time in an airport. Instead, find out how you can avoid the lengthy security lines altogether.
Why Flexible Travel Credit is Totally Underrated

Holly Johnson July 19, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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If you’re in the market for a travel credit card but feeling completely overwhelmed by all the different rewards programs available, you’re not alone. While earning travel rewards is fun for some, many people find that the sheer number of rewards programs, make the process of finding a card stressful.