Personal Finance Blog

How to Write a Credit Dispute Letter (With Templates) Header - 01How to Write a Credit Dispute Letter (With Templates)
May 8, 2023
Need help disputing errors on your credit report? Use our easy-to-follow templates and instructions with everything you need to write a credit dispute letter. Read more.
Does Paying the Minimum Hurt Your Credit Score Header - 01Does Paying the Minimum Hurt Your Credit Score?
May 2, 2023
Making your minimum credit card payment on time contributes to a positive payment history. However, your credit score could still be negatively impacted. Read more.
Hassan blogFrom College to Covid: Meet Hassan Thomas
May 2, 2023
Author and founder of FYI FLI (For Your Information: Financial Literacy & Investing), Hassan Thomas shares how he went from college to Covid to helping young people build healthier relationships with money. Read more.
Does Paying Off a Loan Early Hurt Your Credit Header - 01Does Paying Off a Loan Early Hurt Your Credit?
April 25, 2023
FICO® weighs open accounts more than closed ones, so paying off loans may hurt your credit. However, it will depend on your unique financial situation. Read more.
How Much Is a Phone Bill for One Person Header - 01How Much Is a Phone Bill for One Person?
April 24, 2023
In this post, we go over how much your phone bill should cost, what impacts the price you pay and how you can lower the cost of your cellular plan. Read more.
How to Reduce Your Sewer Bill 6 Simple & Effective Tips Header - 01How to Reduce Your Sewer Bill: 6 Simple & Effective Tips
April 17, 2023
Tips for lowering your sewer bill include: Checking for leaks, not leaving your faucet running, and using energy-efficient fixtures and appliances. Read more.
5 Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Faster Header - 015 Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Faster
April 17, 2023
Learn five effective ways to pay off your car loan faster, the pros and cons of paying it off quickly, and how paying off your auto loan may affect your credit score. Read more.
What Does Your Credit Score Start at Header - 01What Does Your Credit Score Start At?
April 10, 2023
You don’t receive a credit score until you establish credit history. Then, your score will be unique to you. Learn more about starting credit scores here. Read more.