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What should you know about the business practices of credit card companies? How do credit card companies change credit card limits? What reasons do credit card companies give for changing credit card limits? How can you protect yourself when using a credit card? Learn more here about credit cards and your personal finance.

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    VIDEO: How Can You Help Better Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft?

VIDEO: How Can You Help Better Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft?

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-08-04T08:53:16-05:00 August 3rd, 2020|

  In a 5-part series, Credit 101, Ilyce Glink, an award-winning personal finance columnist and CEO of the financial wellness platform Best Money Moves, details important information you need to know about your credit reports and scores. Create a myEquifax account (at www.myEquifax.com) to receive six free Equifax credit reports every 12 months. Watch [...]

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    Credit 101: Are All Credit Scores the Same?

Credit 101: Are All Credit Scores the Same?

By Guest| 2020-03-16T11:14:14-05:00 March 16th, 2020|

One of the most common credit misconceptions is that every individual has a single, unique credit score. However, if you’ve been following past articles in our Credit 101 series, you already know that isn’t the case. What’s the purpose of multiple, different credit scores? And why do credit scores often vary from one source to [...]

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    VIDEO: How Are Credit Scores Calculated?

VIDEO: How Are Credit Scores Calculated?

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-03-09T10:29:29-05:00 March 9th, 2020|

  In a 5-part series, Credit 101, Ilyce Glink, an award-winning personal finance columnist and CEO of the financial wellness platform Best Money Moves, details important information you need to know about your credit reports and scores. Create a myEquifax account (at www.myEquifax.com) to receive six free Equifax credit reports every 12 months. Watch [...]

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    Credit 101: Ilyce Glink on WGN Radio 2/24/20

Credit 101: Ilyce Glink on WGN Radio 2/24/20

By Guest| 2020-02-25T11:22:45-06:00 February 25th, 2020|

As we move into 2020, credit continues to be a buzzword for consumers, but many people are unsure what part credit plays in their personal finances. In a new 5-part series, Credit 101, Ilyce Glink, an award-winning personal finance columnist and CEO of the financial wellness platform Best Money Moves, details important information you need [...]

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    Credit 101: How Are Credit Scores Calculated?

Credit 101: How Are Credit Scores Calculated?

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-04-03T17:10:47-05:00 February 24th, 2020|

  As we move into 2020, credit continues to be a buzzword for consumers, but many people are unsure what part credit plays in their personal finances. In a new 5-part series, Credit 101, Ilyce Glink, an award-winning personal finance columnist and CEO of the financial wellness platform Best Money Moves, details important [...]

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    Ilyce Glink Discusses New Credit 101 Series

Ilyce Glink Discusses New Credit 101 Series

By Ryan Wangman| 2020-02-17T13:01:05-06:00 January 28th, 2020|

As we move into 2020, credit continues to be a buzzword for consumers, but many people are unsure what part credit plays in their personal finances. In a new 5-part series, Credit 101, Ilyce Glink, an award-winning personal finance columnist and CEO of the financial wellness platform Best Money Moves, details important information you need [...]

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    Credit 101: What’s in Your Credit Reports?

Credit 101: What’s in Your Credit Reports?

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-03-10T15:28:48-05:00 January 21st, 2020|

As we move into 2020, credit continues to be a buzzword for consumers, but many people are unsure what part credit plays in their personal finances. In a new 5-part series, Credit 101, Ilyce Glink, an award-winning personal finance columnist and CEO of the financial wellness platform Best Money Moves, details important information you need [...]

  • Need a Credit Card Fast? Choosing wisely reduces financial stress later
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    Need a Credit Card Fast? Choosing Wisely Reduces Financial Stress Later

Need a Credit Card Fast? Choosing Wisely Reduces Financial Stress Later

By Ilyce Glink| 2018-06-18T15:05:15-05:00 March 6th, 2017|

Need a credit card fast? If you choose that credit card wisely, it can reduce financial stress caused later by soaring APRs and a multitude of late fees. And remember: While credit cards and credit card debt can be a huge source of financial stress, particularly if you build up a significant balance, they can [...]

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    How to Build a Black Friday, Holiday Shopping Budget Plan

How to Build a Black Friday, Holiday Shopping Budget Plan

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-09-25T13:50:57-05:00 November 18th, 2016|

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and it’s the time of year when your budget (and your pantry) is most strained. But you can limit the damage by building a Black Friday/holiday shopping budget plan. You’ll need to keep your gift list tight and decide in advance how much you’ll spend on each person. [...]

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    How Pulling Your Credit Report Impacts Your Credit Score, and Other Credit Score Facts

How Pulling Your Credit Report Impacts Your Credit Score, and Other Credit Score Facts

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-03-24T14:17:34-05:00 October 29th, 2014|

Accessing or “pulling” your credit report allows you to review your credit behavior. You can see what lenders are reporting about you while you monitor your payment history. Checking your credit report should be a regular part of your routine financial behavior, similarly to reviewing your bank statements or creating a budget. Some consumers are [...]

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