Personal Finance Blog

DES-336 3Credit Card Terminology: An A-to-Z Guide
May 8, 2023
If terms like "grace period," "authorized user" and "variable interest rate" sound like another language to you, you’re not alone. These terms can be confusing to anyone. That's why we put together this A-to-Z guide for you. 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
Does paying off loans early hurt your credit? It depends on your credit and financial history. Learn key factors to consider before paying off your loan. 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.
Can You Pay Rent With a Credit Card Header - 01Can You Pay Rent With a Credit Card?
April 3, 2023
Can rent be paid with a credit card? Learn the benefits, drawbacks, and what to consider before using credit for rent payments. Read more.
How to Rebuild Your Credit 8 Effective Strategies Header - 01How to Rebuild Your Credit: 8 Effective Strategies
March 28, 2023
Ways to rebuild credit include: keeping your credit utilization ratio low, using a secured credit card, and becoming an authorized user. Get started right away. Read more.
Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Your Credit Score Header - 01Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Your Credit Score?
March 22, 2023
Opening a new bank account likely won’t affect your credit. Banks use ChexSystems to screen your banking history, which doesn’t impact your credit score. Read more.
medical-billWhat Happens If You Don’t Pay Medical Bills?
March 21, 2023
In this post, we go over what happens if you don’t pay medical bills, how it impacts your finances and what to do if you can’t afford your medical bills. Read more.