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Personal Finance , Renting Tips - 4 mins read

Rising Costs Are Hitting Renters: Here’s How to Stay Ahead

If you’ve noticed your rent or utility bills creeping up, you’re not imagining it. From groceries to gas, prices have surged in recent years—and renters are feeling the pressure. As the cost of maintaining and developing housing climbs, those expenses often trickle down to tenants in the form of rent…

Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager

Credit Score , Personal Finance - 4 mins read

Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming to Your Credit Report

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, offered by companies like Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay, have become a popular way to spread out payments on purchases. These short-term loans allow customers to split payments over several weeks, often with no interest. While BNPL has made shopping more flexible, it’s now becoming…

Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 8 mins read

How to Make Your Work From Home Apartment Truly Productive

Working from home has become the norm for many people. There’s no commute, no travel costs. But it can also come with distractions and awkward workspaces. How can you make your space productive when not in the office environment? In this article, we will be looking at how to make…

Maxine Parks , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 8 mins read

An Introduction to Homeowners Insurance

Purchasing a new home is an exciting undertaking. However, most homeowners experience mixed emotions due to the overwhelming details that come with it. One such detail is acquiring homeowners insurance. Before getting homeowners insurance, it is important to know how it works, what kind of coverage is available, and how…

Kevin Humbold , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 7 mins read

How to Get a Loan With Low or No Credit

Financial institutions are less likely to lend money to individuals with low or no credit scores. This makes it difficult for many to obtain loans, which can be a major obstacle when trying to finance large purchases or cover unexpected expenses. However, there are a few strategies that can increase…

Maxine Parks , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 8 mins read

How to Avoid Interest Payments On Your Credit Card?

Credit card debt can be a major financial burden, especially with high interest rates. However, there are ways to pay off your credit card debt without accruing interest. In this blog post, we’ll explore some ways to avoid paying interest on credit cards. Scroll down or use the links below…

Maxine Parks , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 6 mins read

Is It Worth It To Hire a CPA To Do Your Taxes?

Tax season can be a stressful time, especially for those who have never done their taxes before. Even for those with experience, there are so many rules and regulations to navigate, that it’s easy to make costly mistakes. It's generally a good idea to hire professionals like a Certified Public…

Maxine Parks , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 9 mins read

The Best Strategies for Improving Your Credit Score With a Limited Budget

There are a lot of different factors that go into your credit score - and it can be tough to keep track of everything. In this blog post, we'll share some of the best strategies for improving your credit score, even if you have a limited budget. So read on…

Kevin Humbold , Student Account Manager

Personal Finance - 11 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About Increasing Your Credit Card Limit

Understanding how credit works can be confusing for those who are just starting their credit building journey. If you ask “what’s the best way to build your credit” it's likely you’ll hear about applying for a credit card with the hopes that over time, you might be able to raise…

Maxine Parks , Student Account Manager

Debt Management , Personal Finance - 8 mins read

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche

As consumers, we’re likely to incur various debts across different accounts. Whether you’re newly out of college or securing a car loan, you’ll need to come up with a plan to pay down the slew of balances accumulated over time, such as student loans, car loans, credit card balances, etc.…