Finance Trends

When Did Credit Scores Become Such a Big Deal?

When Did Credit Scores Become Such a Big Deal?

If you’ve turned on your TV at all in the past decade you’ve doubtless seen tons of ads for Credit Karma. Or, if not them, one of their countless competitors. These sites are ubiquitous and offer a free look at your credit score. As you probably know, your credit score …

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America’s Approach to Retirement is Outdated

America’s Approach to Retirement is Outdated

Believe it or not, leaving retirement in the hands of individuals and the private sector is proving disastrous. Most middle-class Americans aren’t saving anywhere near enough for retirement. In fact, across the board, America’s approach to retirement is outdated. And it didn’t just get that way: it has been since …

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How to Build Good Credit as a Student

How to Build Good Credit as a Student

Many young people don’t realize how important their credit is until after they’re out of school. But, upon graduating, they attempt to get a loan for a house or car and find that they can’t, due to their nonexistent credit history. As such, today we’re looking at some ways to …

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