A College Student's Guide: Building Credit

There are so many new things to learn about the world of “adulting.” One confusing and important topic is building credit. Credit is often the underlying factor of

Check Your Credit Report - Financial Fitness Plan

WHAT IS A CREDIT REPORT? A credit report is a comprehensive summary of a person’s credit. It is often used as the deciding factor in whether or not you will receive the

How Much Credit Do You Need?

Having lines of credit is an important aspect of your overall credit report, but can you have too much or too little?

Comparing Debit & Credit Cards

At first glance, a credit card and debit card appear almost identical. They’re the same shape & size; they both have a 16 digit card number, and a signature.

Cutting Spending with Friends

You’ve decided to make it a New Year’s resolution to save money or live on a budget, which is awesome. However, your friends may not have the same goals or are in a

Common Credit Mistakes

APPLYING FOR SEVERAL CARDS Every time you apply for a new card, an inquiry into your credit takes place. These reviews can stay on your credit report for up to two

How To: Prevent Credit Card Skimming

Credit card skimming is a common way for people to get ahold of your financial information.

Football & Finances

Football season kicks off tomorrow and people all over the country are preparing to cheer their team on to victory. No matter what happened last season, every team

Credit Score Improvement Tips

We’ve all heard the term 'credit scores', but do you know what they mean? A credit score, also referred to as a FICO score, is a three-digit number that is generated by