CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Building a good credit score can feel daunting, especially for young people doing it for the first time. TV9 spoke with Tory Meiborg, managing partner at Savant Wealth ...

(BPT) – When you look at your 5-to-10-year life plan, is a new car, wedding, or buying your first home on your vision board? There is one key behind the scenes that you need to unlock access to funds ...

Throughout life, there are many important numbers to know: your birthdate, your social security number and your anniversary, but none may be able to impact your future quite as much as your credit ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) — For many college students, opening a credit card can feel like a step toward financial independence — a passport to adulthood filled with rewards points, airline miles and cash ...

Boosting your credit score is a key step toward enhancing your financial well-being. If your score is lower than you’d like, there are actions you can take to achieve — or improve — a higher credit ...

If you want to boost your chances of getting a credit card, knowing where your credit score falls on the spectrum can help. If you have limited credit history or no credit, you may have to start your ...

Credit cards can lead to debt traps when mismanaged, but disciplined use, full repayments, and tracking expenses help users ...

Debt is a double-edged sword. When wielded wisely, it can open doors to opportunities such as homeownership, education and financial flexibility. Mismanaged, it can weigh you down and derail your ...

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