The Self (formerly Self Lender) credit builder loan product has been growing in popularity. Many customers find it a useful addition to their credit-building tool belt. But not everyone has a good experience. Here’s why. How Much Does Self Boost Your Credit? According to Self, their customers’ credit scores increased by 32 points on average1. …
A closed credit account is no longer active, meaning that no future transactions can be processed. For example, a credit card holder may choose to close their account if they no longer use the card, have fears of identity theft, or have financial hardship. A misconception exists that closing a credit card or paying off …
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This article is part of our series about financial literacy. You can find the links to the other articles at the bottom of the article. A personal income statement is a personal financial statement that outlines your income and expenses over a certain period of time, giving you some insight into your financial position. With …
A personal financial statement is a document that summarizes an individual’s financial position at a specific moment in time. It typically contains a breakdown of all your assets and liabilities, giving you an insight into your financial position and financial health. Assets are things with economic value that you can turn into cash, such as …
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When I was fixing my credit, I successfully got a 30-day late payment removed from one of my accounts. Doing this increased my credit score by 50 points. I did it by writing a goodwill deletion letter. Here’s how you can do it too. What a Goodwill Deletion Letter Can Accomplish A goodwill letter is …
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This article is part of our series about financial literacy. You can find the links to the other articles at the bottom of the article. Simply put, a personal balance sheet is a document that keeps track of everything that you possess (assets) and every debt that you owe (liabilities). With this personal financial statement, …
This article is part of our series about financial literacy. You can find the links to the other articles at the bottom of the article. As discussed in our article, Dave Ramsey vs. Robert Kiyosaki, not all debt is bad. Debt plays a vital role in the economy. And on a personal level, if you …
This article is part of our series about financial literacy. You can find the links to the other articles at the bottom of the article. Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki are perhaps the most influential personal finance authors of the past 20 years. In many ways, they have differing advice. Which of them is correct? …
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Prospective homebuyers should understand the many advantages and disadvantages of making a larger down payment when obtaining a mortgage loan for purchasing a house.
The process of building good credit is the same whether you have bad credit, new credit, or are starting from scratch. We can all start learning how to build credit at 18, or even sooner. The difference with bad credit is that you must get rid of negative items on your credit report in addition …
