by Liz Dominguez | Apr 5, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
A debit card can be your worst enemy when it comes to identity fraud. Credit and debit card fraud totaled $4.5 billion in 2016, according to a report by iovation, a provider of digital intelligence for fraud prevention. A debit card can be a smart way to shop if you...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 5, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
For $600 or so a year, plus a service fee of around $75 every time you ask for repair, a home warranty can be an inexpensive way to have peace of mind as a new homeowner. Home warranties cover breakdowns in a home, from HVAC systems to appliances. A broken water...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 5, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
When it comes to student loans, dealing with the lender can be more difficult than repaying the loan. That’s one of the top complaints by consumers in a report of the student loan ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). For federal student...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 5, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card. Whether you’re young and new to credit, or are looking to improve your credit score because of past financial problems, a secured credit card can help. Instead of...
by Liz Dominguez | Apr 5, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
If you’re buried by credit card debt, a negotiated debt settlement with your creditor may be worth checking into. Negotiated debt settlement is a general term for discharging debt in a way that appeals to the credit card holder and the card’s issuer. It’s best to...