Posted in: Financial Education

Who & What Keeps Score? The Difference Between FICO, Vantage, and Beacon Credit Scores

Posted Under: Blog, Credit Reporting, Financial Education

Credit scoring companies and lenders have recently increased consumer access to credit scores creating both interest and confusion. Today you ...

The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trap

Posted Under: Blog, Financial Education

Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires you to repay creditors for five years before receiving a discharge of qualified debts. After taking ...

5 Strategies to Get Your Finances in Order in the New Year

Posted Under: Blog, Budgeting, Financial Education

The new year brings the opportunity to make adjustments that can change the trajectory of your financial wellbeing. To capitalize ...

Myth: Enrolling in Debt Settlement Will Destroy Your Credit Forever

Posted Under: Blog, Credit Score, Financial Education

Reality: While you will experience an initial decline in your credit score, it is temporary. Unless you plan to finance ...

Filing Unemployment: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted Under: Blog, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Financial Education

The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of workers unemployed through no fault of their own. To address this growing need, ...