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Top Credit Lessons For College Students

Top Credit Lessons For College Students

An important topic that is often overlooked in college is credit; in particular how to build it, why one should build it and how to manage it responsibly. Most college students do not possess adequate money management skills and are often overburdened with large student loans and credit card debts. Learning to avoid these credit pitfalls and establishing a healthy credit history is an important skill that ought to be learned in college.

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Payday loans – A bad deal for tough times

Payday loans – A bad deal for tough times

We’ve all been through tough financial patches. Unfortunately, many Americans reach out to payday lenders to get them through to the next paycheck when they experience a financial emergency. It’s not a good idea and can actually damage your finances and even your credit so badly it may take you a long time to recover.

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Sharing Your Credit Score With Your Partner – Tips And Strategies For A New Relationship

Sharing Your Credit Score With Your Partner – Tips And Strategies For A New Relationship If you’re in  a new relationship, everything is exciting and new. You’re happily learning things about your new partner – their likes and dislikes. And, you’re sharing things that you want them to know about.

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March 2016

Since it is March and I am Irish, I am going to start my Credit Corner with my blog about Credit LUCK, http://esme.com/resources/content/work-and-finances/sister-note Now, if you were unlucky and have had issues with being involved with a data break or identity theft, please read my recent post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanne-kelly/id-theft-not-if-but-when_b_9276184.html

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October 2015

I love baseball and even though I am sad that my team, The New York Yankees are not in this years World Series. I am happy to see another New York team, The Mets in the play-offs. Ticket prices are high, http://time.com/money/4076657/cubs-mets-ticket-prices/ but if you are sticking to your budget and your credit in in “check” then enjoy the game. My tip is do not use your credit card if you do not have the funds to pay for it in full.

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