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If you’ve used Affirm or other buy now pay later (BNPL) services you may be wondering does paying off Affirm boost your credit score? The relationship between Affirm and your credit is complex. Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion do not get Affirm’s payment history directly from them. So simply using Affirm does not automatically improve your … Read more
A credit limit is the maximum amount of credit a lender authorizes a borrower to use on a credit card or line of credit. If the borrower exceeds the credit limit, they may be subject to penalties, fees, or even canceled credit cards and lines of credit. Keep reading to learn how credit limits work, … Read more
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It depends on your financial situation and budget Part of the Series Guide to Emergency-Proofing Your Finances Everybody has an opinion on how much cash you should keep in your bank account. The truth is, it depends on your financial situation. What everyone needs to keep in the bank from month to month is enough … Read more
Understanding what you can—and should—use helps to build better credit scores and keep you from maxing out People who have used credit cards or lines of credit before know that they can only borrow a certain amount of money. But what is it exactly? A credit limit is the maximum amount of money a lender … Read more
Every time you pull up to a gasoline pump to fill up your vehicle, you have to answer one question: Cash or credit? Well, using a credit card to purchase gasoline can offer multiple advantages over paying with cash, yet many people still insist on paying with cash. We’ll get into those advantages, but first, … Read more
One of the most popular ways to help someone get onto the property ladder is a gifted deposit. It’s hard to get on that first step, so a lot of first-time buyers ask their parents for help. The thing is, gifting a deposit isn’t a straightforward process. One would think you simply need to transfer … Read more
A strategic use of debt may help your clients achieve their short- and long-term financial goals. Americans are no strangers to debt. The average debt balance held by U. S. consumers is $101,915. 1 Depending on how and why they’re borrowing, however, debt can be useful. People who deal with money and building wealth often … Read more
People with credit scores between 300 and 850 have good credit. Scores between 670 and 739 are bad. Credit scores of 740 and above are very good while 800 and higher are excellent. Credit scores between 300 and 850 are good, with a score in the mid to high 600s or higher being the best. … Read more