We’ve been following a fascinating study from LendingTree that shows how boosting your credit score can significantly impact your financial life. The research found that improving your credit score from fair (580 to 669) to very good (740 to 799) Read more…
So, you’ve been eyeing that sweet ride, and now you’re ready to make it yours. But before you hit the dealership, there’s one thing you need to know: your credit score is about to become your new best friend (or Read more…
Your credit score might just be a number, but it holds a lot of power over your financial future. Whether you’re buying a home, getting a new car, or simply securing better interest rates on loans, your credit score can Read more…
As a fellow Hispanic on this journey, I know how deeply our culture values hard work, resilience, and family. But many of us, myself included, didn’t grow up talking about credit scores, savings, or investing. Hispanic Heritage Month is the Read more…
Before I started routinely checking my credit, I believed the myth that checking it would hurt my credit score. This is because I didn’t know the difference between a soft and hard credit check. (We discuss what actually affects your score Read more…
When I first started learning about personal finance, one of the most confusing and intimidating topics was credit. What exactly is it, and why does it seem to affect so many areas of our lives? I knew having a high Read more…
In this post, we’ll break down what influences your credit score using a fun and simple analogy — making a refreshing guava and strawberry agua fresca. Just like every ingredient adds to the flavor, different factors impact your credit score. Read more…
Historically, we tend to talk about “compound interest” as a positive concept when saving money. This post focuses on the other side – the negative power of compound interest. We will speak to the crippling impact of compound interest when Read more…
What does annual percentage rate (APR) mean? It represents the yearly rate charged for a loan, like a credit card. When you apply for a credit card, you’ll see a section called the Schumer Box, which outlines key terms and Read more…
So, you’ve heard the buzz—the Federal Reserve might be lowering interest rates again. But what does that actually mean for you? Don’t worry, we’re here to break it down in a way that won’t make your eyes glaze over. Whether Read more…