How Credit Cards Affect Your Credit Score
Maintaining a good credit score is key to keeping your personal finances in good health. With a strong credit score,…
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Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week (And Finances!)
This week, September 17-21 is National Postdoc Appreciation week. We’re excited to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make…
What Items Stay On Your Credit Report
Building up your credit score is an important part of financial independence and stability. A good credit score is key…
Finessing Your FICO: Tips For A Better FICO Score
There isn’t a sure-fire way to “instantly boost your credit report score (FICO score),” like a lot of flashy advertisements…
Practicing Healthy Habits Can Help Spark Your Financial Independence
Making the transformation from being a carefree young person to a financially healthy adult can seem overwhelming and scary. Most…
How to Set Up an Account Buffer
Becoming fiscally independent and responsible is a challenging and rewarding project. Steps on this journey include successfully setting up direct…
Guide to Secured Credit Cards
Having a great credit score is rewarding in many ways, from being able to get a good mortgage to receiving…
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Explained
When looking at financial products and services, there are many essential terms to understand. One of the most important acronyms…
Ways to Manage Finances as a Couple
There’s a moment in every romantic relationship in which financial responsibility becomes a pressing topic. Whether you and your partner…